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
Operators facing labor shortages are exploring tax-advantaged benefit models to improve retention and reduce hiring costs. DETROIT - Michigan’s restaurant industry is facing a workforce crisis that is quietly draining millions of dollars from operators across the state. While rising food costs and inflation have captured headlines, many restaurant owners say a more persistent challenge
LANSING - Michigan officials are escalating their fight to preserve a controversial new 24% wholesale marijuana tax, formally asking the Michigan Supreme Court to step in and halt ongoing lower court proceedings. The state is pushing an aggressive timeline, requesting that justices consider its motion by May 1 and ultimately dismiss the lawsuit by September
WASHINGTON DC — The United States is heading toward a fiscal reality that’s easy to understand—but hard to fix. Imagine a family that maxes out its credit cards—then reaches a point where it’s spending more on interest payments than on groceries. That’s where the federal government is headed. Within the next decade, the U.S. is
SPECIAL REPORT Airport Chaos Spreads As Trump Blocks Partial TSA Funding Deal To Force Immigration Showdown WASHINGTON, D.C. — A growing funding standoff in Washington is now spilling directly into U.S. airports, as efforts to restore funding for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have stalled amid a broader political battle over immigration and election policy.
ANN ARBOR - MITechNews.Com has launched a new streaming video show that will focus on the latest headliens from the Michigan adult-legal cannabis industry and the hemp market that provides gummies and tinctures that many people use to sleep better or mitigate pain. The co-hosts are Mike Brennan, editor of MITechNews, and Tim Beck, a
SPECIAL REPORT: DEMOCRACY IN DECLINE WASHINGTON DC - A major international study is raising new alarms about the health of American democracy — and it’s landing at a politically volatile moment in U.S. politics. The V-Dem Institute, based at the University of Gothenburg, has downgraded the United States from a “liberal democracy” to an “electoral
