Questions linger over Michigan cannabis tax to fund roadwork
Michigan's new 24% wholesale cannabis tax, meant to fund road repairs, is already facing backlash. The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association has filed a lawsuit claiming the tax violates the state constitution. They argue that when voters legalized marijuana in 2018, that law established the only legal way to tax it and that lawmakers can't change it without a three-fourths majority. The state argues it's about fairness and funding infrastructure, but industry leaders warn it could crush small and minority-owned businesses. Jay Snipes is a cannabis advocate and owner of West Coast Meds in Detroit.
Michigan's new 24% wholesale cannabis tax, meant to fund road repairs, is already facing backlash. The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association has filed a lawsuit claiming the tax violates the state constitution. They argue that when voters legalized marijuana in 2018, that law established the only legal way to tax it and that lawmakers can't change it without a three-fourths majority. The state argues it's about fairness and funding infrastructure, but industry leaders warn it could crush small and minority-owned businesses. Jay Snipes is a cannabis advocate and owner of West Coast Meds in Detroit.
Detroit nonprofit helps the homeless with sleeping bag coats
The nonprofit today packed up some 1,800 empowerment coats which can turn into sleeping bags.
The nonprofit today packed up some 1,800 empowerment coats which can turn into sleeping bags.
Project 10 gives out sleeping bag coats in Detroit
Detroit nonprofit Empowerment Plan is giving away 1,000 sleeping bag coats across 10 US cities.
Detroit nonprofit Empowerment Plan is giving away 1,000 sleeping bag coats across 10 US cities.
Tigers fans believe the bats will stay hot for epic Game 5 clash with Mariners
Just hours away from the Tigers-Mariners Game 5 clash in a win-or-go-home scenario and fans are confident the team broke its hitting slump in Wednesday's 9-3 win.
Just hours away from the Tigers-Mariners Game 5 clash in a win-or-go-home scenario and fans are confident the team broke its hitting slump in Wednesday's 9-3 win.
Government shutdown ripple effect begins with formal layoffs
Paychecks are already being delayed or reduced and agencies from the IRS to the EPA have paused most operations.
Paychecks are already being delayed or reduced and agencies from the IRS to the EPA have paused most operations.
Detroiters want city to shut down concrete company
Kronos Concrete, located off McNichols, has been operating for the past three years. The company has a sign stating it doesn't crush concrete on-site, but the people who live here say this place kicks up a whole lot of dust.
Kronos Concrete, located off McNichols, has been operating for the past three years. The company has a sign stating it doesn't crush concrete on-site, but the people who live here say this place kicks up a whole lot of dust.
Government shutdown leading to workers furloughed, formal layoffs
Paychecks are already being delayed or reduced and agencies from the IRS to the EPA have paused most operations.
Paychecks are already being delayed or reduced and agencies from the IRS to the EPA have paused most operations.
Tigers fever: Excitement is brewing for winner-take-all Game 5 of ALDS
In downtown Detroit fans are gearing up for tonight's Game 5 on FOX against the Mariners in a bid for the ALCS.
In downtown Detroit fans are gearing up for tonight's Game 5 on FOX against the Mariners in a bid for the ALCS.
Detroit rapper, Trick Trick, set to perform at Detroit Auto Show in January
Bre Teamer chats with Detroit rapper Trick Trick about his upcoming performance at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
Bre Teamer chats with Detroit rapper Trick Trick about his upcoming performance at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
'The RIFs have begun:' White House announces more federal layoffs
Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought posted on social media Friday afternoon that previously threatened federal layoffs have started.
Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought posted on social media Friday afternoon that previously threatened federal layoffs have started.
State police track down carjack suspect in Detroit chase
Michigan State Police tracked down a carjacking suspect in Detroit during a high-speed pursuit. Video courtesy MSP.
Michigan State Police tracked down a carjacking suspect in Detroit during a high-speed pursuit. Video courtesy MSP.
RHOP star Wendy Osefo and husband Eddie arrested in Maryland
Real Housewives of Potomac's Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband Eddie Osefo were arrested in Carroll County on criminal fraud charges, according to court documents.
Real Housewives of Potomac's Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband Eddie Osefo were arrested in Carroll County on criminal fraud charges, according to court documents.
Detroit Tigers head to Seattle with hopes of advancing in playoffs
The Detroit Tigers take on the Seattle Mariners on the road Friday in game five of the ALDS. Tonight's game decides who moves on to the ALCS.
The Detroit Tigers take on the Seattle Mariners on the road Friday in game five of the ALDS. Tonight's game decides who moves on to the ALCS.
TECH in the D: Meet the Drapers in Detroit
The global show, Meet the drapers where you make a big pitch to win at least one million dollars made a stop in Detroit. The show was filmed inside of New Lab at Michigan Central. For TECH in the D, Josh Landon is taking a closer look at how the investor and host of the show, Tim Draper is shining a big spotlight on the growing tech scene. The filming of Meet the Drapers season 10 is underway. Other filming locations include Austin, Nashville and Salt Lake City. The finale will be in Silicon Valley.
The global show, Meet the drapers where you make a big pitch to win at least one million dollars made a stop in Detroit. The show was filmed inside of New Lab at Michigan Central. For TECH in the D, Josh Landon is taking a closer look at how the investor and host of the show, Tim Draper is shining a big spotlight on the growing tech scene. The filming of Meet the Drapers season 10 is underway. Other filming locations include Austin, Nashville and Salt Lake City. The finale will be in Silicon Valley.
Sister Jean, beloved chaplain at Loyola University, dies at 106
Chicago lost an icon, as Loyola University announced on Thursday night that Sister Jean had died.
Chicago lost an icon, as Loyola University announced on Thursday night that Sister Jean had died.
Macomb County Deputy accused of assaulting jail inmate
The Corrections Deputy faced the charges in court after an incident early in September. Investigators say on Friday Sept. 5, Corrections Deputy Daniel Gallus assaulted an inmate at the Macomb County Jail, requiring that person to need a head scan and stitches at a hospital.
The Corrections Deputy faced the charges in court after an incident early in September. Investigators say on Friday Sept. 5, Corrections Deputy Daniel Gallus assaulted an inmate at the Macomb County Jail, requiring that person to need a head scan and stitches at a hospital.
Assistant principal charged with CSC involving a minor
Fifty-four-year-old Jerome Younger, an assistant principal at Edward "Duke" Ellington Conservatory at Beckham Academy in Detroit, is accused of criminal sexual assault in the first degree involving a minor.
Fifty-four-year-old Jerome Younger, an assistant principal at Edward "Duke" Ellington Conservatory at Beckham Academy in Detroit, is accused of criminal sexual assault in the first degree involving a minor.
Detroit police partner with crisis hotline for better response
It was a Detroit Police Department and Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network partnership, starting with 911 calls, many of which ended up being for mental health-related help.
It was a Detroit Police Department and Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network partnership, starting with 911 calls, many of which ended up being for mental health-related help.
Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time
The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.
The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.
Detroit Red Wings mark start of centennial season on Thursday
The puck drops Thursday night for the home opener of the Detroit Red Wings. The team is rolling out the red carpet to mark the start of the season.
The puck drops Thursday night for the home opener of the Detroit Red Wings. The team is rolling out the red carpet to mark the start of the season.