New Innovation Alliance hopes to turn more Michigan inventions into Michigan companies—and keep billions of dollars in future value from leaving the state. LANSING - For decades, Michigan has been one of America's great innovation engines. The state is home to world-class research universities, global automotive and manufacturing companies, a growing artificial intelligence sector, and
ANN ARBOR — President Donald Trump's decision to reopen the North American trade agreement with Canada and Mexico could eventually affect the prices Michigan consumers pay for automobiles, appliances and other everyday goods, while creating new uncertainty for the state's manufacturing economy. The Trump administration announced this week that it will not renew the current
ANN ARBOR - As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, many are revisiting the ideas that shaped the nation's founding. One of the least familiar is a constitutional safeguard known as the Emoluments Clauses. The word "emolument" is rarely used in modern English. In the late 18th century, however, it generally
ANN ARBOR — As millions of Americans prepare to hit the road for the Independence Day holiday, Michigan families are finding that filling the gas tank, paying the electric bill and covering other everyday expenses still costs significantly more than it did a year ago. A new report released Thursday by the Center for American
Independent review by the Citizens Research Council largely agrees with state regulators on why Michigan's electric rates remain high—but says policymakers should focus on lowering the cost per kilowatt-hour rather than average monthly bills. LANSING – Ask Michigan homeowners whether electricity has become more expensive and most won't hesitate with the answer. Absolutely. In one
NORML says agency misapplied federal law by excluding all supporters of cannabis reform from June 29 proceedings WASHINGTON, DC - The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) is accusing the Drug Enforcement Administration of creating a one-sided hearing process that could influence the future of federal marijuana policy and the financial outlook
Concerned about Big Brother? Michigan lawmakers are moving to put guardrails on a growing surveillance network before artificial intelligence makes it even more powerful. LANSING — Every day, millions of Michigan motorists drive to work, school, stores, restaurants and doctor's appointments. Along the way, hundreds of police-operated cameras may be recording far more than their
WASHINGTON DC - Millions of Americans who legally use marijuana may have gained significant Second Amendment protections Thursday after the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the federal government cannot automatically prosecute a cannabis consumer simply for possessing a firearm. In a 9-0 decision, the court sided with Texas resident Ali Hemani, a regular marijuana
LANSING — Michigan could lose an estimated $11.7 billion a year in Social Security income if automatic benefit cuts take effect in 2032, according to a new analysis that ranks Michigan among the states most vulnerable to the program's looming funding crisis. The report from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget found the average
LANSING - Michigan’s innovation economy faces a growing competitiveness problem: Michigan ranks 32nd nationally in early- and growth-stage startup funding, according to a 2025 innovation scorecard from Business Leaders for Michigan. Leading innovation states including California, Washington and Colorado have grown their innovation economies at “twice the rate or more of Michigan” over the past
