Michigan unemployment claims drop nearly 18% from prior week

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Published June 26, 2020 12:00pm ET

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As the nation emerges from lockdowns imposed in response to the coronavirus pandemic, new unemployment claims continue to decline.

The number of Michigan residents receiving unemployment checks decreased by 130,927 claims between the weeks ending June 13 and June 20. Advance claims for the week ending June 20 were 595,995 claims, compared to 726,992 claims the week ending June 13.

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