Rick Haglund
Articles
Trump’s tax audit and his bid for a Detroit casino
October 13, 2016 | Rick Haglund
A Detroit casino wasn’t in the cards for Trump, undone by some of the same issues dragging down his presidential campaign today, including a battle over tax returns
Community colleges pushing skilled trades, but students aren’t buying
September 18, 2014 | Rick Haglund
Despite sunny promises, most community college students are shunning careers in manufacturing, technical and skilled trades, leaving Michigan employers and the colleges themselves bewildered.
Troubling times for Michigan’s community colleges
September 18, 2014 | Rick Haglund
Struggling students and falling enrollment are presenting challenges to Michigan’s 28 community colleges. Their leaders are aiming to reverse fortunates with innovative job programs.
Benchmark: Jobs
June 24, 2014 | Rick Haglund
In Detroit, there are stirrings of job growth in the usual places, but data is still scant on improving prospects for most city residents.
Michigan residents below average in 'real' income
June 3, 2014 | Rick Haglund
New federal income statistics allow workers and businesses to compare how far their paychecks will stretch in different cities and states.
Is Michigan in another auto bubble?
February 12, 2014 | Rick Haglund
Growing inventories and modest sales forecasts raise questions about Gov. Snyder’s pledge to “double down” on auto industry and manufacturing investments.
Benchmark: Jobs
January 29, 2014 | Rick Haglund
High unemployment and a modestly educated workforce present a tough challenge. A push to attract highly skilled immigrants may boost job hopes.
As Detroit auto show revs, America cools to car culture
January 15, 2014 | Rick Haglund
Future job growth favors West Michigan
December 18, 2013 | Rick Haglund
Out-of-state banks rule in Michigan
November 20, 2013 | Rick Haglund
Michigan’s Biggest Banks
November 20, 2013 | Rick Haglund
Can fancy finance fund fights against social ills?
October 28, 2013 | Rick Haglund
Michigan philanthropists have a ‘sense of urgency’ on education
October 28, 2013 | Rick Haglund
New Michigan Scorecard: Five years later, state still stuck in neutral
September 11, 2013 | Rick Haglund
Michigan Scorecard solutions elude policymakers
September 11, 2013 | Rick Haglund
How a Michigan entrepreneur overcame pork politics
August 13, 2013 | Rick Haglund
As vets find jobs contractors fight hiring preferences
August 13, 2013 | Rick Haglund
Vets fare better on front lines of job search
August 13, 2013 | Rick Haglund
Oxford goes global to improve student learning
August 12, 2013 | Rick Haglund
A new PATH for Michigan workers gains friends and foes
August 7, 2013 | Rick Haglund