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Michigan is building the nation’s first smart highway
A three-mile stretch of Interstate 94 in Michigan will be converted into America’s first smart highway. Axios reports that the Alphabet-backed startup Cavnue has started constructing the smart highway as part of a new pilot project that could spur other construction projects across the country. Another project, a "Smart Freight Corridor" on State Highway 130 by Austin, Texas, is also being developed.
How Michigan State School Budget Affects West Bloomfield Schools | Dr. Dania Bazzi
West Bloomfield School District Superintendent Dr. Dania Bazzi explains how the recently-passed Michigan state school budget will affect our local schools this year and beyond, including programs aimed at addressing food insecurity and mental health. Stay up to date with our videos by subscribing to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CivicCenterTV15?sub_confirmation=1. Visit our...
Survival Strategy: Michigan Olive Garden Restaurants Say No Discounts
In an era when restaurants are trying to win back customers with discounts, Olive Garden Restaurants in Michigan are taking a different tack: Survival. Restaurants such as McDonald's have recently announced $5 promotions in order to regain customers' loyalty during challenging economic times. But your local Olive Garden isn't jumping on the bandwagon.
Michigan HOAs can’t ban solar panels under newly passed bill
The Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act would prohibit homeowners associations from banning rooftop solar panels and other green improvements. It passed on party lines and awaits Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s signature. Proponents applaud the bill for removing barriers to renewable energy, while opponents fear the bill undermines neighborhoods’ authority.
Michigan opens first public EV charging network for off-road vehicles
The nation’s first public EV charging network for off-road vehicles is now open in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Proponents say they hope for continued expansion, but it may be a while before the average trail-rider goes electric. Michigan’s nascent electric transportation sector is expanding to the trail-riding crowd, with...
Michigan DNR implementing 'Operation Dry Water' to keep waterways safe this holiday week
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Operation Dry Water will be kicking off this week, just in time for the 4th of July holiday. Operation Dry Water is a national campaign to bring awareness and enforcement to water ways to help prevent and stop boaters from boating under the influence. As...
Prep Your Pets For A Loud Holiday Weekend in Southwest Michigan
It might get a little loud in southwest Michigan this weekend-- to say the least!. In addition to the traditional 4th of July fireworks celebrations that will be on display throughout the area, the annual Field of Flight air show is set to kick off this Wednesday in Battle Creek.
Warning: Dog & Cat Food Being Recalled in Michigan
When it comes to the health of your furry friends, you're always going to put them first. With that being said, there is yet another recall currently hitting the shelfs that you should be aware of. Before you head out to the store you should check for this recall. Dog...
‘Makes my skin crawl.’ Michigan marijuana customers may be inhaling harmful ingredients
LANSING, MI -- Michigan marijuana regulators know some vaping products contain a potentially harmful ingredient, but they don’t plan to test for it until October. That’s when new testing requirements will begin for medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, an ingredient often derived from coconut or palm oil, according to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA).
Catch a giant Smokey Bear hot air balloon in Michigan this week
A giant Smokey Bear hot air balloon will visit Michigan this week. The face of fire prevention will soar above the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City. The balloon – a so-called “special shape” featuring Smokey’s face and signature ranger hat – will be inflated in the late afternoon each day at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons.
Drug More Deadly Than Fentanyl Has Been Found In Michigan, And Could Be Growing
The opioid crisis in North America is at an all-time high, and one of the worst drugs being abused is fentanyl. In 2020, more than 1,900 people died in Michigan of synthetic overdoses that included fentanyl, which accounts for more than 70% of overdose deaths in the state. But as...
Funding agreement finally reached for $1.1 billion invasive carp project
After years of negotiations, state officials from Michigan and Illinois have entered an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to fund a major project to keep invasive carp from spreading into the Great Lakes.
Fireworks and the 4th of July go hand-in-hand — But should Michiganders be allowed nearly a week to shoot them off?
Fireworks and Independence Day go hand-in-hand. But in Michigan, people can shoot them off from June 29 until at least July 4. With legislation being explored about shortening that window, what exactly do Michiganders want?
State Theatre nonprofit not permitted to solicit donations, AG’s office says
BAY CITY, MI – The Michigan Attorney General’s Office plans to look into whether a recently-formed nonprofit group violated state regulations when it sent a letter to approximately 900 people inquiring if they would consider making future donations. The State Theatre of Great Lakes Bay Region was formed...
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