WASHINGTON - FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on Oct. 4 that will temporarily blackout all consumer cell phones, and also be sent to radio and TV stations. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both
FLINT - Rick Thompson, one of the founding lights in cannabis legalization in Michigan, was extinguished on Monday Sept. 18 from colon cancer. His long-time friend and podcast partner, Jamie Lowell, reflects on the contributions Dale Richard Thompson made as not only the Executive Director of Michigan NORML, but also as a pioneer in the
NEW YORK - Those who engage in regular exercise frequently report consuming cannabis products to assist in recovering from physical activity, according to data published in the Journal of Cannabis Research. Researchers affiliated with Kent State University in Ohio surveyed over 100 subjects who reported using cannabis and regularly engaging in aerobic and/or resistance exercise. Investigators summarized their
DETROIT – The Comerica Michigan Economic Activity Index jumped 7.9 percent annualized in the three months through May. The Index was still down 0.3 percent from a year earlier after declining in the second half of 2022. Six of the index’s nine components increased in April, while three fell. Overall, the Great Lake State’s labor
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor SPARK has announced its events calendar for A2Tech360, featuring the spirit of innovation through experiences, conversations, and connections that strengthen and expand the region’s vibrant technology ecosystem. The events from from Sept. 14 to 22. Each event is tailored to a variety of interests and audiences, including entrepreneurs, researchers, investors,
LANSING - Skymint’s primary lender, Tropics, LP, submitted the winning bid to purchase Skymint at the Aug. 8 auction held by the Receiver Gene Kohut, according to Kohut in an interview with Four20Post.Com. A hearing before Ingram County Circuit Court Judge Joyce Draganchuk scheduled for Aug. 23 to approve the purchase by Tropics was rescheduled
DETROIT – Michigan’s top executives have an improved outlook about Michigan’s economy, but continued concerns over the availability and quality of the state’s talent pool remain, according to Business Leaders for Michigan’s most recent quarterly economic outlook survey. The CEO survey, conducted July 10-28, found 74% of respondents expect Michigan’s economy to improve or remain
DETROIT - Michigan is now the top marijuana market in the country — based on per capita spending. Through the first seven months of the year, Michigan's marijuana industry sold $1.7 billion worth of product ($58.8 million in medical marijuana and $1.644 billion in recreational), according to data from the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency. Michigan weed
ANN ARBOR - Binge drinking and the use of marijuana and hallucinogens among adults ages 35 to 50 reached an all-time highs in 2022 Marijuana use and vaping reached record highs among adults ages 19 to 30. The 2022 findings are part of the most recent installment of the Monitoring the Future study. Funded by the National
DETROIT - General Motors announced recently that during the second half of 2023, it will begin production of several new all-electric vehicles based on the all-new Ultium platform. The company already produces the Cadillac Lyriq, GMC Hummer EV Pickup/SUV and BrightDrop Zevo 600, but the volume remains relatively low (see Q2 2023 sales results) and even GM CFO
