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Today at 5:05 AM  The latest unemployment numbers in Michigan show a rate of 8.4 percent, which remained steady from the previous month.

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.

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

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

Monday, December 31, 2012  Gov. Snyder signed legislation on Friday to help Michigan homeowners avoid foreclosure. The Legislation was sponsored by Sen. Darwin Booher, R-Evart.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  While Michigan's unemployment rate rose last month, three regions in Northern Michigan all saw unemployment rates fall.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  In Wednesday's Fact Finder, 7&4 News breaks down Proposal 3. The proposal would amend the state constitution to establish a standard for renewable energy.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Local employers are looking to fill hundreds of seasonal jobs before the busy winter and they are starting to look now.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  The last time the Michigan unemployment rate was lower was September 2008, when it stood at 8.9 percent.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  With winter fast-approaching, local businesses are in the full swing of things trying to get people hired for their seasonal jobs.

Thursday, September 22, 2011  An alarming new study shows just how many manufacturing jobs in Michigan have been exported.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  US Postal Service employees have been left wondering what's next and if they'll have a job as the Postmaster General gets ready to lay out his plan for postal reform.

Monday, April 11, 2011  Seasonal jobs are a way to get back into the workforce, and according to Mackinaw City business owner, there are plenty of jobs available.

Thursday, March 31, 2011  More people have jobs according to latest numbers.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  In Otsego County, hundreds came out today for a chance to find a job. The annual Michigan Works sponsored job fair took place at the Gaylord Eagles Club.