News Summary In a pivotal move, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a law providing nearly 48,000 residents with retroactive unemployment payments totaling about $34 million. Effective January 1, 2024, weekly benefits increase from $362 to $446. The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has started adjusting claims, with payments set to follow
News Summary Howard Miller Co., a prominent clock and furniture manufacturer in Zeeland, Michigan, will close down after nearly a century in business. The decision affects around 195 employees and is attributed to rising tariffs, interest rates, and a weak housing market. While the company will phase out operations by
News Summary Eleven wineries from the Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail in Michigan have successfully challenged local regulations in federal court, winning $50 million due to restrictive laws on merchandise sales and event hosting. U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney’s ruling emphasizes the adverse effects of local zoning laws on winery
News Summary DTE Energy’s involvement in a $100,000 donation to a dark money non-profit aimed at undermining Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Covid lockdown policies has been revealed. Court documents indicate a DTE employee facilitated the donation, contradicting DTE’s previous denials of political contributions. The donation was linked to Unlock Michigan’s
News Summary TerrAscend Corp., a national cannabis company, has announced its withdrawal from the Michigan market, resulting in the closure of 20 dispensaries and four cultivation facilities. This decision will lead to 236 layoffs and reflects a broader trend of multi-state cannabis companies exiting the state due to market oversaturation
News Summary Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is under investigation regarding a $20 million budget earmark connected to Fay Beydoun, a businesswoman who hosted a fundraiser for her. Allegations of embezzlement and mismanagement of funds related to Beydoun’s Global Link International have surfaced, raising ethical concerns about their relationship. The probe
News Summary TerrAscend Corp announced its complete withdrawal from the Michigan marijuana market by the end of 2025, closing 20 retail locations and a cultivation center, resulting in around 250 job losses. The decision comes amid declining profit margins and an oversupplied market. The closures will also affect well-known cannabis
News Summary TerrAscend Corp. has announced its decision to exit the Michigan cannabis market due to financial challenges, closing all 20 dispensaries and impacting around 1,200 employees. The closures are expected to be completed by the end of Q3 2025, with the company shifting its focus to more favorable markets
