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Michigan Incomes Plummet, Reach Lowest Mark Ever Says Detroit Regional Chamber

Nov 20, 2025 | 12:37 PM

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Nov. 20, 2025 ~ Chief Education and Talent Officer at the Detroit Regional Chamber Greg Handel joins Kevin Dietz to discuss how Michigan incomes have dropped to their lowest ranking ever as higher education lags other states.

DETROIT, MI ~ Michigan incomes have dropped to their lowest rate ever, and the issue starts early in the educational process, according to Chief Education and Talent Officer at the Detroit Regional Chamber Greg Handel. Handel shared that it’s important to emphasize to elementary schoolers that higher education is vital to being successful in this state. Tune in for more from Thursday‘s segment on “All Talk.”

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