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8 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Here’s your weekly rundown from The MichiGanja Report:
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No maps, no insurance: Michigan floods expose lack of information, preparation in many rural areas
Many Michiganders had no idea they were at risk of flooding damage despite years of increasingly heavy precipitation.
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Rising costs complicate Michigan roadwork projects
Industry leaders say rising costs could continue pressure on transportation budgets.
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Michigan Senate passes state Voting Rights Act as federal act loses teeth
Michigan Democrats are advancing bills to help protect access to the ballot.
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DeBoer vs. McClusky: Republican faces ex-Republican in Michigan’s 86th District
State Rep. Nancy DeBoer was the first woman elected mayor of Holland. Joseph McClusky managed a campaign to unseat her in 2022—and now he wants to finish the job himself.
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5 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Here’s your weekly rundown from The MichiGanja Report:
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Michigan lawmakers forge ahead on energy issues as frustrations with utilities remain
Democrats in the Michigan House are cracking down on big utility companies.
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Schmaltz vs. Maino: Toss-up in Michigan’s 46th District could tip the House
State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson) anchored the news before she ran for office. Democratic challenger Jan Maino wants to make sure her third term never airs.
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Michigan Dems pitch new plan for free life-saving meds—including EpiPens
New state legislation introduced by state Sens. Darrin Camilleri and Chedrick Greene would wipe out co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance for three crucial medications.
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80% of Michiganders polled support ballot initiative to get big money out of politics
Across party lines, recent polling shows widespread public support for limiting donations to politicians by major interests.
