Michigan news and trends

Coronavirus Refunds: Michigan Tells Auto Insurers To Offer Reimbursements, Waivers
Coronavirus // June 02, 2020

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers want refunds on things they paid for but aren’t able to use. And Michigan is asking insurance companies to provide reimbursements or waivers to auto insurance policyholders. Michigan vehicle insurance firms have...

Unemployment Fraud In Michigan Could Bump Legit Jobless Claims
Security & Fraud // May 29, 2020

Unemployed Michigan residents ought to be wary of a scam in which fraudsters are using stolen personal information to apply for unemployment benefits, according to Michigan-based news site MLive.com. The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has since instituted more steps to verify peoples’ identities and...

US Senators Press For Cash Airline Refunds; Michigan To Provide Season Ticket Refunds
Coronavirus // April 17, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is upsetting normal life the world over, and plenty of consumers want refunds on things they paid for but aren’t able to use. Here’s a roundup of some coronavirus-related refunds that companies and universities are offering. Airline Tickets U.S. Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA),...

Giving The Gift Of Michigan With Curated Boxes
Retail // September 19, 2019

Michiganders may have a cottage up north, treat 50 degrees as “shorts weather” and consider Superman ice cream to be a symbol of their childhoods. Like people from any state, they have their own traditions, iconic locations and native foods. To help these consumers share...

Quick Reads
Michigan Gov Whitmer Extends SNAP Use To Local Restaurants, Shops

December 23, 2020
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is extending assistance to local restaurants and small businesses by way of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, ABC reported on Wednesday (Dec. 23). A new provision passed Tuesday (Dec. 22) enables people using SNAP to spend benefits on restaurant food. A second liquor buyback program is also underway. The program authorizes […]

Unemployment Fraud In Michigan Could Bump Legit Jobless Claims

May 29, 2020
Unemployed Michigan residents ought to be wary of a scam in which fraudsters are using stolen personal information to apply for unemployment benefits, according to Michigan-based news site MLive.com. The...

Michigan Approves Charter For First LGBT Credit Union

September 10, 2019
Michigan has approved a charter for a new financial institution designed for LGBT customers. Superbia Credit Union will offer products such as loans for transgender people in the process of...

Michigan Passes Self-Driving Regulations

December 12, 2016
On Friday of last week (Dec. 9), Michigan became the first state in the union to pass statewide, comprehensive self-driving vehicle regulations that allow autonomous vehicles to drive … well,...