State Economy
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Uncertainty marks Michigan’s future as economists estimate tariffs could cost the state 13,000 jobs
Michigan could lose 13,000 jobs in the next several years due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on foreign goods, according to economists from University of Michigan.
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5 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Whether it’s new rules, local buzz, or weird weed drama, Michigan’s cannabis industry never stays quiet for long.
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Weed companies say Trump’s trade war will drive up the cost of getting high in Michigan
President Donald Trump’s tariffs are set to increase production costs for cannabis companies across the country. And Michiganders could end up paying the price.
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5 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Weed waits for no one. And in Michigan, the pace of cannabis-related headlines is only speeding up.
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What happens when Congress slashes Medicaid? Ask a Michigan mom.
Republican lawmakers say they’re trimming the fat. But Michigan moms say Medicaid cuts could put their families at risk, close hospitals, and leave thousands without care.
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5 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
The state’s cannabis industry is continuing to evolve—and we’re tracking every twist, turn, and toke-worthy headline.
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Trump’s energy agenda killed hundreds of Michigan jobs. Thousands more could be next.
A new report shows the Trump administration’s energy agenda has already wiped out hundreds of clean energy jobs across Michigan, with far more hanging in the balance.
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Trump offers automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs, after worries they could hurt US factories
President Donald Trump signed executive orders Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on automobiles and auto parts, a significant reversal as the import taxes threatened to hurt domestic manufacturers.
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Trump, with Whitmer at his side, announces new fighter wing for Michigan’s Selfridge air base
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined President Donald Trump when he landed at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County Tuesday, where he announced 21 new F-15EX fighter aircraft to be based there, as well as new KC-46A refueling tankers that had been previously announced.
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Trump’s first 100 days have left Michiganders holding the bag
Michiganders helped send Trump back to the White House. But 100 days later, the state is facing the fallout from tariffs, layoffs, and one of the nation’s highest unemployment rates.
