Economy

Senator Gary Peters came to MSU's Horticultural Center Friday to promote legislation that would fund research to help fruit producers combat an invasive insect species.

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce says non-compete agreements help businesses and employees, but the Federal Trade Commission says they're "often exploitative."

A proposed parking study would examine the hours and spaces offered for vehicles. That's after the Free Parking Fridays program attracted visitors but created a hit to the city's income.

The city will push to use existing pole and street infrastructure to install new small cell technology. Officials also discussed employee retention strategies after an exodus of city officials this year.

Researchers at Michigan State University found variation in the cost of COVID-19 PCR tests for insurance companies may mean increased premiums for some policy holders.

U.S. consumers had the highest savings rate on record in 2020 and credit card debt was plummeting. Now our savings is gone and debt is surging. What happened?

The Shyft Group is expanding facilities in Charlotte to ramp up commercial electric vehicle production. Officials say the investment will generate economic growth.

Two Lansing officials who lead economic development and human resources in the city are resigning from their positions.

The Capital Area Transportation Authority is rolling out a new approach to hearing feedback from riders. CATA staff are hopping on bus routes to ask how service could be improved.

Lansing Shuffle will launch downtown with five restaurants and a bar. Five shuffleboard courts are coming to the location in the spring.