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State approves $481,000 grant to expand Muskegon farmers market, support local food businesses
State approved a $481,000 grant to expand Muskegon's farmers market, supporting 100+ local food businesses and driving foot traffic to downtown Muskegon. The funding will improve the indoor market and Kitchen 242 space.
May 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - community
Zeeland Students Create Sustainability Curriculum for Holland Farmers Market
Zeeland students are creating a sustainability curriculum for the Holland Farmers Market. The project will help teachers use field trips at the market when it opens Wednesday.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - budget
Traverse City Commissioners Approve Performing Arts Venue Negotiations, Farmers Market Pavilion Construction
Traverse City commissioners approved contract negotiations with Studio Anatomy LLC for a performing arts venue in the Bijou by the Bay building and a $3.7 million farmers market pavilion despite zoning questions raised by two commissioners.
May 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Michigan Farmers Challenge EGLE’s New Animal Waste Rules in Court Over Due Process Concerns
Michigan farmers and agricultural groups challenged EGLE's new animal waste permit in court Monday, arguing the rules violate due process. The case centers on Gov. Whitmer's executive order that gave EGLE's director authority over permit appeals.
May 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Independent Report Questions Market for DeVos, Van Andel Luxury Development in Downtown Grand Rapids
Independent SB Friedman report commissioned by Michigan Strategic Fund finds limited evidence the downtown Grand Rapids market can support $796 million luxury development with million-dollar condos and luxury apartments at projected price points.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
bet365 Enters Michigan Market as Latest Online Sportsbook to Launch With Major Detroit Partnerships
bet365 launches online sportsbook and casino in Michigan with major Detroit sports partnerships, replacing PokerStars as the platform provider for Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
April 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan House Passes Bill to Ban Kratom, Synthetic Variants From Market
The Michigan House of Representatives approved House Bill 5537 on March 18, legislation that would make it illegal to manufacture, sell or distribute kratom and its synthetic variants across the state, with penalties including up to 90 days in jail for first offenses.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - business
Ascend Wellness Closes Lansing Cannabis Facility, Lays Off 94 Workers After December Fire
Ascend Cannabis Group permanently closes its Lansing cultivation facility and lays off 94 workers following a December 25 fire. City officials say the closure reflects wider contraction in the local cannabis market.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - courts
Supreme Court Weighs Michigan Tax Auction Case That Could Reshape Property Rights Nationwide
The U.S. Supreme Court is deciding whether local governments can keep surplus equity from homes they auction to pay tax debts, or must compensate homeowners for full market value. The case involves a Michigan family who lost their $200,000 home after foreclosure for a $2,000 tax debt they never owed.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - governor
Michigan Governor Declares Energy Emergency to Lower Gas Prices Amid Rising Costs
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight counties, temporarily easing fuel blend requirements to lower gas prices by 10-20 cents as global oil markets face disruption from the Iran war.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources