State Economy
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7 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.
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UAW leader says Trump would send the labor movement into reverse if he’s elected again
UAW President Shawn Fain said ex-President Donald Trump is beholden to billionaires, knows nothing about the auto industry and would send the labor movement into reverse.
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Minimum wage and tipped workers to get a raise after Michigan Supreme Court decision
In a 4-3 decision, the Michigan Supreme Court overruled the state Legislature on Wednesday to reinstate major changes to the state’s minimum wage and paid sick leave laws.
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Whitmer signs new law to boost wages for clean energy workers
Legislation signed into law last week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will help ensure Michigan workers are paid fairly as the state transitions to cleaner, renewable energy.
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Labor unions eye ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ for new jobs in Genesee County
Michigan labor unions are banking on a forthcoming redevelopment project in Genesee County to create thousands of new manufacturing jobs.
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Michigan’s top court gives big victory to people trying to recoup cash from foreclosures
Hundreds of millions of dollars could potentially be returned to people who lost properties over unpaid taxes and foreclosures.
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6 ways Michigan’s new state budget invests in rural communities
An $82.5 billion budget bill signed this week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is heavily focused on investing in smaller, rural communities across Michigan.
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As acting governor, AG Nessel signs bill intending to protect homeowners into law
A bill intended to give homeowners more legal protections when working with real estate brokers became law Thursday after Attorney General Dana Nessel signed the legislation as acting governor.
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5 big takeaways from Michigan’s new education budget that every parent should know
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a $23 billion education budget that features record investments for Michigan’s public schools, students, and teachers.
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Opinion: Addressing housing and homelessness is my personal mission
Daniel Mahoney, the Mayor of Jackson and candidate for Michigan House District 46, understands the importance of affordable housing.
