State Economy
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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.
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Michigan plans to add 1,220 new homes in 3 cities
Governor Whitmer announced major housing and development initiatives across three Michigan cities.
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6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Another week, another blaze of headlines from Michigan’s cannabis world.
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Cannabis meets community at Rolling Embers’ outdoor lounge in New Buffalo
Where else can you buy a 1,000 mg edible, then (legally) spark up a joint or two right outside? Rolling Embers is putting southwest Michigan on the map with its unique product selection and outdoor cannabis lounge.
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Genesee County sees manufacturing boom with 150 new jobs
Michigan Gov. Whitmer announced that two manufacturing companies are expanding to Genesee County, opening up 150 new jobs.
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Can Michigan students afford the GOP’s education agenda?
Republican state lawmakers are pushing dozens of new bills that aim to make changes at Michigan’s public schools—but many of them are unlikely to make their way into law.
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5 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
The grass is always greener in the Mitten, especially when it comes to cannabis news.
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Whitmer signs new order to help more Michigan men afford college and job training
A new executive directive from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer aims to connect thousands of young men across Michigan with tuition-free college and career training—helping them land better jobs and closing a growing gender gap in education.
