SPECIAL REPORT: Cannabis Policy Shift COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis consumers are waking up today to a reality few expected when they voted to legalize marijuana just over a year ago. They lost control of the system. A last-minute petition drive aimed at stopping Senate Bill 56—the legislature’s sweeping rewrite of Ohio’s voter-approved cannabis law—failed to
DETROIT - For Michigan seniors, the Social Security warning is no longer some distant Washington problem. It’s personal. And it’s getting close. Federal projections show the Social Security trust fund is on track to run short by 2033, triggering automatic benefit cuts if Congress fails to act. At that point, the system will only be
LANSING - Michigan’s cannabis market showed a modest rebound in February, but industry leaders say the numbers hide a more troubling reality: a price war, oversupply, and mounting financial pressure that could force weaker operators out of business in 2026. According to newly released state data, Michigan cannabis sales reached $234.6 million in February, up
DETROIT — A new federal tax break aimed at helping Americans afford new cars is now in effect—but for Michigan drivers, the fine print may come as a shock. The 2025 tax law allows buyers to deduct up to $10,000 a year in interest on auto loans, but only if the vehicle meets strict requirements—including
COLUMBUS — Ohio voters are down to the final days to decide whether they will have a direct say in the future of the state’s cannabis law — or allow lawmakers to rewrite it. A citizen-led petition drive to challenge Senate Bill 56 (SB56) faces a hard deadline of March 19. If supporters fail to
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence may be quietly eliminating the first rung on the career ladder — and the impact could soon be felt across Michigan’s economy. A new national survey from Resume.org finds that 21 percent of companies have already stopped hiring entry-level workers because of AI, while 36 percent expect to stop hiring
LANSING - Michigan’s once booming cannabis industry is beginning to contract as the number of active marijuana business licenses declines and hundreds of previously issued licenses disappear from the market. Data from the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) shows that Michigan had about 2,171 active cannabis licenses by the end of 2025, covering growers, processors,
ANN ARBOR – Crude oil prices nearing $100 per barrel are pushing up gas prices, grocery costs, and household expenses across Michigan and the United States. While most consumers notice the impact first at the gas pump, economists say the real effect of higher oil prices spreads far beyond gasoline. From groceries to airline tickets
ANN ARBOR = Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping industries once thought immune to automation, and the U.S. real estate business could be among the first major professional sectors to feel the impact. For decades, home buyers and sellers have relied on real estate agents to access listings, negotiate deals, manage contracts, and navigate the complex
ANN ARBOR - As legal cannabis sales surge nationwide, thousands of provisioning centers this month now face payment challenges. Across the United States, cannabis retailers are reporting disruptions to debit-style payment platforms long used to help cannabis businesses reduce reliance on cash. The shutdowns are the result of an undo interference on the part of
