News & Fun in Michigan
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News and events of Michigan’s Upper Thumb that are worth knowing in the region.
Here are some of the top stories.
Michigan’s cannabis tax revenue yields nearly $100 million for 302 municipalities and tribes, enhancing local services and infrastructure. Key allocations include funds for education, transportation, and economic development, with significant support for cities that permit cannabis businesses.
Stellantis has launched STLA AutoDrive 1.0, an automated driving system enabling hands-free, eyes-off driving (SAE Level 3) up to 60 km/h. Designed for urban comfort and safety, it supports various non-driving activities, enhancing the overall driving experience.
Michigan Representatives Moolenaar and Walberg urged Eastern Michigan University, Oakland University, and the University of Detroit Mercy to end collaborations with Chinese institutions tied to the military, citing national security risks related to espionage and technological theft.
Michigan legislators have approved a bipartisan bill establishing the nation’s strongest earned sick leave policy, benefiting over a million workers. The law mandates large businesses provide 72 hours of sick leave, promoting worker security during emergencies and illnesses.
Michigan AG Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general defending Pennsylvania’s law restricting concealed carry for those under 21. The legal battle could affect similar gun laws nationwide, as states seek to maintain authority over firearm regulations for public safety.
Michigan’s Great Lakes fishery faces a crisis after DOGE mass firings cut key conservation jobs. Experts warn of a surge in invasive sea lampreys, which could devastate native fish populations and the region’s $7 billion fishing industry.
An Amish man in Kentucky used his team of horses to rescue two individuals trapped in a flooded vehicle before emergency crews arrived, showcasing quick thinking and courage.
Michigan State Police troopers from the Mt. Pleasant Post responded to a shots fired call in Coleman, resulting in an hours-long standoff. A 12-year-old girl was injured but is stable. The suspect was arrested, and authorities are investigating the incident.
