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In this photo taken Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, job seekers line up in front of a Dollar General booth at a Little Rock, Ark., job fair. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston) 

Jobless rate tops 10 percent

The unemployment rate has hit double digits for the first time since 1983 — and is likely to go higher.

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    Jobless rate tops 10 percent

    The unemployment rate has hit double digits for the first time since 1983 — and is likely to go higher.

    Tax credits keep home inspector busy

    If you look hard enough, even in a lousy economy, you'll find someone who has found a silver lining. Steve Brink's silver lining is in the attics and crawl

    House taps 2010 school stimulus funding

    The Michigan House has voted to tap federal stimulus money set aside for next year to soften a cut in school funding now.

    Mich. holding off on recalling troopers

    About 55 laid-off state troopers who expected to be recalled now that the state budget is in place will stay off the job a little longer.

    How to apply for homebuyer tax credit

    The Senate has voted to extend and expand a popular tax credit for homebuyers that was scheduled to expire Nov. 30.

    Delays make caseworkers fear for lives

    Desperate state caseworkers who have been assaulted inside Michigan welfare offices say they are afraid for their lives because they are behind addressing

    Senate acts to extend aid for jobless

    Recognizing that a weak economy still needs a government boost, the Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to provide the jobless with up to 20 weeks in

    Flags half-staff Wed. for MI soldier

    Gov. Jennifer Granholm has ordered United States flags throughout the state and on Michigan waters lowered Wednesday in honor of Army Spc. Brandon K. Steffey

    Some hospitals don't require vaccines

    The decision on whether to require hospital employees to receive the either seasonal or swine flu vaccinations is up to each West Michigan facility.

    Agencies may see more cuts next budget

    Michigan agencies are being told they could see up to a 20 percent cut in the next budget year on top of the 10 percent cut they took this year.

    Is the U.S. emerging from recession?

    The Gross Domestic Product, or GDP, rose at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the third quarter, which many people have interpreted as proof of an improving

    MI school libraries get Granderson book

    Public elementary school libraries in Michigan are getting copies of a book by Detroit Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson.

    Perles pledges run for Mich. governor

    Former Michigan State University football coach George Perles says he intends to begin his campaign for governor after New Year's Day.

    School bus inspections to continue

    After an order from Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Michigan State Police will find a way to fund its annual school bus inspections, the department's director said in

    Businesses brace for swine flu absences

    Businesses across Michigan are bracing for the swine flu by paying for vaccinations and setting out hand sanitizer, but health officials are urging them to be

    Set your clock back tonight

    The official change to standard time occurs at 2 a.m. Sunday, though most folks will change their clocks Saturday night.