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12 Quick Hits of Cannabis News From Across Michigan
Cannabis is a pretty big deal in Michigan—and there’s never a shortage of newsworthy headlines from the industry as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital. Here are a dozen things you need to know this week: The post 12 Quick Hits of Cannabis News From Across Michigan first appeared on The Gander.
Fake Electors Scheme: Wyoming Mayor Facing Calls to Resign After Charges Filed
Residents of Wyoming—the second-largest city in Kent County—are calling for Mayor Kent Vanderwood to resign, after the 69-year-old was charged with multiple felonies for his role in the fake electors scheme after the 2020 US presidential election. How we got here: July 2023: Attorney General Dana Nessel filed charges against Michigan’s 16 “fake electors” who... The post Fake Electors Scheme: Wyoming Mayor Facing Calls to Resign After Charges Filed first appeared on The Gander.
‘Bold Investments’ in Agriculture to Help Michigan Farmers Feed Their Communities
Nearly $2 million in grants awarded this week by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) are set to give a big boost to farmers in two dozen communities. The post ‘Bold Investments’ in Agriculture to Help Michigan Farmers Feed Their Communities first appeared on The Gander.
Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Enable Digital Licenses in Michigan
Michigan could become the fifth state to enable residents to add a digital state ID to their phone under a package of bills recently introduced in the Michigan Legislature. The post Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Enable Digital Licenses in Michigan first appeared on The Gander.
Tell Us Your Favorite Michigan-Made Edible
From gummies to chocolates, there are lots of great cannabis edibles in Michigan. We want to know: Which one is your favorite? Whether you live in the Upper Peninsula or the Thumb, show support for your favorite brand by answering our poll below! The MichiGanja Report will publish the results later this month. What part... The post Tell Us Your Favorite Michigan-Made Edible first appeared on The Gander.
New State Grants to Fix Roads in Oakland Co. Ahead of GM Expansion
Millions of dollars in state funding awarded this week through the Michigan Transportation Economic Development Fund is set to improve road conditions near General Motors’ Orion Assembly Plant as the automaker prepares to invest $3.5 billion in Michigan. The post New State Grants to Fix Roads in Oakland Co. Ahead of GM Expansion first appeared on The Gander.
Michigan Entrepreneurs Could Get Easier Access to Loans With This Program
The Northern Great Lakes Initiative has received millions of dollars in federal funding to offer support—and up to $500,000 in loans—for small business owners and aspiring business owners. The post Michigan Entrepreneurs Could Get Easier Access to Loans With This Program first appeared on The Gander.
Pregnant Woman’s Arrest in Carjacking Case Spurs Call to End Detroit Police Facial Recognition
A Detroit woman is suing the city and a police officer, saying she was falsely arrested when she was eight months pregnant and accused of a carjacking based on facial recognition technology that is now the target of lawsuits filed by three Black Michigan residents. The post Pregnant Woman’s Arrest in Carjacking Case Spurs Call to End Detroit Police Facial Recognition first appeared on The Gander.
Lions Reach Agreement With QB Teddy Bridgewater to Back Up Jared Goff, AP Source Says
The Detroit Lions have reached an agreement with free agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, according to a person familiar with the situation. The post Lions Reach Agreement With QB Teddy Bridgewater to Back Up Jared Goff, AP Source Says first appeared on The Gander.
This 16-Year-Old Detroiter Wins All of His Cases as a Juvenile Defense Attorney
For 16-year-old Detroiter Cayden Brown, social justice has always been at the forefront of his priorities. This is made apparent through the teenager’s work, which includes launching an online media platform to host open discussions on social issues, starting a nonprofit to serve underrepresented communities, and serving as a teen juvenile defense attorney. The post This 16-Year-Old Detroiter Wins All of His Cases as a Juvenile Defense Attorney first appeared on The Gander.
Michigan Officials Consider Next Steps After Study Finds PFAS in 45% of US Water Samples
A July study from researchers at the US Geological Survey found that roughly 45% of water samples contain at least one form of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals” that can have detrimental effects on the health of people exposed to them. The post Michigan Officials Consider Next Steps After Study Finds PFAS in 45% of US Water Samples first appeared on The Gander.
Lawmakers Celebrate Clean Water Funding Alongside Advocates in Ann Arbor
State and national lawmakers on Friday met with local advocates to celebrate environmental budget wins and clean up trails alongside the Huron River in Southeast Michigan. The post Lawmakers Celebrate Clean Water Funding Alongside Advocates in Ann Arbor first appeared on The Gander.
12 Grants Announced to Bring Michigan Communities Together Through Art & Culture
Funding has been announced for 12 projects throughout the state aimed at helping Michiganders connect with their communities. The post 12 Grants Announced to Bring Michigan Communities Together Through Art & Culture first appeared on The Gander.
After Helping Prevent Extinctions for 50 Years, The Endangered Species Act Itself May be in Peril
Fifty years after the Endangered Species Act law took effect, environmental advocates and scientists say it's as essential as ever. Habitat loss, pollution, climate change and disease are putting an estimated 1 million species worldwide at risk. Yet the law has become so controversial that Congress hasn't updated it since 1992 — and some worry it won't last another half-century. The post After Helping Prevent Extinctions for 50 Years, The Endangered Species Act Itself May be in Peril first appeared on The Gander.
Currents of Change: New State Grants to Amp Up Electric Future for Michigan’s Great Lakes
More than $500,000 in state grants awarded this week are set to establish what will become an evolving network of shore-side charging facilities for electric boats operating on the Great Lakes. The post Currents of Change: New State Grants to Amp Up Electric Future for Michigan’s Great Lakes first appeared on The Gander.
Judge Dismisses Macomb County GOP Suit to Decertify 2020 Election
BY ANNA LIZ NICHOLS, MICHIGAN ADVANCE A lawsuit by Macomb County Republicans to decertify the 2020 election, in which President Joe Biden defeated former President Donald Trump in Michigan, was dismissed Wednesday. Judge Paul L. Maloney of the US District Court for the Western District of Michigan dismissed the lawsuit filed by the Macomb County... The post Judge Dismisses Macomb County GOP Suit to Decertify 2020 Election first appeared on The Gander.
Trump Allies Who ‘Orchestrated’ Plan to Tamper with Voting Machines Face Charges in Michigan
A Michigan attorney involved in multiple efforts around the country to overturn the 2020 election in support of former President Donald Trump has been charged in connection with accessing and tampering with voting machines in Michigan. The post Trump Allies Who ‘Orchestrated’ Plan to Tamper with Voting Machines Face Charges in Michigan first appeared on The Gander.
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