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As medical marijuana shrinks, Michigan mulls ‘clean merge’ with recreational
Bipartisan effort seeks to merge Michigan medical, recreational marijuana licensing into one regulatory system. Supporters say the proposal would be a ‘clean merge’ aimed at reducing regulatory hurdles, ease access for medical consumers. Change would require backing from 75% of state lawmakers to pass. Al Williams opened DaCut...
Buc-ee’s Breaks Ground on New Location, 2 Hours From Michigan
Buc-ee's is moving closer and closer to Michigan as the popular convenience store chain just broke ground on a new location that's roughly two hours from Michigan. This new location will be the closest Buc-ee's to Michigan. Earlier this month, Buc-ee's officially broke ground on its first Ohio location. I...
West Michigan lawmakers float plans to protect critical dunes from harmful development
With sun shining on the grassy dunes behind them at Oval Beach in Saugatuck, state Reps. Rachel Hood (D-Grand Rapids) and Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph) last week discussed two bills in the works to protect critical dunes like those behind them. Michigan is home to 74,000 acres of critical dune areas along 265 miles of […]
Michigan events to check out this weekend
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Let’s take a look at some things happening in west Michigan and around the state this long holiday weekend!. You can start the walk across the Mackinac Bridge from either Mackinaw City or Saint Ignace. There’s no fee or registration to participate in the walk and you will get a numbered bridge walk certificate at the completion of your walk! If you’re traveling on Monday, make note that the bridge is closed from 6:30am to noon.
Summer drownings renew calls for water safety legislation
Drownings in Michigan this summer have once again put a spotlight on water safety in a state with the nation's longest freshwater coastline and an abundance of inland lakes. In metro Detroit's Oakland County, home to a large number of beaches, an increase in drownings compared with last year has left a tragic...
Michigan pop maker Faygo coming out with new flavor of soda
DETROIT - Faygo is coming out with a brand new flavor of pop, and you could be among the first to try it before it hits grocery and convenience store shelves. The Detroit-based pop-maker, which has been around since 1907 and still makes its sodas in Detroit, has just unveiled Jolly Green Apple.
Two popular Great Lakes cruise ships are returning to Michigan
Two of the grandest Great Lakes cruise ships are making a comeback in 2025 and will bring thousands of maritime tourists back to Michigan’s ports. The Victory Cruise Lines vessels, Victory I and Victory II, will return to the Great Lakes after a year-long hiatus. The 190-passenger vessels were out of commission in 2024 after their previous owners went bankrupt and were forced to sell the ships at auction in April.
Michigan Department of Education makes another push for federal civil rights case to be thrown out
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The Michigan Department of Education on Friday made a final legal plea for a U.S. Department of Education administrative judge to dismiss all claims that the state agency violated the rights of students with disabilities during COVID-era school closures.
MDOT to allow some flammable, corrosive materials to cross Ambassador Bridge
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced Friday they will lift some restrictions on the transportation of flammable liquids and corrosive materials across the Ambassador Bridge. The decision, which takes effect on Oct. 29, comes after the Detroit International Bridge Co., owners of the Ambassador Bridge, requested in November 2023 that MDOT lift those restrictions on fuel and materials used to make batteries. ...
Michigan Appeals Court agrees with lower judge: Cornel West belongs on presidential ballot
Independent presidential candidate Cornel West is eligible for Michigan's Nov. 5 ballot, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Friday. The court's 3-0 opinion upholds a ruling by the Michigan Court of Claims, but reverses a ruling by the Michigan Bureau of Elections that West was ineligible for the ballot because of problems with an affidavit he filed with the state. ...
Up North churches 'sharing God's heart' for immigrant neighbors amid polarized politics
ARCADIA — Near the shores of Lake Michigan in the northwestern part of the state, immigrant families streamed into the former elementary school of a small township on a hot Sunday afternoon. "¡Trabajadores Agricolas Y Familias!" read a sign in Spanish greeting them at the entrance of the community center of Arcadia. "Welcome Farm Workers and Families!" ...
15 Mobile Food Pantries to come to the UP in September
MARQUETTE, MI— Feeding America West Michigan has released its September schedule of mobile food pantry dates. Citizens with food insecurity can pick up free items without having to provide income information. Many sites will allow you to pick up food as a proxy for another household that cannot physically attend.
Michigan prosecutor not authorizing charges in alleged double voting incident
(CBS DETROIT) - A prosecutor in Michigan says he will not authorize charges against four people accused of double voting in August's primary election. In a statement on Thursday, Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido, a Republican, said that after reviewing evidence, the office "concluded probable cause did not exist to believe that a crime had occurred." "We evaluate cases based on facts," Lucido said in the statement. "St. Clair Shores elections officials quickly identified the issue, preserved records for review, and reported it promptly. This demonstrates that election safeguards are effective and maintain overall integrity."The incident involves four St. Clair Shores residents...
Back to School: Local Leaders Share Concerns, Excitement
TCAPS (John VanWagoner, Superintendent) – Roughly 8,000 students. What’s new, different or exciting in your district for the 2024-25 school year?. For the 2024-25 school year, TCAPS is introducing several innovative programs and facilities to enhance student learning and experience. A significant addition that will be completed this winter is the new Innovation and Manufacturing Centers at both West and Central High Schools. These new centers will allow an expanded focus on STEM programming, including new STEM courses and increased opportunities for our FIRST Robotics team. These centers are designed to create hands-on learning opportunities, preparing students for careers in technology and engineering by engaging them in real-world problem-solving, and design challenges.
New Trump-Harris poll results; Savage X Fenty opens; Arts Beats & Eats; more
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