{"id":2488730,"date":"2025-09-19T15:52:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T19:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/parties-bicker-as-michigan-unemployment-ranks-third-highest\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T15:53:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T19:53:24","slug":"parties-bicker-as-michigan-unemployment-ranks-third-highest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/parties-bicker-as-michigan-unemployment-ranks-third-highest\/","title":{"rendered":"Parties bicker as Michigan unemployment ranks third-highest"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fparties-bicker-as-michigan-unemployment-ranks-third-highest%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2488730&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses Michigan&#8217;s unemployment situation, noting that the state has the third-highest unemployment rate in the U.S. as of August, at 5.2%. This rate is slightly down from the previous month but remains well above the national average of 4.3%. The total number of unemployed people in Michigan has also increased compared to the previous year.<\/p>\n<p>Political parties in Michigan disagree on the causes of the state&#8217;s economic difficulties. Democrats attribute the problems to federal policies such as tariffs imposed during the Trump governance, which they argue increase costs and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/charles-gasparino-uks-new-pm-rishi-sunak-must-spur-expansion-cut-spending\/\" title=\"Charles Gasparino: UK\u2019s New PM Rishi Sunak Must Spur Expansion, Cut Spending\">discourage business investment<\/a>.Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Democratic Party have emphasized the negative impact of tariffs and also pointed to delays in passing the state budget as adding to economic uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p>Republicans, however, place the blame on the state&#8217;s democratic leadership, criticizing Governor Whitmer&#8217;s policies and accusing Democrats of causing budget delays that harm the economy. the two parties remain divided over budget priorities,complicating efforts to resolve the issue.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally,Michigan&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-does-the-data-tell-us-about-the-disproportional-impact-of-covid-19-lockdowns-on-women\/\" title=\"What Does The Data Tell Us About The Disproportional Impact Of COVID-19 Lockdowns On Women?\">labour force participation<\/a> has declined for five consecutive months,dropping to 61.5%, indicating broader challenges in the state&#8217;s labor market despite the slight betterment in unemployment figures. <br \/> <!DOCTYPE html><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Parties bicker as Michigan unemployment ranks third-highest<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2235219\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square)&nbsp;&ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/michigan\/\">Michigan&rsquo;s<\/a> unemployment is still the third highest nationally, according to the August data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.<\/p>\n<p>With Michigan&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/unemployment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unemployment<\/a> rate coming in at 5.2%, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/california\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/nevada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nevada<\/a> are the only states with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/as-unfilled-jobs-reach-high-economists-point-toward-unemployment-benefits\/\" title=\"As Unfilled Jobs Reach High, Economists Point Toward ... Benefits\">higher unemployment rates<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3816114\/milwaukee-rep-wants-ban-on-police-warrior-training\/\">Milwaukee rep wants ban on police &lsquo;warrior training&rsquo;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3816007\/mike-waltz-confirmed-senate-trump-un-ambassador\/\">Mike Waltz confirmed by Senate as Trump&rsquo;s UN ambassador&nbsp;after monthslong delay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3815795\/doj-asks-supreme-court-unblock-trump-passport-gender-rule\/\">DOJ asks Supreme Court to unblock Trump passport gender rule<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>At 5.2%, that is down 0.1% from 5.3% in the previous month.<\/p>\n<p>Michigan&rsquo;s unemployment&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/news.release\/laus.t01.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rate<\/a>&nbsp;has been consistently above the national average for months, despite declining slightly from its June high of 5.4%. In August, the national unemployment rate once again increased by 0.1% to 4.3%, meaning Michigan&rsquo;s is still 0.9% higher than the national average.<\/p>\n<p>As of August of last year, the total number of unemployed Michiganders was 251,667. That number is now 264,043.<\/p>\n<p>While Michigan Republicans and Democrats agree that Michigan&rsquo;s economy is hurting, they disagree on why.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats point to Trump administration policies like tariffs, while Republicans argue it&rsquo;s the fault of the state&rsquo;s own Democrat leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, has been vocal in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GovWhitmer\/status\/1968071437648085099\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">calling<\/a>&nbsp;out tariffs.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Working families and businesses are feeling the squeeze,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;Tariffs are raising costs and causing businesses to take their investments elsewhere.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Michigan Democratic Party doubled down on that.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Michiganders are hurting right now, with prices going up and their livelihoods being threatened because of the Trump administration&rsquo;s policies,&rdquo; they said in a&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/michigan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Senate Republicans responded to Whitmer&rsquo;s claims,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MISenate\/status\/1968769197346861072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stating<\/a>&nbsp;that the blame should actually be on Whitmer&rsquo;s policies, labeling it &ldquo;Gretchen Whitmer&rsquo;s failing economy.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>While many Democrats are pointing to tariffs, Whitmer also called out uncertainty over the state budget, which is now 80 days overdue.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;While we can&rsquo;t control national tariffs, we have the power to lower costs and create jobs for Michiganders,&rdquo; she&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GovWhitmer\/status\/1968783999070797858\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a>, calling for the state&rsquo;s Republicans to take action on the state budget. &ldquo;We all want what&rsquo;s best for Michigan, so let&rsquo;s get it done &ndash; together.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Currently, House Republicans and Senate Democrats are miles apart on funding priorities, proposing vastly different budgets.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of tariffs, Republicans are pointing the finger of economic uncertainty at Democrats for the delay over the budget.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s time for Senate Democrats to come to the table so we can get this budget done,&rdquo;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MI_Republicans\/status\/1968342885184725483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a>&nbsp;Michigan House Republicans.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3809232\/vance-taunts-whitmer-detroit-crime-happy-send-national-guard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VANCE TAUNTS WHITMER OVER DETROIT CRIME: &lsquo;HAPPY TO SEND THE NATIONAL GUARD&rsquo;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This all comes as Michigan&rsquo;s labor force is also struggling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While unemployment dropped slightly in August, Michigan&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >labor force fell<\/a> for the fifth consecutive month to 61.5%. This is according to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/dtmb\/about\/newsroom\/all-news\/2025\/09\/18\/michigan-unemployment-rate-decreases-in-august\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">report<\/a>&nbsp;from Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michigan unemployment ranks third highest; parties clash<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2869,"featured_media":2488731,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AP25254484054065.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[4601,11342,5894,4846],"class_list":["post-2488730","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-michigan","tag-parties","tag-politics","tag-unemployment"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AP25254484054065.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2488730","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2869"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2488730"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2488730\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2488734,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2488730\/revisions\/2488734"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2488731"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2488730"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2488730"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2488730"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}