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Senate bills could commercialize industrial hemp — with federal approval
New legislation in the Senate could make industrial hemp a reality.
Mar 20, 2020


Drone businesses become more specialized
Market viability for catch-all drone services may be fading away
Feb 28, 2020


Telehealth for rural residents latest tool in opioid fight
Telehealth is one of many tools public and private health officials are using to fight the opioid crisis.
Dec 6, 2019


Michigan communities fail to benefit from recession recovery
Michigan's cities have faced declining revenue from the state, leaving them unprepared for a recession.
Dec 6, 2019


Corn, soybean farmers struggle with production, marketing
Michigan's farmers have faced the worst conditions from all corners.
Nov 27, 2019


Hemp farmers face roadblocks on path to replace wood, plastics
Michigan farmers experimenting with hemp this year are eyeing new markets beyond rope and clothing.
Nov 22, 2019


Driverless shuttles gain steam in Michigan
Autonomous buses may be the new way to get around in Michigan.
Nov 15, 2019


Robotics manufacturing shows Michigan’s automation leadership
Manufacturing experts say Michigan’s deep roots in industrial innovation are leading to yet another industrial revolution.
Nov 8, 2019

Plant trees, store carbon, save the environment
With one of the largest state forests in the country, Michigan could lead the nation on a carbon storage policy to help fight climate change
Nov 1, 2019

Counting homeless Michiganders key to federal funds
As the 2020 census approaches, state and local officials are striving to make sure that homeless and young residents get counted.
Oct 25, 2019


State efforts strengthen elder abuse prevention
New legislation to protect elderly residents against financial scams is the latest in a string of statewide initiatives to help seniors.
Oct 25, 2019


Michigan cops to report when they use force
Nearly all of Michigan's police and sheriff departments agreed to report use-of-force in accordance with FBI standards.
Oct 18, 2019


Lawmakers, law enforcement seek compromise on facial recognition
Facial recognition generates lively debate, but an agreement may be on the horizon.
Oct 11, 2019


Community college transfer pathway project undergoes phase two
Efforts to increase transparency and predictablity for community college students seeking to transfer credits continue to develop.
Oct 4, 2019


Michigan’s volunteer cyber corps expands despite critical audit report
By EVAN JONES Capital News Service http://news.jrn.msu.edu/2019/09/michigans-volunteer-cyber-corps-expands-despite-critical-audit-report/...
Sep 27, 2019


Michiganders are aging faster with greater debts
Michiganders are getting older and they’re likely to owe more money than ever.
Sep 27, 2019


Reading programs could get state boost
Among the points of agreement between the governor and the Legislature is to triple literacy coach funding.
Sep 20, 2019


Gravel mining stirs statewide controversy
Road funding has divided Michigan's state politics, but a separate related controversy lies underneath — gravel mining
Sep 13, 2019


Support for telehealth in Michigan rekindled
Benefits in medical technology see renewed momentum after federal policy changes.
Sep 6, 2019
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