MI: Consumer
Monday, May 6, 2024
Emergency avian flu safety guidelines begin this week in Michigan
Michigan farmers are responding to the new Avian Flu "Extraordinary Emergency" order from MDARD, Michigan's Department of Agriculture and Rural …
Michigan lawmakers target predatory loan companies
Michigan legislators are tackling predatory lending practices, aiming to set standards for payday loans and maximum interest rates. In Kent County …
MI short-term rental owners may face new long-term costs
Proposed regulations in Michigan could have a major impact on the state's tourism industry. The series of 10 bills introduced by House Democrats …
MI groups demand more public input in EGLE decisions
Michigan U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib - D-Dearborn - is among the advocates urging Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to more …
EPA offers longer rollout for emissions rules on light-duty vehicles
The Environmental Protection Agency is setting stricter limits on vehicle tailpipe emissions through 2032 and giving automakers an additional three ye…
MI seniors applaud community health center funding increase
Older adults across Michigan and around the country are applauding a boost in funding for community health centers, thanks to Congress passing a …
MI legislators push for mental-health care access
A House bill aimed at increasing access to mental health care in Michigan could go to a vote on the House floor at any time. Rep. Felicia Brabec…
Report: EV puts money back into Michigan drivers' pockets
Michigan is seeing growth in new electric-vehicle market share, and EV enthusiasts say lower prices are just part of their appeal. The latest …
A surprising number of Michigan college graduates are 'late bloomers'
When you think of college students, you may think of young adults starting out in life but a new report is pointing to a different trend. More older …
USDA funds 28 housing units in Michigan's Alpena County
Braving the week's icy conditions, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and several members of the Legislature highlighted the state's housing crisis at …
New Year brings renewed concerns over Great Lakes Line 5 project
The New Year brings a chorus of familiar concerns about the risks of building a 21-foot diameter tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac for oil and gas …
Michigan and Great Lakes slow offshore wind collection
Offshore wind development in the Great Lakes region has had a turbulent history and faced many challenges. Initially considered a promising location …