News Summary Joshua Cowen, an education policy professor at Michigan State University, has announced his candidacy for Congress in Michigan’s 7th District. Cowen aims to advocate for public education, affordable healthcare, and job stability. With support from the National Education Association, he challenges incumbent Tom Barrett, highlighting the need to
News Summary The State of Michigan Retirement System has tripled its investment in Bitcoin by increasing its holdings in the Ark Bitcoin ETF to 300,000 shares, valued at approximately $11.3 million. This move indicates growing institutional confidence in cryptocurrencies as the state pension fund becomes the first in the U.S.
News Summary Starbucks is set to close its pickup-only store in Grand Rapids as part of a strategy to move away from this model by fiscal 2026. This decision impacts around 80-90 such stores across over 20 states, with a focus on enhancing customer experience and fostering a more traditional
News Summary Kenneth Stayt, a 70-year-old from Fenton, Michigan, won a remarkable lottery prize of $25,000 a year for life from the Michigan Lottery’s Lucky For Life game. After purchasing a ticket at Sagebrush Cantina, he matched the winning numbers drawn on July 19. Stayt chose a one-time lump sum
News Summary The owners of several well-known wineries on the Leelanau Peninsula have taken over Michigan by the Bottle locations in Metro Detroit. This transition comes with plans to enhance the tasting experience and promote Michigan wines. The new partnership aims to spotlight selected wineries, revamp tasting rooms, and expand
News Summary From August 2 to August 16, 2023, Michigan will host the Northern Strike military exercise, the largest of its kind sponsored by the National Guard Bureau. Over 7,500 military personnel from across the nation and nine international partners will engage in diverse training scenarios at Camp Grayling and
News Summary Republican Representative Bill Huizenga has announced he will not run for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, effectively paving the way for former Rep. Mike Rogers to enter the Republican primary. Trump’s potential support for Rogers could influence the race as both parties gear up for elections in 2026.
News Summary The Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Michigan is preparing to become the first U.S. nuclear facility to restart after being decommissioned, with the NRC granting approval for reactivation. The plant has been offline since May 2022, and Holtec International plans to conduct tests and maintenance to resume operations
News Summary Black homeownership in Michigan faces significant challenges, with mortgage denial rates exceeding 20% for Black applicants in Grand Rapids and Detroit. A recent LendingTree analysis shows that the Black homeownership rate in Grand Rapids is the lowest among the 50 largest U.S. metros, at just 30.1%. Systemic barriers,
News Summary President Donald Trump has endorsed former U.S. Representative Mike Rogers for the open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. This endorsement solidifies Rogers as a leading Republican candidate after Bill Huizenga announced he would not run. With Trump’s backing, Rogers seeks to leverage his experience as the chair of
