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Monday, May 13, 2013  Michigan teachers' performance would play a bigger role in the amount they get in their paychecks under a proposal being debated in the Lansing.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  A Lansing-based insurance company is planning a $100 million expansion that could lead to the addition of more than 1,000 jobs.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Federal Aviation Administration's decision to cut back hours for air traffic control employees is starting to have an impact on travel.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The Hiring Our Heroes event took place at Northwestern Michigan College's Hagerty Conference Center on Tuesday afternoon.   Hiring Our Heroes, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, was launched in March 2011 as a nationwide initiative to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  McLaren Northern Michigan officials said the job cuts are due to the current state of the economy, coupled with mandated health care reform.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The state says Michigan's unemployment rate fell 0.3 percentage points to 8.5 percent in the latest month, as number of people working rose while the number of jobless people shrank.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  US is halfway toward Obama's 5-year goal of doubling exports but likely to fall a bit short

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  UPDATED: AAR Mobility Systems in Cadillac is planning a permanent mass layoff of 130 employees at the end of next month.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is holding a Career Fair on Monday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  AP-NORC Center survey shows high pessimism among low-wage workers despite job gains

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Moore is asking local business owners to post the Affirmative Action Policy for Iraq/Afghanistan Veteran on their premises to let customers know they are a veteran-friendly business.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Gov. Snyder recently signed a package of bills that will help veterans meet licensing requirements for work.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The Grand Rapids based company has announced a 2013 investment that will create 1,500 jobs across the Midwest.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  After a series of "democratic defeats" in Lansing, the Michigan Democratic Party is looking for new leadership.

Monday, January 14, 2013  At least two jobs are being created by Michigan's contentious right-to-work law.