GRAND RAPIDS - A survey of West Michigan businesses and managers conducted by a Grand Valley researcher shows a promising trend of modest economic growth for the region’s economy. Key metrics in the monthly survey conducted by Brian Long, director of supply management research at the Seidman College of Business, ticked upward for the third
BUCHANAN - The Michigan Cannabis Golfers Association is kicking of the 2024 summer season with a scramble June 3 at Orchard Hills Country Club in Buchanan. Founder Rick Anstiss provides details in this video interview. This year marks the 5th season for the CGA, and Rick already has lined up two other scrambles later in
ANN ARBOR - For Oakland County, most of the pandemic-fueled recession is in the rearview mirror, and its economy is expected to keep growing in most areas over the next few years, according to University of Michigan economists. Oakland, one of the state’s most populous counties and among the nation’s most prosperous, is back to
TOKYO - Hino Motors Ltd., Hino Motors Manufacturing USA Inc. and Hino Motors Sales USA Inc., a Toyota-owned company, agreed to a $237.5 million Hino class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that certain truck models were defective and produced emissions that exceeded regulatory limits. The Hino emissions settlement benefits former and owner lessees, as
MUSKEGON - A cannabis-friendly campsite is coming to Muskegon this summer, just in time for festival season. The Grassy Knoll Recreational Dispensary, located at 2125 Lemuel St, is using the fives acres adjacent to their building to set up a smoker’s oasis in its wooded hilltop. Owners Janet Tombre and Fred Cini expect to make
DETROIT - Wrestling star Ric Flair’s cannabis brand,Ric Flair Drip, joins forces with Michigan’ cannabis brands, Goldkine, to launch its premium suite of cannabis products across the state. The initial product lineup includes a range of options to cater to diverse preferences, featuring premium flower, and infused pre-rolls, and can be found at all locations of
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor’s year-long celebration of the city’s bicentennial is shifting into high gear in May with more events planned to mark the city’s 200th anniversary. Ann Arborites who like live music, art, bicycling and local history will find reasons to attend a variety of events planned from May 17-25, including an art exhibition,
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration is moving forward with plans to move marijuana off the most severe classification of Schedule I to Schedule III, a source familiar with the decision confirmed to The Hill Tuesday. Rescheduling marijuana is distinct from descheduling it entirely, which some advocacy groups and lawmakers have called for, as it
LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency will open a new testing lab by January next year as a means to keep the state’s booming marijuana industry in check and, hopefully, push standards into a new era of safety. The state agency announced Friday that Claire Patterson, its longtime scientific manager, will serve as director of the new lab. Patterson, who
WASHINGTON DC - The overwhelming majority of US adults favor legalizing marijuana federally and most perceive it to be safer to consume than either tobacco or alcohol, according to nationwide polling data released today. Survey data compiled by Data For Progress finds that two-thirds of likely voters support legalizing cannabis federally “for all adults over the age
