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Cancel extra $300, federal unemployment programs, Michigan business group urges
Updated May 11, 2021;
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As employers struggle to find workers, Michigan could make it easier by canceling the extra $300 in jobless benefits and getting rid of federal unemployment programs, a state business group says.
At least four states already decided to stop accepting federal unemployment benefits in mid-to-late June – Montana, South Carolina, North Dakota and Iowa.
Michigan should join them, says the Michigan chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business.
“There are just too many jobs and too many people who are not incentivized to take them,” said Charles Owens, Michigan director of the NFIB.
As Michigan restores restaurant jobs, industry is back to 84% of pre-pandemic levels
Updated Apr 15, 2021;
Posted Apr 15, 2021
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Food and drink jobs are on the upswing again in Michigan, yet 12% of the state’s yet-to-be-regained jobs are from sit-down restaurants.
Michigan had 141,000 sit-down restaurant jobs in January 2020. That number dipped as low as 39,000 in April 2020 as the pandemic and the dine-in ban crushed the industry. Sit-down restaurant employment has rebounded to 105,000 as of March, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
While most of Michigan’s hospitality industry has struggled throughout the pandemic, sit-down eateries – also known as full-service restaurants – have seen the biggest swings.
Dinner in Old Towne
Grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants in Old Towne or partake in Food Truck Friday.
Tipton and River Street Market President Richard Cuthbert lined up three food trucks to sell their eats during the monthly celebration.
Doobie Lou s, Lady Sharon s Soul Food Kitchen, and Grilled Meats and Treats will be parked behind the Farmers Market starting at 5:30 pm. To see what the trio have to offer follow them on Facebook. Petersburg on My Mind
Across the street from the Farmers Market, the Petersburg Area Art League will be hosting their opening exhibit Petersburg on My Mind by Catherine Venable. Ms. Venable has captured the essence and beauty of Petersburg through its residents, architecture, and history.