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7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
The joints keep burning and the news keeps coming. Here’s your latest look at what’s happening across Michigan’s cannabis scene.
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6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Another week, another pile of cannabis headlines.
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Michigan lawmaker wants to block utility rate increases
New state legislation aims to slow how often utility companies can request rate increases as Michigan’s electricity costs climb faster than most of the country.
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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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Abuse, neglect common in Michigan nursing homes—and no one is coming to help
Nearly three residents died of suspected neglect or abuse at Michigan nursing homes in the past four years, according to a Bridge Michigan review of more than 3,100 state and federal inspection records and court documents.
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7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
New year, same weed drama. Here are seven quick hits of Michigan cannabis news to get you caught up.
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OPINION: Michigan’s students deserve a future full of opportunities
Michigan’s School Aid Budget must commit to closing opportunity gaps, funding special education, and supporting educators.
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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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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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Michigan Dems urge ICE to release Detroit high school students
State and federal legislators from the Detroit area sent a letter on Tuesday to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials asking for the release of four students who attend Western International High School, a part of Detroit Public Schools, who, along with their parents have been detained by ICE.
