9 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Michigan’s cannabis industry is always evolving, with new headlines rolling in faster than a fresh joint at a smoke session.
Mar
2025
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MICHIGAN ECONOMY
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
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Report: 6 ways Michigan families will pay the price for Trump’s ‘unlawful’ funding freeze
The Trump administration’s decision to freeze a wide array of federal funding is poised to bring about significant economic consequences for Michigan families
Feb
2025
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Whitmer fields thousands of complaints from Michiganders over Trump’s tariff plans
Thousands of Michiganders are voicing their concerns to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over the impact of President Donald Trump’s plan to enact new tariffs.
Feb
2025
18
Anger, chaos and confusion take hold as federal workers face mass layoffs
Workers across the country responded with anger and confusion as they grappled with the Trump administration's aggressive effort to shrink the size of the federal workforce by ordering agencies to lay off probationary employees who have yet to qualify for civil service protections.
Feb
2025
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7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Michigan’s cannabis scene is booming, with the industry making headlines every week.
Feb
2025
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7 things to know: What would Michigan’s new weed tax mean for you and your stash?
A new wholesale tax on marijuana could help fix the damn roads. But it could also raise prices for consumers and shake things up for businesses, industry leaders warn.
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
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Trump steel, aluminum tariffs likely to drive up car costs, industry leaders say
President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel imports this week could wreak havoc on American auto manufacturing, industry leaders say.
Feb
2025
6
4 ways Trump’s tariff plan threatens Michigan’s economy
Donald Trump’s plan to enact new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods has been put on pause. But Michigan leaders say if they’re allowed to take effect, the economic fallout could be devastating—especially for working families.
