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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MICHIGAN NEWS
Nov
2024
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Michigan Board of State Canvassers certifies state election results for Trump
President-elect Donald Trump won Michigan by about 80,000 votes in November as the state saw the greatest voter turnout in state history at more than 5.7 million ballots cast, according to state election results certified unanimously Friday by the Michigan Board of State Canvassers.
Nov
2024
22
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
22
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
22
Michigan US House Dems vote against passage of ‘Nonprofit Killer’ bill
House Democrats railed against a bill Thursday several of them supported in the past that would allow for the revocation of tax exempt statuses for nonprofits President-elect Donald Trump’s administration deems to be terrorism groups.
Nov
2024
21
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
21
Michigan hunters die of heart attacks while hauling away heavy deer
At least three Michigan deer hunters have died of heart attacks during the current 16-day season, including two men who were trying to haul away the heavy animals.
Nov
2024
21
Kildee introduces legislation establishing PFAS coordinator within the Department of Defense
In an effort to support communities impacted by PFAS and ensure accountability from the United States Department of Defense (DoD), US Reps. Dan Kildee (D-Flint) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) have introduced legislation to create a new position at the DoD aimed at improving transparency, driving remediation and uplifting the voices of communities contaminated with PFAS.
Nov
2024
20
Was it the Mouse King? ‘Nutcracker’ props stolen from a Michigan ballet company
A ballet group in suburban Detroit is scrambling after someone stole a trailer filled with props for upcoming performances of the beloved holiday classic “The Nutcracker.”
Nov
2024
20
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.
