Tag: Marijuana
Republican road funding plan passes in Michigan House
The Michigan House approved a plan Wednesday to use taxes on fuel and corporations to fund road repairs.
Whitmer works to win over opposition in 7th State of the State
Governor Gretchen Whitmer said divided government in Lansing should not stop Democrats and Republicans from finding ways to get things done. The governor delivered her seventh State of the State address on Wednesday.
Michigan municipalities getting nearly $100 million from marijuana tax
Almost $100 million will be distributed to 302 Michigan municipalities, including cities and tribes, from the state’s marijuana tax revenue to fund local projects like schools and roads….
Michigan study links marijuana use to lower birth weights
A new study on pregnant women found a possible link between cannabis use and smaller newborns, but says more research is needed to see if a cause-and-effect relationship exists….
KFF: A 3,000-foot view of how states are spending opioid settlement cash
In the past few years, state and local governments across the U.S. have begun spending billions in opioid settlements paid by companies accused of fueling the overdose crisis. But where is that money going, who is getting it, and is it doing any good?