Big Rapids, Michigan, January 31, 2026 The Michigan Attorney General has demanded the repayment of $23.7 million from Gotion Inc. following the company’s abandonment of a $2.4 billion battery factory project in Big Rapids. This facility, expected to create 2,350 jobs, was deemed abandoned after Gotion failed to meet investment and
News Summary Michigan lawmakers recently approved a $75.9 billion budget with bipartisan support, allocating significant funds for education and infrastructure. The budget includes $51.8 billion for government operations and $24.1 billion for education, while introducing a controversial 24% wholesale tax on marijuana sales expected to generate substantial road funding. Despite
News Summary Michigan lawmakers approved a $1.6 billion continuation budget to fund state operations for one week as they work on the full budget for fiscal year 2026. Governor Whitmer signed the bill shortly after it passed with overwhelming support in both the House and Senate. The continuation budget ensures
News Summary The Michigan House of Representatives has approved a Republican budget totaling $78.5 billion along party lines. This budget is $5 billion less than Governor Whitmer’s proposal and raises concerns over funding essential services. Key features include increased road funding and mandates for state employees, but deep cuts to
News Summary Todd Bernstein, a 67-year-old financial advisor from Birmingham, Michigan, has been charged with four counts of insurance fraud involving elderly clients. Following an investigation by the Michigan Attorney General’s office, Bernstein allegedly submitted misleading annuity applications, raising serious concerns about consumer trust in financial advisory practices. The case
News Summary Onyx Partners Ltd., a Boston-based private equity firm, has announced its acquisition of 119 JCPenney stores for $947 million. The all-cash deal, set to close by September 8, 2025, aims to help JCPenney repay its creditors following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in 2020. The stores span 16.05
News Summary The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that Jacqueline Davis can continue her $3 million lawsuit against BetMGM over a disputed gambling win attributed to a software malfunction. Davis won nearly $3.3 million playing ‘Luck O’ The Roulette’, but her account was suspended due to a claimed technical error.
News Summary On July 3, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved President Trump’s $1 trillion budget bill, following a tight Senate vote. The legislation promises substantial tax cuts and funding for military and border security but faces significant opposition regarding its impact on healthcare and social programs. Critics
News Summary The U.S. House of Representatives has passed President Trump’s tax and spending bill, known as the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ by a narrow margin of 218-214. While the legislation promises broad tax cuts and spending reductions, it faces criticism for potential impacts on Medicaid and essential social programs.
News Summary The U.S. Department of Labor has paused operations at multiple Job Corps centers, including those in Detroit, Flint, and Grand Rapids, due to financial shortfalls. Over 700 students are affected, causing uncertainty about their futures. Lawmakers are urging a reversal of the decision, emphasizing its detrimental impact on
