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Senate bills could commercialize industrial hemp — with federal approval
New legislation in the Senate could make industrial hemp a reality.
Evan Jones
Mar 20, 20203 min read


Drone businesses become more specialized
Market viability for catch-all drone services may be fading away
Evan Jones
Feb 28, 20203 min read


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.
Evan Jones
Dec 6, 20193 min read


Michigan communities fail to benefit from recession recovery
Michigan's cities have faced declining revenue from the state, leaving them unprepared for a recession.
Evan Jones
Dec 6, 20193 min read


Corn, soybean farmers struggle with production, marketing
Michigan's farmers have faced the worst conditions from all corners.
Evan Jones
Nov 27, 20193 min read


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.
Evan Jones
Nov 22, 20193 min read


Driverless shuttles gain steam in Michigan
Autonomous buses may be the new way to get around in Michigan.
Evan Jones
Nov 15, 20193 min read


Robotics manufacturing shows Michigan’s automation leadership
Manufacturing experts say Michigan’s deep roots in industrial innovation are leading to yet another industrial revolution.
Evan Jones
Nov 8, 20193 min read

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
Evan Jones
Nov 1, 20194 min read

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.
Evan Jones
Oct 25, 20192 min read


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.
Evan Jones
Oct 25, 20193 min read


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.
Evan Jones
Oct 18, 20194 min read


Lawmakers, law enforcement seek compromise on facial recognition
Facial recognition generates lively debate, but an agreement may be on the horizon.
Evan Jones
Oct 11, 20194 min read


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.
Evan Jones
Oct 4, 20193 min read


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/...
Evan Jones
Sep 27, 20193 min read


Michiganders are aging faster with greater debts
Michiganders are getting older and they’re likely to owe more money than ever.
Evan Jones
Sep 27, 20193 min read


Reading programs could get state boost
Among the points of agreement between the governor and the Legislature is to triple literacy coach funding.
Evan Jones
Sep 20, 20192 min read


Gravel mining stirs statewide controversy
Road funding has divided Michigan's state politics, but a separate related controversy lies underneath — gravel mining
Evan Jones
Sep 13, 20193 min read


Support for telehealth in Michigan rekindled
Benefits in medical technology see renewed momentum after federal policy changes.
Evan Jones
Sep 6, 20193 min read
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