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 is considering House Bill 4132 to introduce speed cameras in highway construction zones, aiming to enhance safety amid rising accidents. While advocates argue for worker protection, critics raise concerns about privacy, civil liberties, and potential government overreach, sparking ongoing debate in the state.
Former President Trump’s proposal to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education has raised alarms among Michigan educators and policymakers. Critics argue that this move could jeopardize federal funding essential for low-income and special needs students, widen educational disparities, undermine teacher training, and hinder overall student success and equity across the state’s school systems.
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 …
Michigan AG Dana Nessel successfully reduced DTE’s proposed gas rate increase from $266 million to $113 million, saving consumers approximately $153 million. The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a 2.3% rise in residential gas bills instead of the expected 10%. Nessel’s advocacy pushes for transparency in utility expenses and consumer protection.
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.
Jihaad Ahmad, 36, has been charged with terrorism for allegedly threatening Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer after a parole denial. He faces serious legal consequences, including a potential 20-year prison sentence. Ahmad’s case raises concerns about the escalating threats against public officials amid political polarization.
