COLUMBUS - Ohio legalized recreational cannabis in November 2023 after voters overwhelmingly passed the cannabis-friendly Issue 2 initiative. Despite these breakthroughs, marijuana remains a Schedule I substance under federal law, where it resides alongside heroin as a drug with no accepted medical use. Yet, even this situation could change pending the reclassification of cannabis to
GRAND RAPIDS - After months of slumping economic performance, the West Michigan economy appears to be showing signs of growth again, according to a Grand Valley State University researcher. Brian Long, director of supply chain management research at the Seidman College of Business, said his annual survey of regional purchasing managers and businesses showed some
NEW YORK – Experts Uncover Game-Changer Side Effects of Solar Farms. Traditionally, the solar energy industry has long been portrayed as being at odds with traditional farming. This perception arises because both sectors require significant amounts of land, leading to the assumption that they are in competition with one another. However, recent developments suggest a
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $113,788,000 rate increase for DTE Gas Co., a 57% reduction from the amount the utility sought. DTE Gas filed a request in January 2024 to raise rates by $266 million, with $106 million already reflected in rates from a previously approved infrastructure surcharge, for a net
ST. CLAIR COUNTY - Applications are now being accepted from entrepreneurs in Shiawassee, Lapeer, Tuscola, Huron, Sanilac and St. Clair Counties to become part of the 2025 Small Business Cohort. Up to 40 entrepreneurs will be selected and each participant will receive coaching, mentoring and up to $7,000 in crucial support services to help their
LANSING – How to save money on energy bills through the Michigan MiHER Program? Well, Michigan home energy rebates programs to serve Michigan households. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recently announced a milestone in the rollout of Michigan’s Home Energy Rebates (MiHER) programs. Supported by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction
DETROIT – The State of Michigan was joined by representatives from the national green and clean energy financing community to launch the Michigan Climate Investment Accelerator. The Accelerator aims to attract billions of dollars to finance the development of clean energy projects for consumers, businesses, nonprofits, and local governments throughout Michigan. By scaling up green lending
LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two Michigan projects have received funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Ports Program. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has received $3 million in funding to launch the MI Clean Ports Program and the Wayne County/Detroit Port Authority has received $25 million,
LANSING – Students pursuing a college degree now have an opportunity to gain valuable experience in state government, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury). This month, Treasury officially launched its new paid student internship program. The goal is to offer college students a semester-long opportunity to gain direct experience within their chosen area
DETROIT - General Motors CEO Mary Barra has said there are so many companies trying to sell electric vehicles in China right now that it's driving a price war that isn't sustainable. Barra made the comments at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference in San Francisco on Tuesday, responding to a question about the explosion of EV sales
