7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
The wild world of recreational cannabis never slows down. And Michigan’s marijuana industry is certainly no exception.
Mar
2025
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MICHIGAN COURTS
Feb
2025
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Lawmakers finalize bipartisan deal on tipped wage and sick time hours ahead of deadline
The Michigan Legislature negotiated late into the night on Thursday as members sought to finalize a deal on a pair of policies trimming back changes to the state’s minimum wage and paid sick time policies set to take effect the following day.
Feb
2025
21
Michigan appeals court upholds permits for Great Lakes pipeline tunnel project
Enbridge Energy's plans to build a protective tunnel around an aging pipeline that runs beneath a channel connecting two Great Lakes can continue, a Michigan appeals court ruled.
Feb
2025
20
Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice announces she is stepping down
The chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court announced Wednesday that she is stepping down from the court by the end of April.
Feb
2025
14
Michigan Senate passes compromise legislation on tipped wages
As sweeping changes to Michigan’s minimum wage and earned sick time standards, which pose concerns in the restaurant industry, are set to take effect next week, the state Senate found a compromise on Thursday to preserve tipped wages.
Feb
2025
13
Michigan’s new law resulted in no-gun orders for nearly 300 people
Nearly 300 people in Michigan were barred from possessing guns in 2024 under a new law that empowers courts to intervene if there's evidence they could harm themselves or others.
Feb
2025
4
Federal judge denies request to ax Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy
A federal judge has rejected a request in a lawsuit to halt Michigan’s new law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth.
Feb
2025
3
The convicted mother of a Michigan school shooter is seeking anew trial over witness deals
The first U.S. parent to be held criminally responsible for a mass school shooting committed by a child asked a Michigan judge to throw out her conviction on Jan. 31, arguing that her trial was spoiled by the prosecutor’s failure to disclose key details about two major witnesses.
Jan
2025
30
Benson: GOP plan would ‘gut’ Michiganders’ voting rights ahead of next presidential election
Michigan’s top elections official is sounding an alarm over Republican-led legislation that would make it harder for eligible citizens to vote.
Jan
2025
30
New Michigan laws to strengthen school safety, boost resources for student mental health
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a range of bipartisan bills this month that are designed to improve safety at public schools across Michigan.
