In today's newsletter, Michigan Democrats aren’t done with abortion policy, speeding cameras in Michigan construction zones could soon monitor motorists, and how the olive burger became a Michigan original. |
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The first woman to complete the 4,800-mile North Country Trail has done it again. At 75, Joan Young completed the trail for the second time. Read about her journey here. (Photo by Bill Courtois) |
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Where rent is most, least affordable in Michigan |
The numbers: Michigan residents need to make at least $21.65 an hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment at fair market value without spending more than 30% of their income on housing. Diving in: Within the state, Washtenaw and Kent counties were the most expensive places to rent. Meanwhile, the state’s lowest rent prices were in the northeast part of the Lower Peninsula and much of the Upper Peninsula. See the state’s rental affordability by county here. More in public interest: A Michigan man faces criminal charges connected to the repeated sinking of a derelict barge in Great Lakes waters. |
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One year since Dobbs, Michigan Democrats aren’t done with abortion policy |
In the year since the U.S. Supreme Court upended decades of precedent, Michigan has done far more than other states to strengthen abortion rights and access. But in the eyes of the state’s top Democratic officials, there’s still work to be done. Among those topics? Doing away with the state’s mandated waiting period – which requires a person to review, sign and turn in paperwork related to their abortion 24-hours before the service can be provided – as well as laws requiring specific corridor width and procedure room size for facilities that offer abortive services. Also in politics: Democrats advanced a small but much-maligned change to Michigan’s sales and use tax that Republicans say is unnecessary and inconvenient. |
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Speeding cameras in Michigan construction zones could soon monitor motorists
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To make construction zones safer, legislators from the state House have passed a pair of bills that would allow for the placement of automated speed cameras in Michigan’s work zones. The proposals will move on to the Senate before they can reach Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s desk. Speaking of construction: Here are 12 road projects across Michigan to watch out for this week based on the the state’s construction schedule. Onto our fishing report: Anglers reported successful trips with catches of salmon and other species throughout Michigan this past week, according to state officials. |
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Could debt ‘domino effect’ topple Michigan’s marijuana businesses? |
Profit margins are sinking: Mounting debt and folding businesses are shaking the foundation of Michigan cannabis’ financial future. The Cannabis Regulatory Agency proposed a new rule that would tie court orders on unpaid debt to eligibility for a license. Finding foothold: Unions are gaining traction at Michigan dispensaries, bringing legitimacy to an industry that still isn’t federally recognized. Since March 2022, several Michigandispensaries have formed unions, but some employees have faced resistance to organizing. In case you missed it: The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency ordered an already suspended marijuana business in Shiawassee County’s Corunna to destroy all of its marijuana products, and then revoked its license. |
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How the olive burger became a Michigan original
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Pass the olive sauce: The olive burger turns 100 this year. In that time, it has become a staple in the region that stretches from Flint to Grand Rapids – Michigan’s Olive Burger Belt, if you will – and barely traveled beyond the state’s borders. Here's how it all started. Celebrating the occasion: Lansing held its first organized celebration of the regional delicacy on Saturday. The Olive Burger Festival ran in the afternoon and evening at Jackson Field, the city’s minor league ballpark. It doesn't get more Michigan than this: You can now indulge in the new Achatz Faygo Rock and Rye Pie. This special seasonal pie features a traditional crust packed with rich silk Rock and Rye soda pop filling. |
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