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Business News

Wayne County Transit Expansion Discussed by Industry Leaders

Detroit, Michigan, January 30, 2026 Industry leaders in Detroit, Michigan emphasize the importance of expanding Wayne County’s public transportation system. Efforts are being made to educate residents about public transit benefits, aiming to increase ridership and secure federal funding. Key improvements include enhancing rider experience with Wi-Fi on buses and tap-to-board

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January 30, 2026 11:42 am
Proposed data center in Southeast Michigan with rural landscape
Michigan Business News

Controversy Surrounds Proposed Data Centers in Southeast Michigan

News Summary Four proposed data centers in Southeast Michigan, particularly a $1 billion project in Augusta Township, are causing budgetary and environmental concerns among local communities. While some officials support the development for its economic potential, residents fear the environmental impact and utility costs. A referendum is scheduled for 2026

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October 17, 2025 8:59 am
Aerial view of a data center surrounded by solar farms in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan Business News

Proposed Data Centers Spark Debate in Southeast Michigan

News Summary Southeast Michigan is witnessing proposals for four massive data centers, challenging traditional locations for such projects. Augusta Township has approved rezoning for a Thor Equities data center, aimed at boosting local infrastructure despite community concerns over environmental impacts. The demand for these centers is driven by advancements in

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October 17, 2025 8:56 am
Community protest against AI data center development
Michigan Business News

Saline Township Leads Opposition Against AI Data Centers

News Summary Saline Township, Michigan, is leading a movement against AI data centers amid rising energy costs and environmental concerns. The township recently rejected a 250-acre data center proposal and faces similar opposition as other municipalities across the U.S. grapple with the implications of data centers on local resources and

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October 14, 2025 9:06 am
Production line of electric vehicles at Lansing assembly plant
Michigan Business News

Trump Administration Considers $16 Billion in Grant Cancellations

News Summary The Trump administration is contemplating the cancellation of over $16 billion in federal grants, including a vital $500 million grant for General Motors’ Lansing plant. This decision raises serious concerns about the future of electric vehicle production and local job security. Critics argue that such actions undermine Congress’s

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October 11, 2025 8:50 am
Commercial turkeys on a farm in Ottawa County, Michigan, with biosecurity measures in place.
Michigan Breaking News

Ottawa County Faces Major Avian Influenza Outbreak

News Summary Ottawa County, Michigan, is grappling with a significant outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey flock of 30,000 birds. This outbreak, confirmed on October 7, 2025, marks the third case this year, with a cumulative loss of roughly 344,100 birds impacting the local poultry

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October 9, 2025 9:11 am
Illustration showing beer cans with chemical symbols for PFAS in a city background.
Michigan Business News

Study Reveals PFAS Contaminants in U.S. Brews

News Summary A recent study by RTI International shows that various beers brewed across the U.S., particularly in Michigan, contain PFAS chemicals. The findings raise health concerns as PFAS are linked to serious conditions like cancer. Beers from Kalamazoo and Kent counties exhibited alarming levels of PFOA and PFBS, respectively.

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October 2, 2025 9:06 am
An alligator resting by Blue Heron Lagoon at Belle Isle Park
Michigan Breaking News

Alligator Rescued at Belle Isle Park Raises Concerns

News Summary An alligator was spotted sunbathing at Belle Isle Park, causing concern among locals. The creature, found by a visitor, was rescued and is now under investigation by the DNR. Officials emphasize the need for responsible pet ownership to prevent exotic species from impacting local ecosystems. Belle Isle, Michigan

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October 2, 2025 9:00 am
Michigan road construction with cannabis plants in the foreground
Michigan Business News

Michigan House Passes Road Funding Tax Act on Marijuana

News Summary The Michigan state House has approved the Comprehensive Road Funding Tax Act, imposing a 24% tax on wholesale marijuana prices to raise funds for road construction. Projected to generate $420 million annually, the tax has raised concerns among industry representatives about its potential impact on the struggling cannabis

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September 28, 2025 8:54 am

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