US Senate Republicans release new crypto bill text ahead of critical vote

US Senate Republicans release new crypto bill text ahead of critical vote

By Doina Chiacu and Michelle Price WASHINGTON, Sept 14 (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republicans on Monday released a revised draft of major cryptocurrency legislation which they said addressed Democrats’ concerns over ethics provisions, as well as banking industry concerns that the bill could hurt lending, ahead of a key vote on Tuesday. The Clarity Act, […]

Global AI stocks fall as industry chiefs call for slowing development

Global AI stocks fall as industry chiefs call for slowing development

By Johann M Cherian and Gregor Stuart Hunter Sept 14 (Reuters) – AI-linked stocks plunged worldwide on Monday after leaders of the biggest artificial intelligence companies warned of risks from rapid development, the starkest threat yet to the billions of dollars being poured into the industry that have driven world markets to record highs. The […]

Fellow Democrats miffed at Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over $50M copper mine subsidy

Fellow Democrats miffed at Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over $50M copper mine subsidy This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here by Paula Gardner, Bridge Michigan August 27, 2026 A $50 million subsidy […]

Tesla signals Oct 1 launch for long-delayed Roadster

Tesla signals Oct 1 launch for long-delayed Roadster

REUTERS Sept 12 (Reuters) – Tesla on Saturday posted a countdown on its website pointing to an October 1 launch of the Roadster, nearly a decade after the electric-vehicle maker first revealed a next-generation version of its original sports car. • Tesla posted “Go for launch” on social media platform X alongside a graphic displaying […]

Tariffs take hold in west Michigan, home of former critic turned champion

Tariffs take hold in west Michigan, home of former critic turned champion

This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Time is winding down for Howard Miller, the storied furniture company and clockmaker in western Michigan that said this summer it will close after 99 years. It identified the Trump administration’s […]

West Michigan has economic momentum, but sees signs of slowdown

West Michigan has economic momentum, but sees signs of slowdown

Greater Grand Rapids’ population grew 0.4% in 2025, down from close to 1% the previous year but still ahead of the statewide growth rate Total jobs in the region stood just over 600,000 this year, roughly the same as in 2024 and 2023 Still, the region topped its goals for economic investment and remained a […]

Lawmaker: Stop demoing houses on Genesee County megasite without a deal

Lawmaker: Stop demoing houses on Genesee County megasite without a deal

About 200 houses were on land picked by Michigan to become a ‘megasite’ for a large factory State money will pay for their demolition, which started this year All told, about $31.6 million is going toward tearing down houses, clearing trees and other site leveling A state lawmaker is calling for economic developers to pause […]

Battle Creek faces life after Cereal City following Kellogg sale

Battle Creek faces life after Cereal City following Kellogg sale

Candy maker Ferrero finalized its purchase of the WK Kellogg Co. in October and plans to keep its North American cereal headquarters in Battle Creek Known as the Cereal City, cereal production has shrunk drastically in Battle Creek over the decades City leaders worry whether Ferrero will continue the kind of investment in Battle Creek […]