Morning Briefing

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

In today's newsletter, a few key issues could decide control of the Michigan House, the Lions are favored to win for the first time in the Dan Campbell era and a dollhouse-like B&B hits the real estate market.

We got a sneak peek at the 2022 Detroit Auto Show.

If you were a fan of the cartoon "The Jetsons," you'll want to make your way down to this year's Detroit Auto Show. Open to the public from Sept. 17-25, the show includes some futuristic flying vehicles.

And it all makes sense, since George Jetson was born in 2022. That's right — the future is now! But if you are more of a "Flintstones" fans, there is something at the show for you too.

We have more from the media preview of the auto show, including a visit from President Joe Biden and a video of the world's largest rubber ducky. Keep an eye on MLive.com for more coverage.

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The next few weeks are the best time to catch the northern lights. Read more in today's newsletter. (Photo courtesy of Chris Bozynski)

Michigan marijuana growers want the state to slow the corporate 'green rush.'

Worries for small businesses: Michigan marijuana prices are plummeting, striking fear into small growers who’ve invested nearly everything to join the state’s young and volatile market that some say is being consumed by big corporate business in a "race to the bottom."

They are asking the state for help: A majority of small growers at a recent regulatory meeting asked regulators to stop issuing new grow licenses, at least temporarily. They also want to cap the number of plants any single business can grow at 10,000.

Speaking of marijuana businesses: A Saline dance studio could soon become a medical and recreational marijuana dispensary.

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Abortion and the economy may play a pivotal role in who controls the Michigan House.

A competition for control: As Michigan closes in on its midterm elections Nov. 8, there are a number of districts both Democrats and Republicans have their eyes on when vying for control of the House of Representatives. It means control of the body could come down to some key issues.

How will abortion factor into the results? Candidates on both sides of the aisle believe their party could benefit from the presence of Reproductive Freedom for All on the ballot. It would amend Michigan’s constitution to guarantee “a fundamental right to reproductive freedom” that includes abortion care, contraception, infertility care and sterilization.

In related news: During a visit to the Detroit Auto Show, Sen. Debbie Stabenow called a national ban on abortion after 15 weeks "so extreme." It was proposed this week by South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham.

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The northern lights will be the most prevalent in the next few weeks.

Looking for the lights: Keep your eyes open if you are going to be in northern Michigan over the next few weeks. The autumnal equinox is one of the times when northern lights have an easier time developing. Read more here.

Worst winters: Speaking of the outdoors, before we have to deal with winter, let's have some fun reviewing winters of yesteryear. Here is a ranking of the worst winters in Grand Rapids.

How do we identify a bad winter?Some Michiganders think a few snowfalls make a bad winter, and other Michiganders need a full-on 1978-sized blizzard to call it a crazy winter. Here's what Mark Torregrossa has to say about it.

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For the first time in the Dan Campbell era, the Detroit Lions are favored to win.

It's been awhile:The Detroit Lions are favored to beat a regular-season opponent for the first time since late in the 2020 campaign. The Lions are slight favorites in this weekend's game against the Washington Commanders at For Field.

NFL acknowledges error: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts should have been flagged for intentional grounding when he threw a first-and-goal pass at the feet of Lions safety DeShon Elliott in the second quarter of Sunday’s game, according to the league.

New Spartan Confidential podcast: Will Michigan State end West Coast woes vs. Washington? Listen here.

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An iconic Victorian B&B hits the market in Michigan and it 'looks like a dollhouse.'

Check this out: Built in 1885, the home in Marine City was converted into a bed and breakfast in 1991. There’s six guest suites with a separate owner suite as an optional seventh suite. It's on the market for $749,900.

Real estate agent Michael Kuligowski said:"It’s really an iconic property. When you’re driving out of Downtown Marine City along the river, it’s right there on the left side. It smacks you in the face by how big it is."

Perfect time to buy: Maybe you aren't in the market for a B&B, but if you are considering a purchase, Realtor.com says the best time to buy a house is coming up. The real estate website found the best time to buy a home across the nation is the week of Sept. 25 to Oct. 1.

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That's all for now.

That's another Morning Briefing in the books. Hopefully you enjoyed reading it.

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I hope your have a great Thursday!

— Jessica Shepherd

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