LANSING - Michigan’s controversial 24 percent wholesale cannabis tax is facing challenges on two fronts — in the Legislature and in the courts — as lawmakers move to repeal the levy just months after it took effect. A bipartisan group of Michigan legislators has introduced bills that would eliminate the wholesale tax, arguing the measure
LANSING — Michigan recorded nearly 20,000 job cuts in January, one of the highest totals in the United States, raising new questions about how economic shifts in the automotive and manufacturing sectors could reshape the state’s workforce. According to a new national layoffs report from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Michigan employers announced 19,714
LANSING — Michigan lawmakers have introduced legislation that would impose a one-year moratorium on new data center construction, arguing the state needs time to study the impact of rapidly expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure on electricity demand, water resources, and local communities. The proposal comes as Michigan begins attracting interest from developers seeking locations for large-scale
LANSING - Michigan is sending nearly $94 million in adult-use marijuana tax revenue back to local governments across the state, with Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Ann Arbor among the largest municipal recipients. According to the Michigan Department of Treasury’s 2026 distribution report a total of $83,773,685.60 was distributed based on cannabis revenues collected during
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor Electronics Recycling is expanding in 2026, offering residents multiple opportunities to safely dispose of household electronics. From City Hall drop-offs to scheduled collection events, the program aims to make responsible e-waste disposal more accessible across the city. The City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations will offer several
LANSING — Michigan entrepreneurs have been given more time to compete for a $10,000 prize and statewide exposure after organizers extended the application deadline for the 2026 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Pitch Competition to March 6. The pitch competition is part of the annual MCSB Summit, which recognizes standout small businesses from across the state
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College will host the annual Spring Career & Internship Fair on March 25, from 4-6 p.m. in the Morris Lawrence Building. The career fair will feature more than 50 employers with active job openings in a variety of career fields. WCC students and members of the public looking for jobs
COVERT, MI - The effort to restart the Palisades Nuclear Generating Station is entering its most consequential regulatory phase, as missing decades-old weld documentation forces owner Holtec International to seek relief from federal regulators. At issue is whether the 800-megawatt nuclear plant — shut down in May 2022 after 51 years of operation — can
DETROIT —Michigan Central innovation continues to expand with the launch of The Michigan Central Mezz, a new coworking and collaboration space in Detroit’s Corktown district. As part of the broader Michigan Central innovation district, this development reflects growing demand for flexible workspaces and entrepreneurial resources. Therefore, the new facility is expected to strengthen Detroit’s position
1. Arctic “Greening” May Accelerate Warming — With Economic Impacts Far Beyond the Tundra DETROIT - Arctic climate feedback is emerging as a growing risk to Michigan’s tourism, manufacturing, and Great Lakes economy. As Arctic warming accelerates, these feedback loops are disrupting weather patterns and increasing economic uncertainty. Therefore, businesses across Michigan are beginning to
