ANN ARBOR — Americans are sending a mixed economic signal: they don’t trust the national economy, but they still believe in their own ability to navigate it. That’s the central finding from a new study by Appinio, which reveals a widening gap between national pessimism and personal financial confidence. While 47% of Americans rate the
LANSING — What began as a plan to fix Michigan’s crumbling roads is rapidly turning into one of the most consequential legal battles in the state’s cannabis era — a case that could redefine not only how marijuana is taxed, but how much power lawmakers have to alter voter-approved laws. At the center of the
DETROIT — New car prices are rising again in the United States, but this time the pressure is coming from multiple directions at once — and Michigan sits directly in the crosshairs. A combination of import tariffs, supply chain costs, and now a global oil shock tied to the Iran conflict is pushing vehicle prices
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new proposal moving through the Ohio legislature could fundamentally reshape the state’s fast-growing cannabis industry, giving smaller operators a long-awaited chance to compete—and potentially signaling a shift toward a more open market like neighboring Michigan. Under House Bill 611, lawmakers are considering allowing certain standalone cannabis processors to obtain cultivation and
ANN ARBOR - In this video interview, this was the second edition of "Michigan Marijuana Today," a new podcast hosted by Mike Brennan with Tim Beck and guest host Jamie Lowell. The discussion focused on concerns about legislation moving in the wrong direction regarding Michigan's cannabis industry, particularly the controversial 24% wholesale tax that is
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Viral claims that the federal government has declared itself “insolvent” are spreading rapidly online, alarming Americans already uneasy about inflation, debt, and the long-term stability of the economy. But there’s a crucial distinction: the U.S. Treasury did not declare bankruptcy — and legally, it can’t. What did happen is more nuanced —
LANSING — A new proposal in Michigan could reshape how older residents keep their driver’s licenses, igniting a debate over safety, independence, and the limits of government oversight. The legislation, introduced by State Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-Beverly Hills), would require drivers age 75 and older to undergo regular testing — including vision, written, and behind-the-wheel
PART 2 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Army’s recent decision to ease marijuana-related enlistment rules is part of a much bigger problem: the military is struggling to find enough Americans willing — and qualified — to serve. Behind the policy shift is a recruiting crisis that has been building for years, driven by a shrinking
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Army has quietly eliminated a key barrier to enlistment, removing the need for waivers for recruits with a single marijuana or paraphernalia offense — a move driven by recruiting pressures and changing social norms nationwide. The policy shift, first reported by Task & Purpose, is part of a broader effort
ANN ARBOR - Restaurant owners across Michigan are increasing wages in an effort to stabilize their workforce—but many are finding the strategy has limits. Despite higher hourly pay, turnover remains stubbornly high across the hospitality industry. The reason, workforce analysts say, is that employees are making decisions based on more than just wages. “Compensation is
