News Summary The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the case of The Gym 24/7 Fitness in Alma, Michigan, effectively ending its legal battle for compensation lost during COVID-19 lockdowns. The gym had claimed that the state’s closure orders amounted to an unconstitutional taking of property rights. The lower
News Summary President Donald Trump is proposing to redirect $3 billion in federal research funds from Harvard University to trade schools to address the skilled trades crisis in the U.S. Amid rising concerns from educators about the negative impact on scientific progress, the plan aims to tackle the shortage of
News Summary The U.S. House of Representatives has narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which proposes a $285 billion cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) over the next decade. The legislation imposes stricter work requirements on beneficiaries and introduces new state cost-sharing responsibilities. Approximately 52,000 older
News Summary LACROIX Electronics has announced the closure of its manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan, resulting in the layoff of 115 employees. This decision is part of a broader strategy to withdraw from North America by 2025 due to declining revenue and market uncertainties. Alongside the Grand Rapids plant,
News Summary Consumer Reports revealed alarming findings about Kroger overcharging its customers, with discrepancies between shelf prices and checkout totals leading to an average overcharge of $1.70 per item. Investigations in 26 stores across 14 states pinpointed over 150 products with expired sale tags. Despite claims of adherence to Michigan’s
News Summary Over 300 nursing home employees from five Ciena Healthcare facilities in Metro Detroit initiated a one-day strike on May 20, 2025, advocating for better wages and conditions. Represented by SEIU Healthcare Michigan, the workers demand increased pay, paid sick time, improved shift differentials, and better health insurance due
News Summary Michigan’s AmeriCorps programs are in jeopardy following a significant funding reduction of nearly $400 million, amounting to a 41% budget cut. This drastic change threatens various community services and volunteer opportunities, deeply affecting organizations relied upon by locals. With immediate repercussions being felt across educational and environmental initiatives,
News Summary Ohio’s recreational marijuana market sees average prices drop from $9.40 to $6.30 per gram since sales began in August 2024. Despite this, Ohio prices remain significantly higher than Michigan, where consumers pay about $2.29 per gram. Stricter regulations and limited cultivation licenses contribute to these disparities, as many
News Summary As Michigan’s cannabis industry marks its five-year anniversary, it faces significant challenges, including price drops and increased competition from the illicit market. The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) struggles to enforce compliance, while lawmakers seek solutions to stabilize the market. Key issues include the influx of unregulated hemp products
News Summary Michigan families are facing a severe child care crisis, with low wages driving caregivers away, leading to a shortage of affordable services. The state bears significant economic impacts, with estimated losses of $2.9 billion annually due to workforce issues. Proposed solutions involve wage subsidies and community programs like
