Michigan teenagers are facing a more competitive summer job market, as more applicants battle for fewer entry-level positions, older workers delay retirement and automation reshapes the workplace.

This story is part of Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative’s coverage of equitable community development. SWMJC is a ...

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York), left, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, center, and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) wave to a cheering audience during a rally for ...

Michigan faces one of the country’s most serious demographic challenges. An aging population, shrinking workforce and declining tax base all threaten our long-term economic growth. Immigration is one ...