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The following recent news stories either cite Anderson Economic Group’s work or include commentary from our team:
⟶May, 2023⟵
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Autoworkers facing consequences of bad policies
5-10-23 Opinion piece by Patrick L. Anderson (note: opinions reflect Mr. Anderson's personal beliefs, not necessarily those of the firm)
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Timeline: The 15-year push to bring whitewater rapids to the Grand River
5-8-23 There’ve been many twists and turns in the quest to create whitewater recreation in downtown Grand Rapids.
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The Big 3’s electric gamble
5-4-23 The electric vehicle debate: are the Big 3 and the industry are ready to make the plunge? Patrick Anderson appears on Fox 2's "Let it Rip."
⟶April, 2023⟵
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Stellantis offers buyouts to 33,500 hourly, salaried workers; UAW’s Fain fires back
4-26-23 The maker of Jeep SUVs and Ram pickups is making a voluntary separation offer to 31,000 hourly workers and 2,500 salaried employees in North America.
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Soaring inflation causes property tax hikes not seen in decades
4-19-23 The surging inflation of the last year and more means that Michigan homeowners are paying property tax rates not seen in at least a generation. A law on the books in Michigan dating back to the mid-1990s caps the annual increase homeowners will see on their property tax bill at 5 percent. In…
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Starkman: EPA’s Takeover of Detroit’s GM and Ford
4-18-23 “The EPA’s proposed rule cites press releases ... and statements by advocacy groups as evidence that this transformation is feasible,” Anderson posted on his LinkedIn page. “This is an extremely weak basis for ordering an entire industry to close down assembly lines and shutter factories while planning to build vehicles that have not yet been designed.”
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Two states try to lure Michigan businesses, workers after Right-to-Work repeal | Bridge Michigan
4-18-23 Other states attempting to poach people to their states is not unusual. But this advertisement points to the recent repeal of the Michigan’s Right-to-Work law.
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Here are the electric vehicles eligible for the revised $7,500 tax credit | Bridge Michigan
4-18-23 The list of eligible vehicles gets shorter on April 18. The federal government is subsidizing electric vehicle purchases as it encourages manufacturers to move production from China to the U.S.
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Howes: Like it or not, automakers own implications of sweeping EPA emissions rules
"The EPA’s proposed rule cites press releases ... as evidence that this transformation is feasible," Patrick Anderson, CEO of the East Lansing-based Anderson Economic Group, said.... "This is an extremely weak basis for ordering an entire industry to close down assembly lines and shutter factories while planning to build vehicles that have not yet been designed."
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The EV revolution has never felt farther away
4-13-23 Automakers have spent billions to get American drivers on board with electric vehicles. But supply chains and Tesla’s success threaten the revolution.
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Our View: Time is running out on road revenue reform
4-9-23 Because Michigan’s main source of road funding comes from fuel taxes, the state missed out on an estimated $50 million from electric vehicle drivers between 2019 and 2021, according to Anderson Economic Group for the County Road Association of Michigan.
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New terminal coming to Port of Monroe: Here’s what we know
4-3-23 The Detroit River is a busy shipping lane, but there weren’t a lot of ports available until now.
⟶March, 2023⟵
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Michigan Democrats in no rush to prioritize ‘fixing the damn roads’ | Bridge Michigan
3-31-23 Gretchen Whitmer made addressing the state’s crumbling roads a rallying cry in her first, successful run for governor. But the issue appears to be on the backburner for now as Democrats pursue other legislative priorities.
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Biden touts tax credits for Canadian-assembled electric vehicles during Ottawa visit
3-24-23 President Biden lauded the Inflation Reduction Act for offering U.S. tax credits on Canadian-assembled electric vehicles during a speech at the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa Friday.
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Howes: Why repealing right-to-work won't revive Michigan's good ol' days
3-19-22 What's next? Repealing Michigan's right-to-work law is "symbolic, it's important and it will be noticed by every manufacturer in the United States," Patrick Anderson, CEO of the East Lansing-based Anderson Economic Group, told The Detroit News. "Our job ... just got a lot harder."
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Gas prices hold steady despite market turmoil: AAA
3-17-22 The national average cost for a gallon of gas held steady at $3.46, even as oil prices plunged to levels not seen since August 2021, AAA said.
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On Air - Guy Gordon
3-14-23 Anderson Economic Group Founder and CEO Patrick Anderson talks with Guy Gordon about the slowing increases in the Consumer Price Index, and the impact that the banking crisis might have on inflation moving forward.
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3-13-23 Property taxes to increase by at least 5% for Michigan homeowners
Homeowners statewide will see at least a 5% increase when their summer property tax bills arrive in July, the highest jump in 28 years.
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Michigan property tax bills to increase in 2023, thanks to inflation
3-8-23 "I spoke with Anderson last year and he predicted then that the inflation adjustment for 2023 was already "baked in at 5%" for this year, given that inflation was extraordinarily high in 2022."
www.deadlinedetroit.com

Starkman: The Inhumanity of GM and Corporate America
3-2-23 The writer, a Los Angeles freelancer and former Detroit News business reporter, blogs at Starkman Approved. This column first appeared on his blog.
⟶February, 2023⟵
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GM cutting hundreds of executive, white-collar jobs amid electrification jolt
2-28-23 Reductions come amid EV push -- and a month after top executives said the company wasn’t planning any layoffs this year despite economic pressures.
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Michigan banks on strong auto industry, more diverse job base to dodge downturn
2-23-23 “Michigan's . . . auto industry is still our single most important industry and it's still very sensitive to economic health,” [Anderson] said. “Because its main product is sold to people who only buy a car when they feel confident enough to borrow money for the next three or four years.”
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Whitmer 2024 budget: $10M for state fleet’s electric vehicle transition
2-21-23 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed $79 billion budget aims to allocate $10 million to transition the state’s automotive fleet to electric vehicles.
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Utah mulls commercial EV charging tax, lowering gas tax - Repairer Driven News
2-21-23 Utah has joined other state lawmakers in amending laws to make money off of electric vehicle (EV) use to put toward road construction and maintenance.…
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What's in your Metro Detroit property tax bill? We break it down
2-12-23 ...there is sometimes a mismatch between what is paid and what services a taxpayer gets in return, said Patrick Anderson, principal and CEO of the Anderson Economic Group in East Lansing.
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Report: Michigan still lags in electric vehicle charging stations | Bridge Michigan
2-10-23 A report shows drivers of electric vehicles have more difficulty finding a charging station, even as demand increases. Fast charging stations are highly concentrated in urban areas across lower Michigan and not rural areas.
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Michigan could lose $95M in road funding by 2030 due to increase in EV drivers
2-9-23 Funding for Michigan roads is in jeopardy. That’s according to a new study looking at how the switch to electric vehicles could impact Michigan roads.
www.businessinsider.com
It’s time for automakers to take EV charging seriously or risk missing out
2-9-23 Electric-car charging is getting worse when it needs to be massively improving if the industry wants to win over new customers.
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Operating Costs of Electric Vehicles Are Catching Up, and in Some Cases Overtaking Gas-Powered Autos
2-7-23 A recent study by the Anderson Economic Group found the cost to fuel certain electric vehicles to be higher than…
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Electric shock
2-4-23 According to a new study from the Anderson Economic Group, rising electricity prices—combined with softer gas prices—made EVs more expensive to fuel than gas-powered cars at the end of 2022.
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You don’t need an electric vehicle with a long range — buy one you can afford instead
2-2-23 Prospective EV-buyers shouldn’t lean on range to decide on going electric. They should dive into other variables, like ease of charging and cost.
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Orange County enviros need to get over themselves. The ‘Climate Action Plan Report Card’ doesn’t matter.
2-1-23 Anderson Economic Group found, “In Q4 2022, typical mid-priced [internal combustion engine] car drivers paid about $11.29 to fuel their vehicles for 100 miles of driving. That cost was around $0.31 cheaper than the amount paid by mid-priced EV drivers charging mostly at home”
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Michigan EV charging infrastructure found ‘inadequate’ in new study
2-1-23 Over three-quarters of Michigan residents still lack easy access to public fast EV charging stations despite recent additions to charging infrastructure across the state, a Michigan think tank said in a report. Focused primarily on DC fast charging, a report from Anderson Economic Group on the…
⟶January, 2023⟵
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GM's record profit sharing to boost Michigan economy as EV push intensifies
1-31-23 Patrick Anderson, CEO of East Lansing-based consulting firm Anderson Economic Group, said the profit-sharing checks will be “a welcome bonus to many autoworkers in Metro Detroit...”
www.chicagobusiness.com

Surrounded by right-to-work states, Illinois affirms collective bargaining protections
1-30-23 The stance is notable among manufacturing-heavy states, but other factors are a drag on its attempts to attract businesses.
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Electric vehicles more expensive to fuel than gas-powered cars at end of 2022: consulting firm
1-30-23 It was cheaper to fuel a gas-powered car for 100 miles than it was to charge a comparable electric vehicle in late 2022, according to Anderson Economic Group.
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Manchin’s new bill latest snag in EV tax credit rollout
1-27-23 Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., last week introduced legislation — dubbed the American Vehicle Security Act — that would amend the Inflation Reduction Act’s consumer tax credit for new EVs so that the effective date of the required EV battery sourcing is no longer tied to Treasury’s release of proposed g…
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Why battle for battery plants is more about economic future than jobs
1-26-23 Chasing "smokestacks," said Patrick Anderson, CEO of the East Lansing-based Anderson Economic Group, should not be the top goal. Building technological competence that can rival or surpass China and its Asian competitors — and assemble the finished product — is the richer target.
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ICE fueling costs fall below price of EV charging in the midrange segment, study says
1-25-23 "The run-up in gas prices made EVs look like a bargain during much of 2021 and 2022," AEG's Patrick Anderson said. "With electric prices going up and gas prices declining, drivers of traditional ICE vehicles saved a little bit of money in the last quarter of 2022."
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Driving 100 Miles in an EV Is Now More Expensive Than in an ICE
1-25-23 Deadhead miles and opportunity costs make electric vehicle ownership dramatically more expensive than just your average car powered by a gas engine.
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Report examines EV impacts on Michigan highway maintenance, funding
1-25-23 A new report says states will need to find new ways to fund road maintenance. Currently, Michigan pays for road construction with a tax on gasoline and diesel, but as more electric vehicles take to the road, the highway fund is expected to shrink by tens of millions of dollars. Report author Patrick…
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Debate over speed, reach of tax cut looms over Whitmer's State of the State
1-24-23 Patrick Anderson, CEO of the Anderson Economic Group in East Lansing, said the new proposal represented "a complete, open exemption" for government employee pensions.
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New electric cars come with a built-in mystery: Nobody can predict their resale value
1-24-23 The used EV market largely only has data on Tesla to lean on. But what used EV-buyers are willing to pay, and technology, will change.
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Debating how to fairly charge electric vehicles for use of the roads
1-23-23 Electric vehicles pay a surcharge on registration fees. Nearly everyone believes there are fairer ways to assess a fee to help pay for roads. Choosing one is the difficult part.
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Report Examines EV Impacts on MI Highway Maintenance, Funding
1-20-23 Most experts agree putting more electric vehicles on the road is a major step toward fighting climate change, but a new report says states will also need to find new ways to fund road maintenance. Currently, Michigan pays for road construction with a tax on gasoline and diesel, but as more electric…
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5 Questions to Ask Before Buying Your First Electric Car
1-20-23 "We've consistently talked about the time burden and the cost burden for installation and other requirements for electric vehicle owners as a significant impediment to driving an electric vehicle," said Patrick Anderson, CEO of consultancy Anderson Economic Group. "This is a significant barrier to mass adoption of EVs."
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The used electric car market is starting to take off as prices slowly drop
1-19-23 A lot of would-be EV buyers are becoming more interested in the used market as a way to drive a cleaner car without a hefty price tag.
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Study: EV drivers pay less toward roads, likely create more wear and tear
1-17-23 Electric vehicle drivers pay around 70 percent to 80 percent of what owners of traditional vehicles pay toward Michigan roads and bridges and likely put more wear and tear on pavement because EVs are about 1,000 pounds heavier, according to a study released Tuesday.The analysis…
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Michigan coalition pushing for EV owners to pay mileage fee
1-17-23 With electric vehicle owners not paying the state gas tax, a coalition is calling on state lawmakers to start a pilot program forcing EV owners to contribute more to the state’s road fund.
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Report: Electric vehicle sales could cost Michigan roads $500M by 2030 | Bridge Michigan
1-17-23 Electric vehicles are on the rise in Michigan. But their increased use could mean bad news for Michigan roads if the gas tax remains the main funding source for repairs, a new report found.
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Study: Electric vehicles are leaving a growing pothole in Michigan gas tax revenues
1-17-23 The options face several obstacles, including privacy concerns and legislators reluctant to create new forms of taxation.
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Electric vehicles could put a $95M hole in Michigan’s road budget
1-17-23 The Michigan Transportation Fund collected more than $3.5 billion in revenue last year with about $1.4 billion coming from diesel and gas taxes, and all-electric vehicle drivers do not contribute.
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Push is on to make Michigan EV drivers pay new fees in lieu of fuel tax
1-17-23 "Of all the taxes we levy in the country, the road tax generally is considered the most fair and the most consistent," Anderson said. "The more weight you put on the road, the more miles you drive, the more gas tax you pay."
But without a formula to capture electric vehicle road use, it becomes difficult to maintain that parity, Anderson said.
But without a formula to capture electric vehicle road use, it becomes difficult to maintain that parity, Anderson said.
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Michigan leaders call for action following electric vehicle road funding report
1-17-23 Leaders from across Michigan will be in Lansing to discuss a report on the impact electric vehicles will have on road funding.
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Statewide leaders demanding action on electric vehicle road funding shortage in Michigan
1-17-23 Leaders of the coalition said if action is not taken soon, it could result in a shortfall of $95 million in that year under current policy conditions, totaling a loss of nearly half a billion dollars between now and 2030.
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Riverbank Theatre $500,000 Matching Grant For New Venue
1-6-23 Riverbank Theatre, Marine City MI has secured the match to a $500,000 Challenge Grant offered by the Moore family.
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Louisville was promised more than a soccer stadium in Butchertown. Where’s the rest?
1-3-23 Lynn Family Stadium opened as the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020 and since then has hosted games for the professional Louisville City and Racing Louisville teams. But no other work
⟶December, 2022⟵
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Fed Further Raises Interest Rate to Highest Level Since 2007
12-15-22 “It’s not fair to tell people in Michigan to stock up their shelves and build vehicles and cars and everything else to sell, when we are right on the cusp of a recession,” said Anderson Economic Group Founder and CEO Patrick Anderson to 760 WJR’s Tom Jordan and Kevin Dietz.
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Opinion: Michigan needs to crackdown on illicit pot
12-12-22 Nearly two-thirds of all cannabis in Michigan is from illicit sources, according to the Anderson Economic Group study. This cannabis hasn't been tested or held to the rigorous standards of the regulated market, creating an immediate threat to public health. Making matters worse, we continue to see licensed cannabis operators providing illicit or untested product, further threatening to destabilize the regulated market.
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Special Report: 2023 Michigan Economic Forecast - Recession Progression - DBusiness Magazine
12-12-22 Economists quibble about what constitutes an economic recession while inflation, labor shortages, and supply chain issues make life difficult.
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Michigan employers are looking to hire despite inflation and economic uncertainty
12-11-22 Since then, there's been a consistent downward trend for that rate, dropping to its low of 56.6% in April 2020, Tyler Marie Theile, chief operating officer and director of public policy for East Lansing-based Anderson Economic Group, reports, based on her analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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Biden Avoids Rail Strike with New Deal, But Not Everyone is Happy
12-6-2022 An analysis from the Anderson Economic Group projected US workers and consumers could see losses of $1 billion over the first week of a strike.
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12-5-2022 Detroit Casinos Miss U.S. Gaming Surge; Can They Recover?
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Senate passes legislation to avert a rail shutdown | CNN Politics
12-1-22 The Senate on Thursday passed legislation to avert a rail shutdown following a grave warning from President Joe Biden about the economic danger posed by a strike.
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Tyler Theile, Vice President, COO, and Director of Public Policy for Anderson Economic Group
12-1-22 Michigan’s Big Show - Michael Patrick Shiels’ personality-based, news making show covers state, national and international politics in a non-partisan manner. Michael Patrick skillfully mixes politics,
⟶November, 2022⟵
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House passes legislation to avert rail shutdown
11-30-22 The House on Wednesday approved legislation to avert a rail shutdown following a grave warning from President Joe Biden about the economic danger posed by congressional inaction.
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If rail workers strike, supply chains could be affected drastically in Chicago and across the country
11-30-22 In Washington on Wednesday, U.S. House lawmakers voted to adopt a tentative agreement to block the potentially devastating strike.
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Possible rail strike impact on Michigan industries
11-30-22 According to experts, Michigan’s auto and agriculture industries would be hit hardest in a rail strike.
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House to vote Wednesday on legislation to avert a railroad shutdown
11-30-22 A freight rail strike could cost the US economy $1 billion in its first week alone, according to a new analysis from the Anderson Economic Group. -- Paul LeBlanc, CNN
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Congress to take up bill to avert rail strike as Biden and unions clash – as it happened
11-29-22 President urges Congress to impose deal on rail industry workers – follow all the latest politics news
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Rail strike would be ‘catastrophic’ to Michigan economy, industries warn
11-29-22 The strike would disrupt the flow of goods as trains carry about 17% of the state’s freight, a Michigan report shows
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“Pro-Labor President” Backs Down Ahead of Rail Strike
11-29-22 Worried about the economic consequences of a rail strike, Biden has asked Congress to intervene in a labor dispute.
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In break with labor, Biden asks Congress to intervene in potential rail strike
11-29-22 Biden has said he wants to be the most “pro-union president” ever
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Rail unions decry Biden’s call for Congress to block strike. Businesses praise the plan
11-29-22 By Chris Isidore and Matt McFarland, CNN Business
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Michigan business hopeful as Congress poised to end rail strike threat | Bridge Michigan
11-29-22 President Biden and Democratic congressional leaders joined Republicans on Tuesday in supporting legislation that would avert a nationwide rail strike before the holidays.
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Biden Calls On Congress to Avert Railroad Strike – How Much Could a Shut Down Cost Americans?
11-29-22 President Joe Biden called on Congress to quickly pass a tentative agreement between railroad workers and operators - without any modifications or delay - “to avert a potentially crippling national...
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Potential rail strike could affect Michigan industry, commerce
11-28-22 Several rail workers’ unions have not approved a new contract. The Biden administration is trying to broker a deal to avoid a strike that could start December 9.
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Potential rail strike hangs over holiday rush
11-27-22 If a strike does happen, it could cost the economy $1 billion in its first week alone. That's according to new estimates by the Anderson Economic Group.
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A rail strike won’t screw up your holidays. Here’s how it’ll affect you in other ways | CNN Business
11-26-22 So once again the nation and its economy is facing the risk of a massive freight railroad strike, this one as soon as Dec. 9. But about the only thing you don’t need to worry about it is whether it will affect your holiday shopping plans. (It won’t.)
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How Inflationary Policy Decisions Result In Fewer Schools, Roads, And Fighter Jets
11-22-22 Proposals that would exacerbate rising costs are being pursued at both the federal and state levels. Government officials are backing policy decisions that would translate into fewer schools, roads, and fighter jets being built in the U.S.
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Tennessee Votes To Constitutionally Protect Right-To-Work, A Law Michigan Democrats Will Seek To Repeal In 2023
11-15-22 A 2015 study produced by the East Lansing-based Anderson Economic Group found that the state’s prevailing wage law, which was repealed in 2018, drove up construction costs for Michigan school districts by $126.7 million annually.
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Cannabis company hopes to provide opportunities, foundational knowledge - Grand Rapids Business Journal
11-4-22 Looking to help another round of entrepreneurs, Grand Rapids-based cannabis company Fluresh opened the third year of its business incubator, the Cannabis Entrepreneur Program.
⟶October, 2022⟵
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Metro Detroit school districts seek hefty millage requests
10-31-22 Interest rates have been "historically low" for much of the last two decades, said Patrick Anderson, CEO of the Anderson Economic Group. Now, interest rates have gone up, along with inflation. That will make any school bond proposal that passes more expensive to pay off than if it had passed a year or two ago, Anderson said.
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Race to the bottom? Plummeting Michigan marijuana prices great for buyers, bad for business
10-22-22 ...there’s an unlicensed marijuana market putting pressure on prices through competition that’s nearly impossible to quantify. A study issued by the Anderson Economic Group in 2021 estimated only a third of all marijuana purchases are conducted through licensed commercial sales.
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Proposal 1 aims to shake up Michigan government, but for better or worse?
10-17-22 Michigan has the strictest term limits and the requires the least financial transparency from elected officials of any state in the U.S. Proposal 1 would change that on both accounts.
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Application launches for student loan forgiveness program
10-17-22 “For a lot of them, it will be a huge relief in terms of the economic burden,” said Alston D’Souza, an analyst and data scientist from Michigan-based Anderson Economic Group.
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Commentary: Does crime pay in regulated weed market?
10-14-22 Now that recreational marijuana prices have collapsed and margins have evaporated, Michigan’s legal marijuana industry is all in on rooting out bad seeds.
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Railroad strike could start Thanksgiving week as unions reject deal
10-10-22 'The cost will grow geometrically the longer the strike lasts,' said Patrick Anderson, of Anderson Economic Group. 'After a week, you'd see real damage in the US economy.'
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Gas is above $4, but EV drivers are getting pinched too
10-7-22 Despite fluctuating gas prices, summer peak energy prices hit electric vehicle drivers harder in July, August and September.
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Coming battery plants make Michigan critical part of EV future
10-5-22 "When General Motors and Ford were searching for subsidies for their plants, they were asking the state to take a risk on that particular technology and that particular site, but they weren't asking them to take a big risk on the company or on the industry or on the ability of that management to execute what was needed," said Patrick Anderson, CEO of East Lansing-based Anderson Economic Group.
"I am excited when Michigan gets real investment by credible parties that want to be part of our future success. What I fear here is that it's Michigan taxpayers taking all of the risks."
"I am excited when Michigan gets real investment by credible parties that want to be part of our future success. What I fear here is that it's Michigan taxpayers taking all of the risks."
⟶September, 2022⟵
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Mammoth Michigan EV battery plant brings hopes, challenges to Big Rapids
9-28-22 As much as Michigan might welcome Gotion, it needs to carefully vet the project before granting such a large tax write-off, said Patrick Anderson, principal and CEO of Anderson Economic Group in East Lansing.
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AEG's Tyler Theile on the WILS Morning Wake-Up
9-28-22 How will President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan effect Michigan's economy? Tyler Theile crunches the numbers.
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Patrick Anderson on WJR's Paul W. Smith Show
9-27-22 Recession, bear market, interest rates - Patrick Anderson outlines the risks facing our current economy.
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Summer Tourism Feels Squeeze From School Start Dates Moving Earlier
9-22-22 More school districts have pushed their start dates up, trending away from what tourism stakeholders have advocated for and the historical norm, which is to start school after the federal holiday Labor Day.
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Detroit Auto Show presents electric future, but life outside the showroom is gas-powered
9-21-22 The Inflation Reduction Act’s electric vehicle tax credits will negatively impact the sales of EVs for the first two years, according to The Anderson Economic Group’s assessment.
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Tipping habits changing across Michigan, U.S. with less people giving money
9-21-22 In the U.S., tipping is a heavily-practiced social custom, and over the decades, folks have only gotten generous with the amount they tip. But lately, the tradition has become luke warm, and there could be several reasons.
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Midwest marijuana: Of the 2 local states where recreational weed is legal, Michigan outpaces Illinois in many areas
9-19-22 Recreational cannabis has been legal in the two states for nearly three years.
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The rail strike that wasn’t
9-16-22 The Association of American Railroads . . . estimated that a strike could cost the U.S. more than $2 billion a day — though Anderson Economic Group's Patrick Anderson told CNN that projection is a "gross exaggeration."
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Five things to know about the railroad deal
9-15-22 The Biden administration narrowly avoided an infrastructure calamity on Thursday by brokering a tentative contract agreement between railroads and their workers, keeping the nation’s rail sys…
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Urgency fades for Michigan businesses as national freight rail strike averted | Bridge Michigan
9-15-22 A tentative union agreement reached Wednesday night will keep the U.S. freight rail system running past the early Friday strike deadline. A strike would have been ‘a big deal’ to the state manufacturers and growers.
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Here’s how the freight rail strike could affect you | CNN Business
9-14-22 "At a week, you see real damage in the US economy," said economist Patrick Anderson of Anderson Economic Group, which conducts impact estimates on work stoppages.
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Expert Warns Railroad Strike Would Cause ‘Real Damage in the US Economy’
9-14-22 Patrick Anderson, of Anderson Economic Group, said that the full ...
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US rail strike could ‘cripple the US economy’ and spark commuter chaos
9-14-22 'The cost will grow geometrically the longer the strike lasts,' said Patrick Anderson, of Anderson Economic Group. 'After a week, you'd see real damage in the US economy.'
'If we reach a week-long strike, we're in uncharted territory,' he added.
'If we reach a week-long strike, we're in uncharted territory,' he added.
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Looming railroad strike has US leaders scrambling to avoid potentially devastating economic impacts
9-14-22 Patrick Anderson, the CEO of Anderson Economic Group, says a strike won’t initially impact the average person.
“But it would affect every American by a week,” Anderson explained. “You get a geometric growth in the damage that comes to the economy.”
“But it would affect every American by a week,” Anderson explained. “You get a geometric growth in the damage that comes to the economy.”
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Our Irrational Exuberance On EVs May Soon Strike The Shoals Of Reality
9-7-22 The green dream of endless renewable energy is crashing down in the worst energy crisis in generations, threatening us all with energy insecurity. Is the seemingly blind rush to EVs similarly putting Americans’ free mobility at risk? Unless we rethink things, the answer is yes.
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Term limit ballot proposal shouldn't distract voters
9-2-22 This past spring, a special interest group circulated a petition to alter Michigan’s constitutional term amendments in a clever manner. Their proposal combined a popular idea among citizens — a requirement that officeholders disclose their income and assets — with a deeply unpopular idea: repealing term limits.
When that petition drive failed, our Legislature voted to place a nearly identical proposal on the ballot, now designated as Proposal 1. The difference? Legislators kept the unpopular portion repealing term limits and watered down the disclosure requirement.
When that petition drive failed, our Legislature voted to place a nearly identical proposal on the ballot, now designated as Proposal 1. The difference? Legislators kept the unpopular portion repealing term limits and watered down the disclosure requirement.
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Where did the workers go? Experts say hiring woes likely to worsen
9-1-22 Where did all the workers go? The answer could lie in some age groups' still low labor force participation rate within many industries compared to pre-pandemic years, said Shay Manawar, a market and industry analyst for East Lansing-based economic consultant Anderson Economic Group.
www.spreaker.com

Patrick Anderson, CEO of the Anderson Economic Group
9-1-22 Michigan’s Big Show - Michael Patrick Shiels’ personality-based, news making show covers state, national and international politics in a non-partisan manner. Michael Patrick skillfully mixes politics,
⟶August, 2022⟵
www.detroitnews.com

Here’s why Ford is cutting thousands of jobs, mostly in Michigan
8-22-22 "We're talking about 3,000 families whose breadwinners are going to be losing their jobs right at a time when the U.S. economy is slipping into a recession and inflation is raging," said Patrick Anderson, principal and CEO of Anderson Economic Group in East Lansing.
www.mlive.com

What does the Inflation Reduction Act do for Michigan?
8-18-22 From solar panels to electric vehicles, Michigan will feel the impact of a sweeping $750 billion federal bill.
www.crainsdetroit.com

Manufacturers, business groups see mix of opportunity and challenges with Inflation Reduction Act
8-12-22 Executives at East Lansing-based consulting firm Anderson Economic Group...point out that at least three-quarters of recent electric vehicle purchases in the United States would not qualify for purchase tax credits under the IRA due to various provisions included in the proposed law.
www.mlive.com

‘Take that Elon Musk.’ Ford’s EV presence increases but so do the prices
8-11-22 In July, Ford established 10.9% share of the EV segment.
www.detroitnews.com
Editorial: Spending bill's EV subsidies won't work
8-11-22 Roughly 75% of the electric vehicles models available for purchase in the US...won't qualify for the subsidies, at least in the first few years, according to Michigan economist Patrick Anderson.
www.detroitnews.com

Editorial: Gov’s prevailing wage overhaul hurts taxpayers
8-4-22 A 2015 study by Anderson Economic Group found that requiring prevailing wages for just public schools and universities cost the state’s taxpayers an additional $127 each every year over a 10-year period.
www.toledoblade.com

Electric cars a cost-effective alternative during a summer of high gas prices
8-3-22 With gas prices remaining volatile, electric vehicles can be an attractive option for Toledo drivers hoping to cut costs by avoiding the pump altogether. ...
⟶July, 2022⟵
www.lansingstatejournal.com

Antiquity anticipation – sailing through history aboard an Oceania Cruise
7-31-22 Piazza dell’Unita d’Italia is Italy’s largest sea-facing square. The vast expanse in front of Trieste’s 19-century Palazzo del Municipio offers an elevated view of the Gulf of Venice in the blue Adriatic Sea an
www.theamericanconservative.com

Electric Vehicles Cost More than You Think - The American Conservative
7-29-22 Conservative defenders of EVs must be realistic about the technology’s costs and the way those costs have been buried by EV boosters.
www.wemu.org
For Mary Kerr, it’s Destination Ann Arbor or bust!
7-26-22 Visitor spending in Washtenaw County continues to thrive. A study . . . conducted by Anderson Economic Group . . . . highlight[ed] the enormous value of a thriving tourism industry within and around Ann Arbor.
www.foxbusiness.com

Experts slam Pete Buttigieg’s comments on EVs: ‘A con job’
7-22-22 Experts criticized Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s comments this week suggesting that electric vehicles could be cheaper than comparable cars during a House hearing.
www.crainsdetroit.com

Demand for mortgages now lower than during Great Recession
Tina Dhariwal, a senior analyst with Anderson Economic Group in Chicago, said rising interest rates and homes that are selling for more than they are worth are driving down demand.
www.grmag.com

Rapid changes - Grand Rapids Magazine
An Anderson Economic Group study projects the development could create a $15 million to $19 million annual economic impact with another $250 million in capital investments in the 10 years following its competition.
www.bridgemi.com

A recession is looming. Michigan business may not be ready. | Bridge Michigan
7-15-22 Michigan started 2022 with fewer jobs, lower adjusted household incomes and a lower job participation rate than before previous recessions, leaving a shakier foundation to withstand an economic downturn.
www.detroitnews.com

Senate confirms UM’s Barr to serve as nation’s top banking regulator
7-13-22 Economist Patrick Anderson, CEO of the Anderson Economic Group in East Lansing, has known Barr for several years and said he'd bring a "much-needed" Midwestern perspective to a Fed that for two years has been "missing signals from the heartland."
www.detroitnews.com
The Detroit News
7-7-22 The typical response to a recession — increased government spending, tax rebates and interest rate cuts — would all risk making inflation worse and, as Anderson notes, might not work because the economy still lacks the capacity to absorb another huge stimulus.
www.freep.com

Michigan property tax bills are about to go up: Why homeowners will pay more
7/5/22 Michigan homeowners are seeing a hike in property taxes, based on inflation, this year. But a bigger hike appears to be in the cards for 2023, too.
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CNET - You May Not Save Money by Driving an Electric Vehicle
7/2/22 It would seem like a no brainer to switch to an electric vehicle with gas prices on the rise, but you might...
⟶June, 2022⟵
www.barrons.com
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Slows as Consumers Feel Pinch of Rising Prices
6/30/22 “American consumers are rapidly spending down their stimulus-augmented savings, and actually spent less last month than the month before,” said Patrick Anderson, CEO of economic consulting firm Anderson Economic Group. “One thing I always remember when looking at economic data: Listen to the consumer. Right now, the consumer is scared.”
www.lansingstatejournal.com

Greater Lansing airport project expected to reduce supply chain uncertainty
6/30/22 The expansion will reduce uncertainty around shipping and logistics in the Lansing area, said Tyler Theile, vice president of Anderson Economic Group.
www.bridgemi.com

Michigan pot sales skyrocket to all time high as prices keep dropping | Bridge Michigan
6/30/22 The cannabis industry has seen sales climb and prices drop almost every month since legalization. That’s good news for an ever-growing number of customers, but making the business “a grind.”
www.bridgemi.com

Opinion | Invest in Michigan’s research universities to keep state competitive | Bridge Michigan
6/28/22 While businesses are scrambling for more college-educated graduates, many in Michigan find that the state’s disinvestment makes college unattainable.
www.clickondetroit.com

Cheers to Grand Rapids for being America’s ‘Beer City’ for 10 years
6-21-22 Beer lovers now have a chance to celebrate the anniversary every Wednesday from June 29 to August 31. Those interested can enter the Experience Grand Rapids 10 years of Beer City USA contest. Winnings include a Grand Rapids beer experience, an overnight stay in a Grand Rapids hotel, two culture pass…
www.slashgear.com

The Big Myth About Electric Cars You Need To Stop Believing
6-20-22 Electric vehicles are hitting the mainstream. But it’s important to do your own research before making the decision to purchase one.
www.mlive.com

Canadian EV charging company invests $3M in Michigan for first U.S. facility
6-7-22 Electric charging company FLO will build a new EV manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills.
⟶May, 2022⟵
www.mininggazette.com

Tax cuts are much better than tax rebates
5-25-22 Michigan finds itself in the rare spot of having more money coming into the state budget than it needs to run the state. Both Republican legislative leaders and Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer agree that at least some of the $6 billion in extra funds should be returned to taxpayers. But they are fa…
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Recession fears amid rising inflation | LinkedIn
5-23-22 The IMF does not anticipate a global recession but warned of future downgrades and said some countries would see an increased recession risk.
www.elpasoinc.com

Editorial Roundup: Michigan
5-21-22 An Anderson Economic Group forecast raised “the real possibility we will see a recession in 2022-23,” citing increasing interest rates, declining growth in the first quarter, and a drop in real earnings for the past four quarters.
www.mlive.com

Driving is expensive in 2022. Is gas or electric more affordable?
5-18-22 Mid-price gas and electric vehicles both saw costs rise in the first quarter of 2022. AEG's Alston D'Souza tells us what that means for drivers.
upnorthlive.com

Effort to change state term limits hones in on Legislature
5-9-22 A proposal that would reduce the overall amount of time lawmakers could spend in Lansing is gaining momentum in the capital city. The Voters for Transparency and Term Limits coalition wants to expand how long a lawmaker can spend in each chamber. The current limits for lawmakers are six years in the…
www.detroitnews.com
Michigan losing race to win more EV factories
5-8-22 "Half the die is already cast," said Patrick Anderson, CEO of the East Lansing-based Anderson Economic Group. "Where they're assembling these vehicles is the No. 1 factor in where they locate these facilities."
www.cnet.com

The Real Costs of Electric Car Ownership
5-7-22 Estimating the cost of driving electric is more complicated than calculating the cost of driving a conventional car.
www.freep.com

Federal Reserve interest rate hike may not be the last as inflation skyrockets
5-4-22 With Wednesday’s hike, the Fed is walking a fine line between cooling demand but not pushing the U.S. economy into a deep freeze.
www.freep.com

Biggest rate hike in decades to fight highest inflation in 40 years expected Wednesday
5-4-22 Inflation is viewed by consumers as an overwhelming problem facing the nation, according to the latest University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
⟶April, 2022⟵
www.autonews.com
Study finds upside to owning a luxury EV
4-25-22 The Anderson Economic Group study found, for drivers of luxury vehicles, EVs are more cost-efficient than driving ICE vehicles.
www.detroitnews.com

Biden picks Michael Barr, UM dean, for Fed’s bank regulation post
4-15-22 Barr is dean of the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, and was an assistant Treasury secretary for financial institutions during the Obama administration.
www.michamber.com
Should the State Allow Schools to Start Prior to Labor Day? - MI Chamber
Advocacy News - April 14, 2022
www.fox47news.com

Restaurant prices are rising at record rates and experts say they’ll never come back down
4-9-22 “This has been unprecedented. I’ve been in the industry 30 years and I’ve never seen a grocery bill, I’ve never seen an invoice climb so quickly,” said Keith Buchele, General Manager at Soup Spoon Cafe.
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Rising marijuana use has some rethinking workplace testing - Spartan Newsroom
4-8-22 Some employers are requiring employee drug tests for marijuana even though recreational and medicinal marijuana are legal in the state. At a time when pot use among American workers is expanding, employers say having the legal right to test is a matter of safety. The U.S. House has passed…
www.fox47news.com

East Lansing research shows driving an electric car is cheaper than gas, but only if it’s a luxury vehicle
4-6-22 With data collected from 2020-2021, the study compares the average price of driving an EV, versus a gas powered, or Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicle. It shows overall it’s still cheaper to drive traditional but in certain situations it is now cheaper to drive electric.
www.detroitnews.com

Is it cheaper to fuel up an EV? It depends, report says
4-6-22 A gas-powered mid-priced car may be less expensive than an EV, whereas a luxury ride is better off as a plug-in, according to the report.
rbnenergy.com

One Shining Moment - As Gasoline Prices Spike, How Do Electric Vehicles Stack Up?
4-6-22 Even before the recent spike in crude oil and gasoline prices, the subject of a contentious House committee hearing Wednesday with executives from six large oil and natural gas companies, electric vehicles (EVs) were having a bit of a moment.
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Questioning Blind EV Advocacy - The American Conservative
4-7-22 The environmental impact of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles often outweighs the benefits of forgoing fossil fuels.
www.postandcourier.com

Charleston area sinks in national rankings due to housing costs, jobs and wages
4-3-22 The Milken Institute evaluates the economic performance of more than 400 large and smaller metro areas once a year.
www.crainsdetroit.com

4-2-22 As we look forward to NFL Draft, what Super Bowl XL in Detroit left behind
Christina Lovio-George let out a big “whoop” when she learned this week that Detroit had been selected to host the 2024 NFL Draft. She knows from experience what that could mean for the city. Lovio-George is the founder and CEO of communications firm LovioGeorge Inc., the agency of record for…
⟶March, 2022⟵
www.wxyz.com

While food costs continue to rise, Russia-Ukraine war could inflate prices of wheat products
3-28-22 Food prices were already rising prior to the war in Ukraine. But experts say the prices of products containing wheat, like a loaf of wheat bread, may be further impacted if the conflict persists.
www.the-sun.com

Cost to charge an EV compared to refueling a gas car revealed
3-28-22 WHETHER you’re looking to purchase an electric vehicle or a gas-powered one, it is important to see the full picture. Many assume that electric cars are more expensive to buy, but cheaper to …
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E-commerce helped Michigan retail cannabis flourish during pandemic
3-27-22 Michigan’s retail recreational cannabis market launched just four months before the COVID-19 pandemic swept the state and forced widespread shutdowns and limited in-person shopping. Michigan’s retail recreational cannabis market launched just four months before the COVID-19 pandemic swept the state.…
chicago.suntimes.com

How much do rideshare drivers earn? More than you might think.
3-24-22 According to our analysis, drivers between May and August 2021 took home nearly $35 per hour after expenses.
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Which Really Costs More: Charging an EV or Filling Up Your Tank With Gas?
3-21-22 Electric vehicles and gas cars have always come with a tradeoff. Fully electric vehicles are more expensive to buy, but they’re cheaper to own because they’re cheaper to fuel and maintain -- and they...
www.detroitnews.com
Michigan police, fire agencies fight fast-food chains to find workers
3-20-21 Police and fire departments, sheriff’s offices and the Department of Corrections are shorthanded and competing for workers with private firms.
www.freep.com

Sticker shock raises eyebrows, socks budgets and cuts some buyers out
3-4-22 Paying top dollar for more expensive SUVs is forcing drivers to hand over more than ever for car payments. How do higher car prices hurt consumers?
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What Does It Cost to Charge an EV on a Road Trip?
3-3-22 Charging costs for EVs can vary a lot. Read this guide to work out how much your trip will cost.
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Whitmer’s reinstatement of Michigan’s prevailing wage draws rebukes
3-2-22 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday announced she has reinstated Michigan’s controversial prevailing wage for government contracts.
www.crainsdetroit.com

Duggan, Studley, others set sights on reforming legislative term limits
3-1-22 A coalition of business, labor and political leaders launched a campaign Tuesday to reform Michigan’s 30-year-old term-limits law and require state legislators to disclose their personal finances to root out conflicts of interest.A group called Voters for Transparency and Term Limits is proposing a…
www.fox2detroit.com

Price impact of Russia’s Ukraine invasion is here - but expert says to expect more ripple effects
3-1-22 Last year at this time, gas was a dollar cheaper than it is now. Some reports say it could jump another dollar if this invasion continues.
www.myjournalcourier.com

Ballot drive: Change term limits, require financial reports
3-1-22 LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A bipartisan coalition of business, labor and political leaders...
⟶February, 2022⟵
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VW Fears Most of Its Cars on Burning Ship Are Beyond Salvage
2-25-22 Volkswagen AG has lost hope that many of its roughly 4,000 vehicles aboard a cargo ship that caught fire last week in the Atlantic can be saved.
www.cbc.ca

Why it’s a bad idea to rely on a privately owned bridge for 25% of Canada’s trade with U.S.
2-23-22 When the Ambassador Bridge — a key trade corridor between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit, Mich., — was gridlocked by protests earlier this month, it exposed a weak link in Canada’s supply chain. Experts of all stripes agree it’s risky for Canada to rely so much on a 92-year-old privately owned bridge.
www.wmtw.com

Fire that left cargo ship full of luxury cars stranded in the Atlantic may finally be going out
2-23-22 The fire on board the large car-carrying cargo ship Felicity Ace could soon be extinguished because there might not be anything left to burn.
vervetimes.com

Freedom Convoy Protest Vehicles Could Be Auctioned Off - Verve times
2-23-22 A flatbed removes a truck from the convoy after police cleared Wellington Street, previously occupied by the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa, on February 19, 2022. – Ottawa Police Services barricaded Wellington St. around Parliament Hill, clearing up the trucks and the camps that had been in Ottawa since J…
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CBT automotive newscast: February 23, 2022
2-23-22 Inside Automotive: How to improve your car dealership’s first-party data with guest Brian Toole Today on Kain & Co., host David Kain, President of Kain Automotive, sits down with Brian Toole, Director of Carpathic, to take a deep dive into managing first-party data at the dealership level. In this e…
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Tom Zirpoli: It’s always the disrupters who draw the most attention | COMMENTARY
2-23-22 Always dig a little deeper and follow the money. And, by the way, pay less attention to the disruptors and more attention to what the majority of us are trying to do right for our community and nation, even if we don’t make the headlines.
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Cargo ship with luxury cars still burning; salvage crews set to arrive
2-22-22 A large cargo ship that initially caught fire last week is continuing to burn while floating off the coast of Portugal, the company that operates it said Tuesday.
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Top tech hubs in the US | ZDNet
2-22-22 Relocating to a tech hub can make it easy for you to build the life you want in a city that fits your lifestyle. Read on for our list of the best cities for tech jobs.
jalopnik.com

Volkswagen Says It Wants To Take Porsche Public
2-22-22 A stock listing could help fund VW’s EV ambitions.
canada.autonews.com

Ambassador Bridge blockade fallout: U.S. companies more likely to head home
2-22-22 A major international border — and the auto industry — was taken hostage for nearly a week by a small group of protesters, calling into question the reliability of Canada’s supply chain.
www.autonews.com

Estimated loss from cargo ship fire rises to $335 million, report says
2-21-22 VW has not disclosed its potential losses from the fire aboard the crippled Felicity Ace and it is unclear how much insurance will cover the costs for the lost vehicles.
www.detroitnews.com

Fate of fight to repeal Michigan’s ‘pension tax’ lurks in the details
2-21-22 Michigan Republican and Democratic lawmakers want to repeal the so-called “pension tax.” But they have differing plans for how to accomplish it.
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‘Little Left to Burn’: Fire Dies Down in Cargo Ship Full of Porsches, Bentleys, VWs
2-21-22 After burning for five days, “there is little combustible material left to burn,” officials said.
www.lansingstatejournal.com
7 ways GM's battery plant will change Lansing (and 1 big question)
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Few show up to protest election results, COVID protocols with Lansing ‘convoy’ ⋆ Michigan Advance
2-21-22 A right-wing protest against COVID-19 mandates and supporting election fraud conspiracies at the Michigan Capitol building off the blockades at the border that shut down the Ambassador Bridge for a week has failed to gain traction for the last week. Around 10 people showed up to the Capitol building…
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Local residents helped fund protesting truckers
2-21-22 “Fernandina ranked fifth among the U.S. communities that contributed to the trucker convoy.” Twenty-nine residents of zip code 32034 contributed a total of $2,413 to the so-called “Freedom Convoy” of
www.detroitnews.com

Trucker protest that closed border could echo in Canadian politics, perhaps in US
2-20-22 The trucker protest could echo for years in Canadian politics and perhaps south of the border.
www.forbes.com
‘Freedom Convoy’: Ottawa Police Arrest 15 Protesters And Tow Away Vehicles As Standoff Continues
2-18-22 One leader of the protest reportedly told supporters to “hold the line” as police with riot gear gathered in the downtown area.
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The Race Is on to Save Burning Cargo Ship Full of Porsches, Bentleys, Audis and VWs
2-18-22 Nearly 4,000 vehicles are on board as the fire consumes the ship—and the electric cars it’s carrying pose an extra danger for firefighters.
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Trade disruptions from “Freedom Convoy” nearly $300M in direct losses, study says - Transportation Today
2-18-22 Driving Discussion on Transportation & Infrastructure
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Trucker convoy blockages cost auto sector nearly US$300M
2-18-22 The trucker convoy blockades that blocked the U.S.-Canada Ambassador Bridge border for approximately one week may have cost the automotive industry US$299.9 million between February 7-15. “Our updated estimate includes lost direct wages for Michigan, lost direct wages in Ontario, and some lost direc…
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Four charged in Coutts police murder plot as Ottawa protest hits day 19 – follow live
2-16-22 The Canadian government has threatened to freeze truckers’ personal and corporate bank accounts
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Auto Industry Workers Lost $155 Million In Wages During Freedom Convoy’s Border Crossing Closures
2-16-22 “These are real losses to the men and women working in this industry”
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Windsor police intercept convoy ‘suspected’ of heading to Ambassador Bridge, mayor says
2-16-22 Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens assures businesses and residents that the remaining barriers left in place near the approach of the bridge are still necessary after a nearly week-long blockade.
driving.ca

Convoy border blockades have cost auto industry nearly US$300 million: report
2-16-22 The Anderson Economic Group calculated the total in lost wages and industry earnings
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US-Canada border blockage impacting wages
2-16-22 General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Honda, and Toyota lost about $155 million in profits.
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CBT automotive newscast: February 16, 2022
2-16-22 Inside Automotive: The simple truths about leadership and how to practice them with Ken Blanchard & Randy Conley Throughout the hustle and bustle of leading an organization, oftentimes the fundamentals of leadership can take a back seat or in some cases, become completely forgotten. Today’s guests a…
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Freedom Convoy’ disruptions cost auto industry $300 million, study says
2-15-22 Workers missed out on $145 million in wages and car companies lost $155 million because of vaccine mandate protests at key U.S.-Canada trade crossings, a study says.
thehill.com

Ongoing trucker protests at US-Canada border prompted nearly $300M in lost wages and production, report says
2-15-22 “Only some of that lost production can be made up given the tightness of the auto industry’s supply chain right now, so these are real losses to the men and women working in this industry.”
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Interview: Patrick Anderson, CEO of the Anderson Economic Group
2-15-22 Listen to * Patrick Anderson, CEO Of The Anderson Economic Group and 999 more episodes by Michigan’s Big Show. Ep. 2471: Wednesday LIVE starring Michael Patrick Shiels. *
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Canadian “Freedom Convoy” blockades cost auto industry nearly $300 million, report finds
2-15-22 Trade between Michigan and Canada is flowing again after people protesting Canadian COVID-19 mandates blocked international truck traffic for nearly a week.
www.mlive.com
Automakers lost nearly $300M in the Ambassador Bridge shutdown. Its ripple effect could be costlier.
2-15-22 Automakers lost close to $300 million due to trade disruptions at the Ambassador Bridge last week. But economic experts warn the economic cost could go beyond that.
www.freep.com

Auto production resumes, but fallout far from over after bridge protest
2-15-22 Most carmakers’ production is returning as the Ambassador Bridge reopens. But the fallout from the disruption will be long-lasting and important.
www.fox2detroit.com

How much did automakers lose during Ambassador Bridge shutdown?
2-15-22 It was a costly week for Michigan automakers, with losses in the hundreds of millions.
www.metrotimes.com

Auto industry lost nearly $300M in wages, production from weeklong Canadian protest
2-15-22 The weeklong protest that shut down the Ambassador Bridge cost the auto industry nearly $300 million, according to an economic research group. Anderson Economic Group...
www.freep.com

Freedom Convoy blockade of Ambassador Bridge caused nearly $300M losses in wages, production
2-15-22 A week of protests at the Ambassador Bridge has cost the auto industry more than a quarter of a billion dollars, according to an analysis.
www.clickondetroit.com

Here’s what the closure of the Ambassador Bridge cost automakers
2-14-22 Protests were held on the Canadian side of the Ambassador Bridge, leading to days of closures and delays.
www.wxyz.com

Canada protests cause an estimated $299.9M in losses to auto industry, analysis shows
2-14-22 The Ambassador Bridge blockade and related trade disruptions associated with the “Freedom Convoy” protests caused an estimated $299.9M in direct losses to the auto industry, according to a new analysis from the Anderson Economic Group.
www.detroitnews.com

Automakers eye normal production schedules as Ambassador Bridge reopens
2-14-22 Anderson Economic Group estimates the auto industry took a $299.9 million hit in lost wages and production during the Ambassador Bridge blockade.
www.detroitnews.com

Ontario to end COVID-19 vaccine passport system March 1
2-14-22 Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the end of the vaccine passport system comes “not because of what’s happening in Ottawa or Windsor, but despite it.”
www.wxyz.com

Canada protests cause an estimated $299.9M in losses to auto industry, analysis shows
2-14-22 The Ambassador Bridge blockade and related trade disruptions associated with the “Freedom Convoy” protests caused an estimated $299.9M in direct losses to the auto industry, according to a new analysis from the Anderson Economic Group.
www.crainsdetroit.com

Whitmer: Illegal bridge blockades that halt trade cannot go ‘unchallenged’
2-14-22 The nearly weeklong blockade of commercial truck traffic on the Windsor side of the Ambassador Bridge was illegal and underscores the need for a second Detroit River bridge, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Monday.Whitmer, speaking to Detroit Regional Chamber members in a virtual speech about her new…
www.mlive.com
Ambassador Bridge ‘fully open’ after seven-day blockade choked key trade route
2-14-22 The Ambassador Bridge reopened to traffic Sunday night, seven days after truckers first congested the vital trade route linking Michigan and Canada.
www.metrotimes.com

Ambassador Bridge reopens after blockade caused tens of millions of dollars in lost wages for Michigan autoworkers
2-14-22 The reopening of the Ambassador Bridge following seven days of protests “is a win for Michigan’s working families,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared Monday. The bridge...
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Weber Stock Sinks. Grill Maker Saw ‘Acute Supply-Chain Challenges.’
2-13-22 The U.S. grill maker posts a fiscal first-quarter loss wider than analysts’ estimates and lowers its guidance for fiscal 2022.
www.detroitnews.com

How long Ambassador Bridge blockade will be felt after reopening
2-13-22 Auto production will still be affected as automakers and their suppliers scramble to get parts to plants on time.
www.nationalreview.com

Canada’s Trucker Troubles | National Review
2-12-22 Evidence-free Covid policies should end, but the actions of some protesters have gone too far.
www.kake.com

Rand Paul said he hopes trucker protests ‘clog up cities,’ including during Super Bowl and in DC
2-12-22 Workers in the Michigan auto industry could lose up to $51 million in wages this week due to the trucker protest at the US-Canada border, according to Anderson Economic Group.
www.dailymail.co.uk

Freedom Convoy ordered to clear US-Canada bridge by MIDNIGHT
2-12-22 Freedom Convoy truckers are still on the US-Canada Ambassador Bridge - in defiance of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 7pm and then midnight deadlines to clear the road on Friday.
www.crainsdetroit.com

From crops to auto parts, bridge blockade could have long impact
2-11-22 Add a blockade at the busiest U.S.-Canada border crossing to the list of supply chain problems pounding Michigan businesses. The shutdown of the Ambassador Bridge last week, the main link between Michigan and its largest trading partner, over COVID-19 vaccine mandates for truck drivers and other…
www.usatoday.com

Canadian truck blockade, Beijing Olympics, Palin vs. NY Times: 5 things to know Friday
2-11-22 The Canadian truck blockade continues to affect the auto industry, Team USA takes on Canada in men’s hockey and more news to start your Friday.
www.michigan.gov
Gov. Whitmer on Illegal Blockade of Ambassador Bridge
2-11-22 The Anderson Economic Group has pegged the total economic loss for working people and businesses in the automotive and transportation industry at $51 million this week due to this illegal blockade. The Michigan Department of Treasury estimates that 10,000 commercial vehicles cross the bridge each day with $325 million of goods. Approximately $50 million is from automotive parts. Nearly 30% of the annual trade between Michigan and Canada comes across the Ambassador Bridge.
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Canadian protests lead to auto factories shutting down
2-11-22 Demonstrations have blocked the flow of commerce on one of the most important corridors between the U.S. and Canada.
www.nytimes.com

The trucker blockade is starting to take an economic toll.
2-11-22 Blockades of border crossings between the United States and Canada have disrupted production for some automakers and their suppliers, causing workers to be sent home.
www.bridgemi.com

Canadian judge OKs police removal of truckers blocking Ambassador Bridge | Bridge Michigan
2-11-22 Michigan suffered as bridge traffic was halted all week, with auto industry shutdowns resulting from shipping delays. The truckers were protesting mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for them to cross the border.
www.cnn.com

Workers in Michigan could lose up to $51 million in wages this week because of trucker protest, group estimates
2-11-22 Workers in the Michigan auto industry could lose up to $51 million in wages this week, due to the trucker protest at the US-Canada border, according to Anderson Economic Group.
www.usatoday.com

Canadian mayor seeks injunction to clear truck protest at US border: COVID-19 updates
2-11-22
The city of Windsor filed an injunction to end the truck blockade at the U.S.-Canada border protesting COVID-19 restrictions and mandates.
The city of Windsor filed an injunction to end the truck blockade at the U.S.-Canada border protesting COVID-19 restrictions and mandates.
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Ambassador Bridge blockade live updates: Judge hears injunction request
12-11-22 A blockade by truckers protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other issues has brought international trade at the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Windsor to a grinding halt. See the latest updates below:
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Whitmer: Michigan ready to step up, but it’s up to Canada to end bridge protest
2-11-22 Gov. Whitmer issued her statement as there appeared to be a move by protesters on the Canadian side of the bridge to open a lane to traffic.
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Canadian Trucker Protests Snarl an Already Hobbled Auto Industry
2-10-22 Blockades of U.S.-Canada border crossings could hurt the auto industry, factory workers and the economy, which are still recovering from pandemic disruptions.
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Patrick Anderson ~ The Paul W. Smith Show
2-10-22 The Founder of the Anderson Economic Group talks to Paul about the Governor’s 2022 budget and says he appreciates the fact that the Governor acknowledges that some of the money is from the federal government’s stimulus fund and won’t be around forever.
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Automakers work to bypass trucker protest at Ambassador Bridge as plants cancel shifts
2-10-22 GM canceled two shifts at one Michigan plant due to a parts shortage and lost millions in potential profits. So here is what it’s doing to get parts.
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Cost of Ambassador Bridge shutdown is growing for automakers, workers
2-10-22 Many people might not know they use the “just-in-time” production method these days, which means they have to stop building when the parts run out. That method is what’s happening, and the Anderson Economic Group is estimating $51 million in lost wages so far this week because of the blockade.
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Canadian trucker blockade at Ambassador Bridge disrupts auto production, risking layoffs
2-9-22 A blockade of the Ambassador Bridge by Canadian truckers opposing COVID-19 vaccination mandates is resulting in manufacturing disruptions.
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Can Michigan Central Depot be a ‘game-changer’ for state’s high-tech future? Some think so
2-4-22 “Google is signaling that Michigan is a high-tech innovation hub, where companies of all sizes should consider coming,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Most Ford US hourly workers to get up to $7,377 in profit sharing
2-3-22 Most Ford Motor Co. hourly employees in the US will receive up to $7,377 in profit-sharing based on the company's strong 2021 financial results.
⟶January, 2022⟵
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Study: Vehicle Prices Outpace Wage Earnings By Far
1-26-22 New and used vehicle price increases far outpaces wage earning in 2021 according to new data from the Anderson Economic Group. For car buying advice visit WWW.CARPROUSA.COM.
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GM to invest historic $7 billion in 4 facilities across Michigan, creating 4,000 jobs
1-25-22 GM is betting big on Michigan as part of its EV future from new factory, plant conversions and new supply chain. Here’s why and who wins.
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Why state leaders made a big, but necessary bet backing GM’s EV future
1-25-22 GM’s single largest investment announcement in its history is also a major bet for the automaker with EVs still only representing 3% of total sales.
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Michigan Gets House of Saka Infused Beverages
1-25-22 House of Saka, Inc., producer of the first and only alcohol-free, award-winning cannabis-infused wines from the iconic Napa Valley appellation, announced today an exclusive partnership with Carbidex LLC Michigan, a family-owned holding entity with companies rooted in the cannabis and facilities mana…
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Promise and reality of recreational cannabis
1-25-22 Depending upon your age and proclivity, marijuana has been considered a plant that, when smoked or otherwise enjoyed, can produce a mellow high and make life a little more pleasant, no different than enjoying a cocktail. To others, it is seen as a dangerous and illegal substance, a gat…
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MITech TV: Project Overcome, CitySideVentures, AEG Car Prices, BLM Michigan State’s Benchmark - MITechNews
1-24-22 On MITech TV Dan Irvin, 123Net CEO, explains Project Overcome to bridge the digital divide. David Weaver from CitySide Venture announces its Angel Fund has made three investments already. Christina Benton from Anderson Economic Group provides details on report that looks…
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It’s A Seller’s Market: SoCal’s Housing Market Hit Record-High Last Month
1-23-22 Low inventory means it’s a seller’s market and experts blame a lack of new construction and current low mortgage rates.
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What’s getting more expensive
1-22-22 Inflation and supply chain snags have sent prices for everyday items soaring, from Tide laundry detergent to new cars. Here’s what CNN Business found got more expensive this week, and what might be next.
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Sticker shock is a real thing for car shoppers right now: Here’s why
1-21-22 A new study shows that wages are not keeping pace with the escalating prices of new and used cars.
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What multi-billion dollar investments mean for GM, EVs and Michigan future
1-21-22 News of $6.5 billion package, 4,000 new jobs comes day before governor’s State of the State address, chance to tout next-generation investment by GM.
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Vehicle prices grew faster than U.S. wages in 2021, study says
1-21-22 Price surges have been exacerbated by a combination of high consumer demand and parts shortages constraining vehicle inventory.
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Americans needed to work five weeks more on average to afford a used car in 2021
1-20-22 Wages are not keeping up with inflation. The price of cars has grown significantly faster than earnings, a new analysis by the Anderson Economic Group found.
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The Blue Economy: The Past, Present, and a Potential Future - Northern Lakes Economic Alliance
1-19-22 What is a Blue Economy? The lakes and rivers of Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties shape our lives everyday. They support many of the pastimes that define the “up north” lifestyle, boating, fishing, kayaking, and more. Local bodies of wate…
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76,000 Charleston households burdened by housing costs, study finds
1-17-22 About 22 percent of all households in the Charleston area pay more than 30 percent of their income on housing costs, meaning they are cost-burdened. A new report offers suggestions
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Corporatization, power struggles and a historic recall: Michigan marijuana’s 2021 growing pains
1-13-22 Like an awkward teenager who’s entered puberty, Michigan’s marijuana industry is experiencing growing pains.
⟶December, 2021⟵
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The lines between beer, soda and spirits are blurring as beverage companies seek sales growth
12-28-21 In the hunt for growth, beverage companies are experimenting in new categories, blurring the lines between beer, soft drinks and spirits.
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CHPT: Beware of These 3 EV Charging Stocks After Sen. Joe Manchin Ruins the Chance for US Climate Change Policy | StockNews.com
12-20-21 The efforts worldwide to gradually phase out fossil-fuel-powered vehicles make the EV industry’s prospects bright. However, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin’s ‘no’ position on President Biden’s Build Back Better Act makes the domestic EV industry’s prospects bleak. Therefore, we think it is better to avo…
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Cannabis gains support in Sanford Monday
12-14-21 Cannabis supporters want to bring cannabis to Sanford
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Study compares electric vehicle charge costs vs. gas — and results were surprising
12-12-21 Study compares electric vehicle charge costs vs. gas — and results were surprising
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GM eyeing $2.5B investment for new battery cell plant in Lansing area
12-10-21 Automaker and partner LG Energy Solution are seeking incentives from the city and state to develop a cell facility near GM’s Delta Township plant.
⟶November, 2021⟵
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Car Radio, Podcast 67, Pts 1/2: Morrison-Zielinski/Moab, Kuniskis/Dodge, Fisker/Ocean, Fix-Brooke/NACTOY, Eversley, Anderson/EVs, Lyman
11-20-21 Ep67: Morrison-Zielinski on Moab, Kuniskis/Dodge, Fisker/Ocean, Fix-Brooke/NACTOY, Eversley/Honda, Anderson/EVs, Lyman/JD Power
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Pump track, cannabis proposals spark interest at Sanford Council meeting
11-9-21 Sue LaBonville encouraged the village to opt into cannabis, noting it could boost village...
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N.C. stands alone atop Site Selection’s business climate ranking for 2021
11-2-21 N.C. stands alone atop Site Selection’s business climate ranking for 2021
⟶October, 2021⟵
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Illinois Cannabis Sales Eclipsed by Michigan
10-28-22 It’s another sign of the toll that Illinois’ licensing stumbles are taking on the development of a new billion-dollar industry here.
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Electric vehicles are more expensive to fuel than gas cars, at least for now
The future is electric, with Big Three automakers like General Motors and Ford investing heavily in manufacturing electric vehicles. Besides being more sustainable for the...
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EDITORIAL: Report: EV ‘savings’ evaporate in the real world
The technology still doesn’t exist to meet the needs of a great many drivers.
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Hyundai vows to appeal $16M verdict over Genesis points
The jury found that the automaker had breached an agreement with a Florida Nissan and Hyundai dealer on open Genesis points.
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An Urgent Journey Exposes Electric Vehicle Challenges
Electrics are all the rage these days as governments force electrification and automakers try to comply with vehicles that also meet customers’ needs. It’s a tall order. Fun to drive with instant torque, EVs are excellent commuter cars and have gained a niche among luxury buyers who drive locally, then plug them in at home.
But with limited range and steep sticker prices, EVs lack the dexterity of gas cars.
But with limited range and steep sticker prices, EVs lack the dexterity of gas cars.
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Aquatic invasive species and you
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council takes steps to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
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Bills to diminish Michigan’s medical marijuana caregiver program advance
A series of Michigan laws that would dramatically reduce the amount of marijuana medical caregivers may grow have passed out of committee and will proceed to possible full vote before the state House of Representatives.
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Detroit News: Traverse City classic-car insurer Hagerty goes public for $3 billion
With its expansive portfolio of publications, auto enthusiast events, and racing offerings, Hagerty has a big membership base beyond insurance.
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DN OpEd: Restore earned income tax credit to help Michigan recover
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Opinion: Ken Sikkema and Bob Emerson.
Expanding the state EITC would also have a positive impact on local economies. According to a 2009 report by the Anderson Economic Group, every dollar awarded through the EITC generates $1.67 in new economic activity.
Opinion: Ken Sikkema and Bob Emerson.
Expanding the state EITC would also have a positive impact on local economies. According to a 2009 report by the Anderson Economic Group, every dollar awarded through the EITC generates $1.67 in new economic activity.
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Detroit Area’s Hot Job Market Compares With Austin’s, but Challenges Remain
The Detroit area’s economy has improved, but it historically has had a smaller share of adults seeking work, and the size of its available labor force shrank during the pandemic.
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WTTW: Will Pot ‘Piranhas’ Take Over Illinois’ Market?
Illinois today selected another 55 winners from a pool of 589 qualifying applicants seeking to open cannabis dispensaries. It’s another step on a long-delayed process of growing Illinois’ marijuana market, with a mind toward social equity. But is it working?
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Fox Business: Anderson Economic Group's Brian Peterson on COVID’s Big 10 Impact
The Midwest is home to some of the largest colleges and universities in the country. These institutions are grappling with the challenges of safely reopening...
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Bars missing a key ingredient: alcohol - Marketplace
Pub managers are reworking their cocktail menus as shortages of materials and labor make some drinks unavailable for weeks.
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(VinePair) Back on the Ale Trail: Will Beer Tourism Rebound After the Pandemic?
As the country reopens and cooped-up Americans eagerly book long-delayed vacations, will breweries be on the itinerary?
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(Crain's) Michigan to regulate delta-8, other intoxicants like it does cannabis. What does that mean for the industry?
Starting this fall, Michigan residents will no longer be able to buy products that give a cannabis-adjacent high at gas stations and CBD stores — they’ll need to buy them through the state’s rapidly growing and regulated cannabis industry. Beginning Oct. 11, compounds including the popular…
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