Early in-person voting peaked Sunday with 114,420 ballots cast. As Michigan voters prepare for Tuesday's election, decisions about manufacturing jobs, income taxes, electricity bills and health insurance could influence the state's economic future. LANSING — More than 2.3 million Michigan voters have already cast ballots ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections, representing 31.2% of active registered
Federal approval could lower business taxes for medical marijuana operators, but a Minnesota dispensary's reported denial raises concerns for companies serving both medical and recreational customers. LANSING — Cannabis businesses in Michigan and Ohio have submitted 216 applications for federal medical marijuana registration, potentially opening the door to substantial federal income tax savings. But a
Michigan households pay more for electricity than residents of most neighboring states. Now Consumers Energy says upgrading its aging electrical grid requires additional investment. JACKSON — Michigan residents pay the second-highest residential electricity prices among the eight Great Lakes states, trailing only New York, according to federal electricity price data. Meanwhile, Consumers Energy is seeking
CRA warns of similar nighttime burglaries in five Michigan communities as a Pinckney financial services company prepares to introduce cannabis payment-processing programs. LANSING — Michigan cannabis retailers are being warned to tighten security after a series of nighttime break-ins in five mid-Michigan communities, including one incident in which a business reported losing more than $100,000
CRA report identifies 36 disciplinary records involving cannabis businesses statewide, with recurring problems involving inventory tracking, security and reporting requirements. LANSING — Michigan cannabis regulators have disclosed 36 disciplinary records involving marijuana businesses across the state, with fines imposed for violations involving inventory tracking, sales, security, packaging and licensing requirements. The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency's
Rising medical costs and the expiration of enhanced federal insurance subsidies are squeezing Michigan households, while small businesses face another year of higher employee benefit expenses. LANSING — Michigan families and small businesses face another expensive year for health insurance after state regulators approved average premium increases of 14.2% for individual policies and 9.6% for
Keep Your Best Budtenders, Fight Turnover, and Expand Wellness Benefits — With Potential Payroll Tax Savings and Virtually No Administrative Burden ANN ARBOR — A Michigan or Ohio cannabis dispensary with 25 participating employees could potentially save $23,900 annually in employer payroll taxes while providing additional healthcare and wellness benefits, according to financial services consultant
State collected $73.4 million through July; proposal comes as cannabis businesses face falling prices and Michigan's governor's race enters its final week. LANSING — A Michigan Republican lawmaker wants to suspend the state's controversial 24% wholesale marijuana tax for one year after state financial records showed just $73.4 million in collections through July, raising questions
WOW Offers Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Retirement Communities, and Home Care Agencies a New Way to Support Employees, Address Turnover, and Expand Wellness Services PINCKNEY - Employee turnover remains one of the biggest challenges facing organizations that care for seniors and people who need assistance with daily living. Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, retirement
Michigan's first midterm election with statewide early in-person voting is underway. A look at the 2022 county results shows the state's political divisions, but early turnout does not reveal which party is benefiting. LANSING — Michigan voters are entering the final full week before the November 3 general election with more opportunities to cast ballots
