State Economy
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Rental application fees would be capped at $25 under legislation considered by Michigan senators
Legislation to ban landlords from imposing any fees that are not reasonable, while also capping rental application fees at $25, is being considered in the Michigan Senate.
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Michigan hospitals at risk of closing if Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ passes
State officials from around the Great Lakes explain how Medicaid cuts will impact ‘Ganders—and the state’s economy.
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7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
A new week means a fresh batch of cannabis news. From policy shifts to local headlines, we’ve got everything you need to stay informed—and maybe a little entertained.
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‘A catastrophe for my family’: Michigan moms, doctors beg Republicans not to gut Medicaid
Parents, doctors, and health officials are warning that proposed federal Medicaid cuts would threaten children’s lives and dismantle essential services across the state.
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Report: Food assistance cuts would cost Michigan about $900 million
The more than $290 billion cuts to federal food assistance programming being passed through Congress in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will cost Michigan about $900 million, the Michigan State Budget Office found this week.
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6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
From courtrooms to grow rooms, there’s no shortage of action in Michigan’s cannabis scene.
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Michiganders urge Republicans to think twice before killing thousands of jobs
All seven Republicans in Michigan’s congressional delegation backed a bill that would gut energy investments and put thousands of new manufacturing jobs at risk.
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5 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
If it’s happening in Michigan’s cannabis world, it’s probably happening fast—and making headlines.
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Joe Tate’s next mission: From the Marine Corps to the US Senate
State Rep. Joe Tate opens up about his Detroit roots, the American dream, the messiness of politics, and what Michigan needs from its next senator.
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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.
