9 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
There’s never a shortage of cannabis news in Michigan as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital.
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Kyle Kaminski
Kyle Kaminski is an award-winning investigative journalist with more than a decade of experience covering news across Michigan. Prior to joining The ‘Gander, Kyle worked as the managing editor at City Pulse in Lansing and as a reporter for the Traverse City Record-Eagle.
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Federal funds to boost Michigan hydrogen production—and build ‘Truck Stop of the Future’
More than $22 million in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is set to boost hydrogen production in Michigan.
Nov
2024
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Clock ticks on charter school reforms as Michigan House Dems prepare to lose majority
Democratic state lawmakers only have a few weeks left to pass legislation that would require more transparency—and more accountability—for Michigan’s charter schools.
Nov
2024
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Civil rights advocates celebrate growing Democratic ‘firewall’ on Michigan’s top court
Amid a so-called red wave of Republican victories in this year’s elections, civil rights advocates have spotted a “bright spot” for Michiganders—and their civil rights—after Democrats managed to expand their majority control of the state’s most powerful court.
Nov
2024
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Michigan leaders push Dems to close tax ‘loophole’ for Big Box stores
Community leaders are calling on Democratic state lawmakers to use their final weeks in full control of this year’s legislative session to put an end to the so-called “Dark Store” tax theory that large retailers across Michigan have used to lower their property taxes.
Nov
2024
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Michigan Congress members team up on bill to boost access to clean water
A bill introduced last week in the US House of Representatives aims to boost nationwide access to safe and affordable drinking water, particularly for low-income families.
Nov
2024
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Q&A: Meet Democratic House Minority Leader Elect Ranjeev Puri and his plans for 2025
Democratic state lawmakers in the Michigan House of Representatives have selected a new slate of leadership to help them navigate next year’s legislative session.
Nov
2024
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Michigan Dems propose reforms to sex ed curriculum
Michigan House Democrats have unveiled a proposal to bring the state’s sex ed curriculum out of the 20th century.
Nov
2024
15
Planning Commission takes step to prep land for massive new manufacturing project near Flint
A vote this week at the Mundy Township Planning Commission is set to help advance ongoing plans for a massive new manufacturing facility in Genesee County.
Nov
2024
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Federal grants to help dozens of Michigan farmers harvest their own clean energy
Nearly $23 million in federal grants and loans awarded this week through the Inflation Reduction Act is set to help dozens of Michigan farmers and other rural small businesses install solar panels and pursue new clean energy projects.
