A vast majority of Michiganders are somewhat or very concerned about inflation going into the midterm elections this November.
One of the contributing factors to inflation has been long-term unemployment subsidized by expansions and extensions of unemployment insurance (UI) benefits. Nearly half of likely voters say that UI benefits should be limited to three months, or four months at most. The situation has also left businesses desperate to find workers—something that 83 percent of respondents say concerns them.
To encourage individuals to return to the workforce, 67 percent of Michigan voters say that able-bodied food stamp beneficiaries should be required to work, volunteer, or participate in job training at least part time. And 51 percent support the same requirement for able-bodied Medicaid recipients.