The marijuana industry brought in $276 million last month and is projected to cross $3 billion in revenues for the first time this year. But some businesses continue to struggle from a glut of shops and relatively low prices.
Janelle D. James
Janelle D. James covers breaking news at Bridge Michigan. She joined the staff in January 2023. Previously, she worked as a Capital News Correspondent at Michigan State University where she covered state and local policy issues. She also worked as a breaking news intern at the Detroit Free Press. She has a bachelors degree in journalism and political science from Michigan State University. She is from Detroit. You can reach her at jjames@bridgemi.com and on Twitter at Janelle___j.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan gas rises 15 cents to $3.91 a gallon, new high for the year
Higher demand and lower supply means gas prices are on the rise. Michigan’s record prices are higher than the national average.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
How to help Maui, Hawaii, residents affected by fires from Michigan
At least 55 people have died from the devastation. Here’s how you can help.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
How to watch Perseid meteor shower in Michigan: when is peak, where to look
The best chance to see a meteor shower without a telescope could come Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Here’s what you need to know.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Ingham County adds naloxone vending machine to combat opioid overdoses
Overdoses are down slightly statewide, but they remain a huge health concern. That’s prompted a push to make the overdose-reversing drug more available in public places.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan gas up 9 cents to $3.76 a gallon, the highest this year
A recent heatwave is blamed for the increase. Michigan prices are lower than the national average, however, and below historical averages when inflation is taken into account.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan State University cancels classes on anniversary of shooting
In remembrance of the one-year anniversary of the school shooting, MSU will not hold classes on Feb. 13, 2024.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Tart cherry production drops in Michigan, plagued by bad weather, imports
Traverse City is the cherry capital of the U.S., helping Michigan produce 70 percent of the nation’s tart cherries. This year’s harvest was challenging because of bad weather.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan regulators approve DTE plan to cut pollution, close Monroe plant
DTE Energy’s long-range energy plan, which would shut the coal-fired Monroe Power Plant and invest more in renewables, was approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission on Wednesday.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Infected mosquitoes found in Washtenaw County. Officials will monitor
A sample of mosquitoes has been infected with James Canyon and West Nile viruses, common mosquito-borne diseases in the Midwest.