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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.

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

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Michigan is reporting a second straight big drop in unemployment, with the rate down 2.1 percentage points in two months.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  Michigan's unemployment rate is on the rise, jumping 0.4 percentage points to 9 percent in the latest figures from the state.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  Statistics released Wednesday show the state had a seasonally adjusted jobless rate of 8.5 percent in March. That's down from 8.8 percent in February and represents the lowest jobless rate for the state since August 2008.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  It's a sign that the economy is still in tough shape.  Hundreds of people lined up in Otsego County today in hopes of finding a job.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Unemplyment rate is at its lowest level in three years

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Are you feeling more confident about the state's economy?  Or do you think there is something else behind the lower unemployment numbers?  Tell us what you think!

Friday, August 05, 2011  The Labor Department reported earlier Friday that the jobless rate inched down a bit, to 9.1 percent in July.  The report shows employers have added 117,000 jobs to the economy in July, reducing the number of unemployed a tenth of a percent.

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

Thursday, March 24, 2011  Michigan lawmakers are nearing a decision that would allow 35,000 currently jobless state residents to continue receiving extended federal unemployment benefits.

Friday, December 03, 2010  Do you think unemployment benefits should have a time limit?  Tell us "Your Point of View" by taking part in the poll and leaving your comments on the issue!

Wednesday, October 20, 2010  Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged down to 13 percent in September, the lowest rate since March 2009.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010  Michigan's unemployment rate has remained steady at 13.1 percent in the latest monthly figures.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010  The Eagles Club on Wisconsin Street will be the host of a job fair beginning at 1pm Wednesday.  The Job Fair is put on by Michigan Works