Seven Year Recession
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The country is officially in a recession, but Michigan has been suffering since 2001. (Full Story) |
GM, Other Automakers Report More Spiraling Sales
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GM down 41% in November. (Full Story) |
GM Lays Out Plans to Slash Workers and Brands
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Saturn brand's future seems uncertain. (Full Story) |
Little Change in Michigan Unemployment
Last Updated: 12:04 PM 12/02/08 -
Modest increases in mid-Michigan (Full Story) |
Pay Cuts & Green Technology Part of Ford Bailout Plea
Last Updated: 11:23 AM 12/02/08 -
Ford boss says he'll work for a buck. (Full Story) |
Wagoner Will Drive to Capitol Hill
Last Updated: 4:43 PM 12/02/08 -
All three Detroit car bosses will drive hyrid's to Washington for next bailout plea. (Full Story) |
Lawmaker Says Big 3 Chiefs Should Forfeit Jobs
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Congressman says executive jobs should be condition of bailout. (Full Story) |
No Corporate Jets This Time
Last Updated: 4:23 PM 12/01/08 -
The leaders of Detroit's Big 3 will leave their corporate jets at home when they make their next bailout plea in Washington. (Full Story) |
It's Official: U.S. In Recession
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And has been for a year. (Full Story) |
Ford May Put Volvo On Sales Block
Last Updated: 10:08 AM 12/01/08 -
Cash strapped Ford may sell Swedish subsidiary to raise cash. (Full Story) |
Ceberus VS Daimler
Last Updated: 5:17 PM 11/26/08 -
Chrysler owner says buyout talks are stalled. (Full Story) |
State Up $291 Million, Still Making Cuts
Last Updated: 8:19 PM 11/24/08 -
House Fiscal Agency tells News 10 tax revenues are putting them in the black... but not for long (Full Story) |
Monday Stocks Rally
Last Updated: 4:52 PM 11/24/08 -
Investors like Citigroup rescue and Obama economic team. (Full Story) |
Obama Admonishes Automakers
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President-elect says it was right to demand plan before giving bailout. (Full Story) |
GM To End Partnership With Tiger Woods
Last Updated: 4:28 PM 11/24/08 -
Automaker wants to save money and Woods wants more time to spend with growing family. (Full Story) |
Stocks Rally
Last Updated: 12:12 PM 11/22/08 -
Market moves above 8,000 again. (Full Story) |
GM Announces Plant Shutdowns
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Automaker extending holiday shutdowns across the country. (Full Story) |
Economists: U.S. Is In A Recession, Job Loss To Follow
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The report came out from the University of Michigan and paints a bleak picture of the national economy (Full Story) |
Dems Delay Bailout Vote Until December
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Demand a profit plan from automakers. (Full Story) |
UAW Chief Says Inaction on Bailout Is "Not An Option"
Last Updated: 8:44 PM 11/20/08 -
Gettelfinger warns of devastating results. (Full Story) |
How Low Will It Go
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Oil prices continue to drop. (Full Story) |
Michigan Unemployment Rate Surges
Last Updated: 8:21 PM 11/19/08 -
The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic growth reports an unemployment rate of 9.3 percent in October. (Full Story) |
Senate Leader Says No Bailout Vote This Week
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Efforts to help auto industry have stalled. (Full Story) |
Michigan Unemployment Surges
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October unemployment hits 9.3 percent, highest since 1992. (Full Story) |
Top Senate Democrat Lowers Expectations on Auto Bailout
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Puts ball in President Bush's court. (Full Story) |
Chrysler May Be Close Bill Paying Problems
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Cash flow crisis near. (Full Story) |
The Cost of A Collapse
Last Updated: 4:51 PM 11/18/08 -
A collapse of the auto industry means thousands would be out of work and out of health insurance. (Full Story) |
Here's A Shocker: Tough Times Will Cut Into Holiday Travel
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First drop in years is predicted. (Full Story) |
Ford Offering Incentives
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Automaker offering zero financing or money back hoping to lure customers. (Full Story) |
Nissan Named Car of Year
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Motor Trend gives honors to Japanese car. (Full Story) |
GM to Juggle Dealer Payments
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Announcement seems to indicate the automaker is having cash-flow problems. (Full Story) |
Gas Prices Continue Falling
Last Updated: 4:54 PM 11/17/08 -
For the first time in nearly two years, gas prices statewide fall below $2. (Full Story) |
Honda Dedicates U.S. Plant
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Indiana plant is producing Civics. (Full Story) |
U.S. Senate Leader Pushes for Auto Bailout Vote
Last Updated: 1:45 PM 11/14/08 -
Majority leader asks Senate Republican leaders to allow vote. (Full Story) |
Steel Layoffs Reach Michigan
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U.S. Steel announces layoffs at Michigan plant. (Full Story) |
U.S. Stake Possible in Potential Bailout
Last Updated: 4:50 PM 11/12/08 -
Emergency aid may mean government ownership in Big Three. (Full Story) |
Mayor Issues "Lansing First" Order
Last Updated: 2:46 PM 11/12/08 -
An executive order favoring Lansing residents and Lansing-based companies in all hiring, purchasing and contracting. (Full Story) |
Long Hard Fall For GM Stock
Last Updated: 9:52 PM 11/11/08 -
Looking up from Tuesday's close, GM's heyday on Wall Street seems a lifetime away. (Full Story) |
Lansing Fights Foreclosure
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The City of Lansing unveils its Neighborhood Stabilization Plan to combat the foreclosure crisis. (Full Story) |
Allegiant Air Ending Flights From Lansing
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Discount carrier moving Florida flights to Grand Rapids. (Full Story) |
Stocks Regain Some Ground
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Dow goes up nearly 250 points on final trading day of the week. (Full Story) |
Granholm Calls GM Earnings News "Sober"
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Read the release the governor released today regarding General Motors. (Full Story) |
GM Opens Russian Plant
Last Updated: 10:01 AM 11/07/08 -
GM's first plant in Russia will be capable of making 70,000 cars a year. (Full Story) |
Another Tough Day on Wall Street
Last Updated: 8:47 PM 11/06/08 -
Dow plunges 443 points on Thursday. (Full Story) |
GM To Announce More Job Cuts
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Plants targeted for closing won't be announced yet. (Full Story) |
Election Over, Dow Plunges
Last Updated: 4:14 PM 11/05/08 -
Stocks fall nearly 500 points on the day after the election. (Full Story) |
West Michigan Sunday Beer Ban Voted Down
Last Updated: 2:39 PM 11/05/08 -
Ottawa County merchants will be allowed to sale beer and wine on Sunday. (Full Story) |
Wall Street Likes Election Day
Last Updated: 6:06 PM 11/04/08 -
Stocks surge. (Full Story) |
Circuit City to Close Stores
Last Updated: 11:44 AM 11/03/08 -
Store in Jackson is on closing list. (Full Story) |
Obama Pledges Immediate Attention to Automakers
Last Updated: 8:34 PM 10/30/08 -
Making U.S. automakers competative would be at top of presidential agenda. (Full Story) |
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