PART 2 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Army’s recent decision to ease marijuana-related enlistment rules is part of a much bigger problem: the military is struggling to find enough Americans willing — and qualified — to serve. Behind the policy shift is a recruiting crisis that has been building for years, driven by a shrinking
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Army has quietly eliminated a key barrier to enlistment, removing the need for waivers for recruits with a single marijuana or paraphernalia offense — a move driven by recruiting pressures and changing social norms nationwide. The policy shift, first reported by Task & Purpose, is part of a broader effort
ANN ARBOR - Restaurant owners across Michigan are increasing wages in an effort to stabilize their workforce—but many are finding the strategy has limits. Despite higher hourly pay, turnover remains stubbornly high across the hospitality industry. The reason, workforce analysts say, is that employees are making decisions based on more than just wages. “Compensation is
DETROIT — Michigan’s push to become a major hub for artificial intelligence and advanced computing is running into a growing obstacle—not technology, but local resistance. Across the state, from rural townships to small cities, residents and local officials are raising concerns about the rapid expansion of data centers—massive, energy-intensive facilities that power everything from cloud
LANSING — A massive $4.3 billion battery plant in Michigan was supposed to help power the next generation of electric vehicles. Now, it may be powering something else entirely. In a move that is sending ripples through the auto industry, Tesla and LG Energy Solution are shifting the focus of the Lansing-area facility away from
MIDLAND - ABC Greater Michigan Chapter will host its 39th annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Fundraiser to Benefit Make-A-Wish set for April 17 at the Great Hall, Midland. Guests are welcome to join the community in honoring past and current Wish Kids who are bravely facing their health challenges. Honorary chair, Kristin Knoll, Executive Director
GRAND RAPIDS - AI-powered Woodchuck announced a joint sustainability initiative with Walbridge, an industrial and automotive constructors, to supports Ford Motor Company’s construction waste-reduction efforts at its new manufacturing facility in Marshall. During the first three months, the program has given teams a clearer view of the materials being discarded, diversion rates, cost reductions, and
Operators facing labor shortages are exploring tax-advantaged benefit models to improve retention and reduce hiring costs. DETROIT - Michigan’s restaurant industry is facing a workforce crisis that is quietly draining millions of dollars from operators across the state. While rising food costs and inflation have captured headlines, many restaurant owners say a more persistent challenge
LANSING - Michigan officials are escalating their fight to preserve a controversial new 24% wholesale marijuana tax, formally asking the Michigan Supreme Court to step in and halt ongoing lower court proceedings. The state is pushing an aggressive timeline, requesting that justices consider its motion by May 1 and ultimately dismiss the lawsuit by September
WASHINGTON DC — The United States is heading toward a fiscal reality that’s easy to understand—but hard to fix. Imagine a family that maxes out its credit cards—then reaches a point where it’s spending more on interest payments than on groceries. That’s where the federal government is headed. Within the next decade, the U.S. is
