State Economy
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7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
There’s never a shortage of cannabis news in Michigan.
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Advocates urge Michigan Legislature not to roll back paid sick leave law
Mothering Justice hosted a press conference and rally on the Michigan State Capitol steps denouncing proposed cuts to the Earned Sick Time Act.
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Fresh food, stronger farms: Michigan invests millions to support local agriculture
A new ‘Farm-to-Family’ grant program aims to connect Michigan farmers with more consumers, boost local economies, and build a stronger food system.
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Whitmer’s new budget plan to include ‘record high’ school funding
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to propose “record high” per-pupil funding in her upcoming budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, her office told the Michigan Advance.
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‘We’ve got to move forward’ — Michigan electric vehicle industry responds to Trump’s policy changes
While President Donald Trump took aim at the electric vehicle industry this week, there is still optimism about the industry’s future in Michigan, a state retooling from America’s most recognizable auto hub to its number one destination for electric vehicle investment.
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Michigan Dems renew push to cap rising drug prices with new oversight board
Millions of Michiganders who are struggling to afford their prescription medications may soon find some relief through recently introduced state legislation that’s aimed at capping the prices of some of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the state of Michigan.
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Minimum wage and sick leave bills clear Michigan House with bipartisan support after heated debate
With less than a month remaining until new minimum wage and paid sick leave laws are set to take effect, the GOP-led Michigan House continued to fast track two bills that would roll back some of the changes.
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Michigan Senate Dems pursue legal action against House Republicans over blocked bills
Senate Democrats authorized legal action against House Republicans for withholding nine bills passed last session— accusing them of violating Michigan’s Constitution by delaying the legislation from reaching the governor’s desk.
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Whitmer signs bills allowing Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth control
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills this week to cut through what she described as “unnecessary red tape” that has limited access to reproductive health care.
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6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
There’s never a shortage of newsworthy headlines from Michigan’s cannabis industry as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital.
