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October 1, 2020
5 signs Michigan's economy had a strong August -- and 8 numbers that cause concern It has been a rough year for the economy. Really, that's an understatement. Michigan, along with the rest of the country, was thrust into a coronavirus-induced recession back in March. Now that many businesses have reopened and residents are assessing the potential rebound, people are watching each little economic sign very carefully. “Everyone wants to know when might life get back to normal," said Mike McWilliams, economic forecasting specialist from the University of Michigan. So what are people seeing? Is the economy on its way to a full recovery? Well, It depends which statistics you’re looking at, whether you’re comparing them to last month or last year, and which red herrings might be skewing the data.READ MORE Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs $62.8 billion state budget Unlike last year, there wasn't a tidal wave of drama surrounding Michigan's budget for the next fiscal year. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the $62 billion budget, which goes into effect today, securing funding for schools, state agencies and more. “We developed a budget amidst a global pandemic, amidst all of these challenges, and it is a budget that will move Michigan forward,” Whitmer said in a Wednesday afternoon press call. “And it was robustly supported in a bipartisan way, which in this current political climate is quite a feat.” MORE ►$15 million for Pure Michigan included in budget plan Here are the Michigan races for U.S. Congress in the 2020 election If you haven't already taken advantage of early in-person or mail-in voting (yes, those are options for everyone), it's possible you are still trying to make decisions about who and what you will vote for in the general election. Along with the presidential race, one thing you are guaranteed to see on your ballot this election, no matter where you live, is a congressional race. There are 14 congressional districts in our state and we have a look at the races in each one. So, before you head to the ballot box, do your homework and make a candidate decision. MORE ►8 mistakes for Michigan residents to avoid when voting by absentee ballot MHSAA to raise spectator limits for all sports, allow up to 1,000 for football Following an announcement by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that the number of people allowed at indoor gatherings is being increased this month, the Michigan High School Athletic Association announced an increase in spectator numbers. Depending on the size of venue, the number of those allowed in to watch high school sporting events will climb to as many as 1,000. That top number will apply to football games with significant space for social distancing. We have a look at how exactly the numbers will work for different fall sports. MORE Michigan's U.P. at peak color -- here are the beauty spots October is here and so are the fall colors. If you are lucky enough to live in the gorgeous Upper Peninsula, you might already have the best of the best, when it comes to the seasonal colors. The U.P. always leads us into the autumn foliage period, with beaming reds, oranges and yellows screaming from the trees before they shed their leaves. If you aren't in the U.P. but are just itching to check out peak saturation for the season, head north. We have a look at the perfect spots to find what you've been dreaming of since last October: MORE ►5 unforgettable fall color tours in the Petoskey area Get your local news 24/7 Ann Arbor | Bay City | Flint | Grand Rapids Connect with MLive
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