State Economy
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State lawmakers sound alarm on rising costs as Trump returns to Michigan
Ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to Detroit this week, Michigan lawmakers signed onto a new report warning that his economic agenda is driving up costs for families statewide.
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Slotkin follows up on ‘Economic War Plan’ with bill declaring a national housing emergency
US Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) put forth a plan on Thursday to utilize the full force of the federal government to address the nation’s housing crisis.
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8 cannabis-infused drinks to help Michiganders survive Dry January
Skipping booze this month? These Michigan-made, cannabis-infused beverages are the real workaround.
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Trio of Michigan Senate Democrats introduce policy to address data center water usage
Following a groundswell of opposition to data center projects throughout the state, a trio of Democratic lawmakers in the Michigan Senate have put forth policy to address concerns of the facilities’ water and energy usage.
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Trump wants to loosen federal weed laws. Here’s what that actually means for Michigan stoners
Marijuana could soon be reclassified under federal law. It’s a big deal for cannabis businesses and researchers. But for many Michigan consumers, the change may go unnoticed.
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6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Here’s what you need to know from the past week in Michigan cannabis:
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Michigan Dems say $645M work project cuts are ‘cruel’
Organizations that have relied on Michigan state agency work project funding learned Thursday that the House Republican vote to disapprove nearly $645 million in agency spending will be harmful to key services aided by the state.
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OPINION: Keep the lights on for Michigan electrical workers, save clean energy investments
Trump’s attacks on clean energy are setting Michigan back.
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8 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Cannabis is driving Michigan’s economy, fixing its roads, and helping its veterans.
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Who’s backing who in Michigan’s US Senate race?
The race for US Senate in Michigan is quickly becoming a test of political identity.
