News & Fun in Michigan
As the holiday season nears, flowers emerge as timeless gifts, symbolizing emotions like love and gratitude. With modern delivery options, last-minute floral arrangements become accessible. This content highlights popular flowers for Christmas, thoughtful gift pairings, and encourages creating memorable moments through meaningful gestures and connections during a busy time.
Senator Sean McCann is proposing an expansion of Michigan’s bottle deposit law, originally established in 1976, to include all beverage containers under one gallon. This initiative seeks to enhance recycling and reduce litter while maintaining the ten-cent deposit. If approved, a public vote will occur in 2026, potentially leading to significant environmental benefits.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed six bipartisan laws enhancing homeowner protections, public health, and addressing housing needs in Michigan. Key measures include tougher penalties for real estate fraud, a tax credit for organ donors, and requirements for local planning to consider housing. Additional laws improve judicial contributions and higher education collaboration.
FEMA and Michigan officials will host a flood risk Open House for Berrien County residents on November 14. The event aims to discuss updated flood maps, educate attendees on flood risks, and inform them of potential impacts on flood insurance across various local communities affected by rising weather-related concerns.
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.
Michigan State Police neutralized a potential threat after multiple pipe bombs were discovered at the New Beginnings Thrift Shop in Harbor Springs. Worker Stumbles Upon Pipe Bombs in Donation Box at Thrift Store An ordinary day at the New Beginnings Thrift …
Over 600 Michigan business leaders attended a forum addressing the complexities of the new Earned Sick Time Act and minimum wage laws. Concerns arose mainly from small businesses about compliance challenges, operational impacts, and necessary adjustments to existing paid time off policies. The Michigan Chamber is advocating for legislative changes.
