The Trump administration has sought Michigan voter records, ordered new federal mail-ballot procedures and deployed Justice Department election monitors in Michigan. Courts have blocked some of those actions while leaving other established federal powers intact. With the Nov. 3 midterm election one month away, here's what the president and federal government legally can — and
Looser standards may help automakers build vehicles customers want now. The trade-offs include fuel bills, battery investments and climate pollution. WASHINGTON DC - President Donald Trump says he has approved a rollback of federal fuel economy standards, a move that could change the outlook for Michigan auto jobs at a time when buyers are showing
Michigan wants billions of dollars in AI data center investment, but local communities increasingly want rules covering electricity, water, noise and infrastructure costs before Big Tech comes knocking. Saginaw could become the latest city to act Monday. SAGINAW — Michigan communities increasingly aren't waiting for massive data centers to arrive before deciding how they should
LANSING — Problems tracking marijuana through Michigan’s regulated supply chain topped the Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s latest list of disciplinary actions. The agency imposed fines in 21 enforcement cases dated August, citing violations involving sales, waste disposal, security, financial statements and required business disclosures. Metrc tracking was the most common category, appearing in 12 of the
With 41 days remaining before the Nov. 3 election, two Republican-held Michigan congressional districts are rated tossups. Victories in both would give Democrats two of the three additional seats they need nationally to win control of the U.S. House. LANSING - Michigan voters will help decide more than the state’s next governor, U.S. senator, attorney
LANSING — Michigan is putting another $2 million behind 26 companies developing drones, autonomous vehicles, military technology, batteries, hydrogen systems and advanced manufacturing — technologies state economic-development officials hope can help create the next generation of Michigan manufacturing jobs. The investment comes as Michigan faces a major transition in its traditional automotive economy. More than
ANN ARBOR - Michigan lost 25,000 employed workers in August, its unemployment rate climbed to 5%, and manufacturing payrolls declined. But West Michigan manufacturers continue to report surprisingly strong business conditions — another sign that Michigan increasingly looks like several different regional economies. Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 4.9% in July to 5.0%
LANSING - Michigan wants to compete for the industries expected to drive the middle of the 21st century — artificial intelligence, robotics, advanced manufacturing, defense, aerospace, mobility and other high-tech businesses. But before Michigan can win those jobs, it has to answer a more fundamental question: Who is going to do them? Michigan already faces
As private companies test next-generation drone technology at Camp Grayling this week, Michigan is making a play for a rapidly expanding industry backed by billions in Pentagon spending. With a $30 billion defense and aerospace sector already supporting about 166,000 Michigan jobs, the bigger prize isn't what flies over Grayling — it's the companies, factories
Michigan ranks No. 6 among America’s best states for business, yet it ranks only No. 24 for its economy. A new University of Michigan forecast shows why turning Michigan’s business advantages into jobs, workers and population growth remains a major challenge. Part 2 of a series. Read Part 1. LANSING — Michigan is officially one
