Michigan social issues

Residents Voice Concerns Over Michigan’s High-Voltage Transmission Lines

News Summary Landowners in Michigan are raising alarms over high-voltage transmission line projects led by ITC Holdings, fearing property condemnation…

16 hours ago

Black Homeownership Struggles in Michigan Highlight Widening Gap

News Summary Black homeownership in Michigan faces significant challenges, with mortgage denial rates exceeding 20% for Black applicants in Grand…

6 days ago

Michigan Renters Face Escalating Housing Crisis

News Summary A report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition highlights a growing housing crisis for Michigan renters, with…

1 week ago

TerrAscend Exits Michigan Cannabis Market, Lays Off 230+ Employees

News Summary TerrAscend Corp. has announced its exit from the Michigan cannabis market, resulting in over 230 layoffs and plans…

3 weeks ago

TerrAscend Exits Michigan Cannabis Market, Impacting Jobs

News Summary TerrAscend Corp has announced its exit from the Michigan cannabis market, affecting 20 dispensaries and over 240 employees.…

4 weeks ago

Michigan Proposes Controversial Abortion Legislation

News Summary On May 1, 2025, Michigan State Representative Josh Schriver introduced two bills aimed at classifying elective abortions as…

4 weeks ago

Concerns Rise for Same-Sex Marriage Rights in Michigan

News Summary As the tenth anniversary of the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling approaches, advocates express growing fears that same-sex marriage…

1 month ago

Lawsuit Against University of Michigan Claims Discrimination

News Summary FASORP has filed a lawsuit against the University of Michigan and the Michigan Law Review, alleging that straight…

1 month ago

Single Adults in Michigan Need $87,000 by 2025 for Comfort

News Summary A recent study reveals that single adults in Michigan will require an annual salary of over $87,000 by…

1 month ago

Michigan Board Advances Minimum Wage Referendum

News Summary The Michigan Board of Canvassers has approved a referendum to potentially overturn laws limiting the state's minimum wage…

2 months ago