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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.
EGLE awards $1 million grant for redevelopment of vacant land in Detroit’s Corktown, supporting 60 new affordable housing units through the Preserve on Ash project. $1 Million Grant Aims to Transform Vacant Corktown Sites DETROIT, MI – The Michigan Department of …
Over 70 municipalities in Michigan, represented by Foster Swift, are appealing an MPSC ruling that limits local control over renewable energy regulations. They argue the decision undermines their authority and could lead to risky state-driven projects. The legal challenge aims to restore local oversight and ensure community needs are prioritized in energy development.
Former employee Lisa Domski awarded $12.7 million after a jury found Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan discriminated by denying a religious exemption for a COVID-19 vaccine. Former Employee’s Religious Exemption Rejection Ends in Courtroom Showdown In a story posted by …
Elon Musk and America PAC face lawsuits over a $1 million voter giveaway, allegedly favoring pro-Trump participants rather than random selections. Critics argue this undermines electoral integrity, while supporters claim it boosts engagement. The case raises ethical and legal questions about financial incentives in politics, impacting public trust in democratic processes.
Pharmacy owner Raad Kouza and brother Ramis Kouza defrauded Medicare, Medicaid, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan of over $15 million. Pharmacist and Brother Found Guilty of Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme In a major health care fraud case, a federal …
American Freight, the discount retailer known for furniture, mattresses, and home appliances, will permanently shutter all its Michigan locations as parent company Franchise Group Inc. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The closures, part of a wider downsizing, could leave both employees …
Wendy’s will close 140 underperforming locations nationwide, including some in Michigan, as part of a strategic effort to modernize the brand. The company plans to open 250 to 300 new restaurants globally while addressing employee and customer concerns about these closures.
An Oakland County man won $1 million from a $10 Million Dollar Madness ticket, drastically altering his family’s financial situation. The winner celebrated joyfully, opting for a lump sum of $693,000 after taxes, to eliminate debts and relieve financial stress, highlighting lottery’s life-changing potential.
