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
DETROIT - As U.S.–Iran tensions escalate following weekend military strikes, energy markets are zeroing in on one strategic chokepoint: the Strait of Hormuz. Roughly 20% of the world’s seaborne oil supply passes through that narrow waterway between Iran and Oman. If Iran were to disrupt or temporarily shut down shipping lanes, even briefly, the impact
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s final State of the State address was framed around literacy, housing and health care. On its surface, it sounded like social policy. For Michigan’s business community, it was something else entirely: an economic competitiveness blueprint. Whitmer did not roll out sweeping business tax cuts or headline-grabbing megaprojects. Instead, she zeroed
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s cannabis market is facing another political test. A coalition of hemp shop owners, cannabis retailers and advocates is attempting to block changes contained in Ohio Senate Bill 56, arguing the law rewrites what voters approved when they legalized adult-use marijuana. At the center of the fight is Bellaire shop owner and village
