THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2022 |
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In today's newsletter, a look at how median income in Michigan is impacted by several factors, snow is still looking like it's on the way tomorrow and we highlight three Michiganders who are doing awesome things. |
Home is where the kitchen urinals are? OK, I immediately apologize for this. |
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Chris Roxburgh provided this photo of the Westmoreland, which sits off the coast of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Find out more about Roxburgh further down in today's newsletter. |
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A Catholic church is suing the state of Michigan over sex and gender civil rights protections. |
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Here's how income differs by education, sex and where you live in Michigan. |
Looking at pay for Michigan workers:The median Michigan worker age 25 and older makes $43,495 per year. But depending on where you live, your education level and other factors, the median income for your demographic group could be quite different.
Highest and lowest pay by county: Yes, where you live really does make a difference for pay. For example, the median income for a worker in Oakland County — which has the highest median income — is $58,829. If you look at the lowest median income for a county, you'll find Van Buren County at $37,472.
In case you missed it: Yesterday, we had a piece on Michigan's minimum wage, which is set to go up to $10.10 in the new year. But a court decision could push it up to $12. Read more here. |
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The best weather model is holding tight on snow for southern Michigan Friday night. |
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Should they move in the fences at Comerica Park? Here's what the Tigers' new boss says. |
A sensitive subject: Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris has tread carefully when talking about an issue that arouses strong opinions on both sides: Should the Tigers move in the fences at Comerica Park for the second time since the stadium opened in 2000?
Where does it stand right now? Most hitters and many fans would label it a pitchers’ park without hesitation. But Comerica Park is far closer to neutral than most give it credit for. The Park Factor for 2020-2022 says Comerica is a pitchers’ park, but only slightly. In other sports news: We have to keep up with what that Michigan football team is up to as we approach the College Football Playoff. The guys discuss movement in the roster on the latest episode of Wolverine Confidential. |
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Here are the stories of three Michiganders doing very cool things. |
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Thursday is fully underway. |
That's almost Friday!
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I hope you are enjoying life in your corner of Michigan (or beyond).
— Jessica Shepherd |
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