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Michigan bills dealing with alcohol branding and distribution advanced out of committee to the full House of Representatives on Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Ann Arbor may be making some changes to its commercial marijuana facilities regulations. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

As long-time businesses have been closing their doors around downtown Ann Arbor due to changing economic factors, new trends are beginning to emerge. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer met Tuesday with President Donald Trump at the White House. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Some Detroit-based small business owners say President Donald Trump’s frequently changing tariff strategy is backing them into a corner. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has named Ann Arbor SPARK as one of the first-ever recipients of the Michigan Innovation Fund. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Ann Arbor Art Fair kicks off today and is expected to provide an $80 million dollar boost to the local economy. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A ballot campaign planning to launch soon would ask voters to ban political donations from committees affiliated with utility monopolies and from with public contractors. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Destination Ann Arbor has found in a recent study that visitors brought $226 million in revenue to the city during the 2024 University of Michigan football season. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

President Trump’s tariffs are having an impact on businesses in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.