Morning Briefing

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2022

In today's newsletter, Michigan U.S. Reps. Tlaib and Levin were arrested while protesting for abortion rights, carnivals operating at half capacity while understaffed, and proposed Northern Michigan nature preserve is home to a rare habitat and nesting bald eagles.

We're entering into election season

Would you believe it? We're in the second half of 2022 meaning it's almost time to cast your vote. The Michigan State Primary Election will be taking place on August 2.

Here’s a look at the people who could go against Gretchen Whitmer in November.

Tudor Dixon, Ryan Kelley, Ralph Rebandt, Kevin Rinke, and Garrett Soldano are running for the Republican Party nomination.

Curated by Jamie Rewerts

A little further down in today's newsletter we have the story of carnivals in Michigan struggling to find workers and operating at half-capacity while understaffed. (Photo by Daniel Shular | MLive.com)

Why is hot inflation melting your butter budget? It’s complicated.

A sharp increase: Butter prices have surged 21% since last June, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report.

The reasons: Butter is increasing in demand, milk prices are up, cost of production has risen, and it experts predict the price won't lower anytime soon.

Other issues: Butter isn't the only product in the market having a hard time - here's why tampons, Sriracha and peanut butter are in short supply.

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Michigan U.S. Reps. Tlaib, Levin arrested while protesting for abortion rights

Walking in Washington: U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Detroit, and U.S. Rep. Andy Levin, D-Bloomfield Township, were among a handful of House Democratic lawmakers and activists that were arrested while blocking traffic between the court and the U.S. Capitol building.

Back in Michigan: Jim Harbaugh and his wife Sarah lent their name and endorsement to the right-to-life movement, telling a fundraiser in Plymouth that the decision to give birth is “the right choice.”

Racial inequities exposed by abortion issue: While white women are lamenting the rights the U.S. Supreme Court removed last month, Black women are reminded of what they’ve felt for centuries, their rights always have been compromised.

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Consumers Energy welcomes EV drivers with 2,000 charging incentives

In less than three years: Consumers Energy has put together incentive packages through its PowerMIDrive and Bring Your Own Charger programs, covering costs for chargers in garages, at businesses and in downtowns and other public locations.

The power source of EV: The growing demand for electric cars has put America’s only nickel mine in the spotlight since the nickel is refined into a sulphate used in lithium-ion batteries that power electric cars.

Driving is expensive in 2022:We're all feeling the pain at the pump, so we have answers for those who have wondered is gas or electric more affordable?

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The show must go on. Carnivals operate at half capacity while understaffed.

A sharp decline: Carnivals and fairs have seen a decline in American workers in the last decade and are now growing reliant on the migrant laborers who travel to the U.S. to fill open positions. With that, a government lottery system leaves their workforce up to chance.

What caused the decline? After a slew of cancellations throughout the summer of 2020, carnivals lost continuity with workers as people looked for other jobs. A rocky season created a domino effect depleting staff for the following summers.

For foodies: Are you a fan of the sweet carnival food? Eleanor’s Sweets and Sodas in Saline offers Italian sodas, snow cones and a wide range of candy.

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Proposed Northern Michigan nature preserve is home to rare habitat, nesting bald eagles

Protecting the eagles: A proposed new nature preserve in the Traverse City area would save a rare slice of land home to nesting bald eagles and a special shallow-water cove that acts as a vital “nursery” for wildlife.

From eagles to monkeys: A currently unnamed infant colobus monkey was recently born at Binder Park Zoo.

From monkeys to giraffes: Toys “R” Us closed its final stores in 2021 but the retailer is making a comeback with in-store shops at every Macy’s in the United States.

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