WASHINGTON DC - The House Oversight Committee is going to get a briefing on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) soon — though, of course, the public won't be privy to anything they learn. As Axios reports, the members-only briefing will be held by the intelligence community's inspector general. Though that outlet did not give an exact date for
LANSING - On January 1, 2024, Michigan's minimum wage rate increased from $10.10 to $10.33 per hour as set by Michigan's Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act of 2018 which establishes the annual schedule of increases. Effective January 1, 2024: The minimum hourly wage will increase to $10.33 per hour. The 85% rate for minors aged
WASHINGTON DC - Despite widespread acknowledgement from cannabis industry observers that commercial testing laboratories across the country routinely inflate THC potency results, consequences are rare, according to a review of recent state regulatory actions. Critics say this demonstrates that state regulators have been too slow to wrestle with dubious THC-potency results and other questionable data
NEW YORK - Charlies Schwab expects a turning point in 2024, but investors may have to widen the lens to see the bigger picture and look beyond the noise and volatility. Although we're accustomed to defining investment environments in calendar years, 2024 may not fit that approach very well. We expect that there may be
NEW YORK - Today's uncertain economic climate is putting particular pressure on four market segments. Here's what to watch out for in the months ahead according to Charlies Schwab. A one-two punch of persistent inflation and high interest rates is creating pockets of weakness across the investment universe. We polled Schwab experts for their views
WASHINGTON DC - Many regions of North America may face electricity shortages starting in 2024 due to increased energy demand and electrification. According to a report by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), over 300 million people in the US and Canada may experience electricity shortages from 2024 to 2028. The increasing demand for
DETROIT – A new report paints a stark picture for the state's future unless significant changes are made now. According to the report from the Growing Michigan Together Council, Michigan is at a crossroads. The past two years have served as a stark reminder that the headwinds of change are constant. We are facing massive
LANSING - Applications are now open for two MSU Research Foundation Conquer Accelerator programs—one for Finance and Insurance Tech startups, and one for Detroit-Area Health Tech startups! These 10-week accelerator programs provide startup teams with programming and resources for success. We'll help take your early-stage product or service technology startup to the next level with:
LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation last week announced three community revitalization projects that will bring economic growth, housing, and increased vibrancy to the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit. The projects, expected to generate a total capital investment of $67.2 million, are intended to meet housing needs in response to Ford Motor Company’s globally recognized
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales in November totaled $260.5 million, down less than 1 percent from October, but representing the fourth consecutive month sales have declined. The good news is sales rose 28 percent from November 2022. Adult-use sales were up 35.2 percent from a year go November coming in at $256.7 million, down 0.7
