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9 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
There’s never a shortage of cannabis news in Michigan.
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Tribal nations in Michigan withdraw from Line 5 tunnel project discussions
Six Michigan-based tribes have withdrawn from federal discussions over the proposed Line 5 oil pipeline tunnel, calling it “unacceptable” that a permit for the controversial project is expected to be issued soon in accordance with an executive order by President Donald Trump declaring a national “energy emergency.”
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Michigan AG sounds alarm after Trump administration fires consumer watchdogs
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning about an increased risk of scams and fraudulent business practices in Michigan, should President Donald Trump’s administration carry out its plan to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
