News Summary Michigan state officials are taking action to recover $23.6 million in incentives from Gotion Inc. after the company abandoned its electric vehicle battery plant project. The project, initially supported by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, promised to create over 2,000 jobs. However, local opposition and legal challenges hindered progress, prompting
News Summary Epic Games has filed a lawsuit against Ayob Nasser and Idris Nahdi for allegedly using automated bot accounts to manipulate player engagement metrics in Fortnite. The lawsuit, initiated on October 7, 2024, claims the duo created over 20,000 fake accounts to boost their island’s traffic for monetary rewards.
News Summary Daniel Filer, owner of a MiG-23 plane, has filed a lawsuit against a passenger involved in a crash during an air show in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The incident occurred on August 13, 2023, when both pilots ejected after a malfunction led to the aircraft crashing near residential areas. Investigators
News Summary Office Depot has faced significant backlash after terminating an employee who refused to print a poster for a vigil honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The incident occurred just hours before the vigil, leading to wide criticism and calls for a boycott from Republican leaders and the public alike.
News Summary A $20 million legislative grant intended for the American-Arab Chamber of Commerce is under scrutiny as allegations of embezzlement arise against businesswoman Fay Beydoun. Initial investigations reveal funds may have been misallocated for personal enrichment instead of business initiatives. This complex case involves multiple state officials and raises
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
News Summary The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association (MCIA) has filed a lawsuit challenging a newly enacted 24% wholesale marijuana tax. Arguing it violates the Michigan Constitution, the MCIA claims the tax was improperly passed and seeks a court ruling to declare it invalid. With a projected revenue of $420 million
News Summary The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association has filed a lawsuit against the state over a newly enacted 24% wholesale tax on cannabis that is set to take effect in 2026. The MiCIA argues this tax violates constitutional provisions and is an unlawful increase on the already imposed cannabis taxes.
News Summary Michigan lawmakers have approved a new 24% wholesale tax on recreational cannabis, set to take effect on January 1, 2026. This tax aims to generate approximately $420 million annually for road construction and repairs. However, the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association (MCIA) has filed a lawsuit, arguing that this
News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan has announced a new 24% tax on wholesale marijuana sales, set to take effect on October 7, 2025. This tax aims to generate approximately $420 million annually for road repairs and infrastructure improvements. While the tax targets transactions from growers to retail dispensaries,
