Capital News Service

Mar 19, 2020

Senate bills could commercialize industrial hemp — with federal approval

New legislation in the Senate could make industrial hemp a reality.

Feb 28, 2020

Drone businesses become more specialized

Market viability for catch-all drone services may be fading away

Dec 6, 2019

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.

Nov 27, 2019

Corn, soybean farmers struggle with production, marketing

Michigan's farmers have faced the worst conditions from all corners.

Nov 22, 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 15, 2019

Driverless shuttles gain steam in Michigan

Autonomous buses may be the new way to get around in Michigan.

Nov 8, 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 1, 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

Oct 25, 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 18, 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 11, 2019

Lawmakers, law enforcement seek compromise on facial recognition

Facial recognition generates lively debate, but an agreement may be on the horizon.

Oct 4, 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.

Sep 27, 2019

Michigan’s volunteer cyber corps expands despite critical audit report

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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 20, 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 13, 2019

Gravel mining stirs statewide controversy

Road funding has divided Michigan's state politics, but a separate related controversy lies underneath⁠ — gravel mining

Sep 6, 2019

Support for telehealth in Michigan rekindled

Benefits in medical technology see renewed momentum after federal policy changes.

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