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Author: Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press

Money

‘We absolutely need this’: Michigan lawmakers consider bipartisan push to end ‘tampon tax’

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021Dave Boucher, Detroit Free PressComments Off on ‘We absolutely need this’: Michigan lawmakers consider bipartisan push to end ‘tampon tax’

Many states have either exempted feminine hygiene products from sales and use taxes or are considering the idea.

Tech

FCC proposes record $5.1 million fine against election robocall purveyors

August 26, 2021Dave Boucher, Detroit Free PressComments Off on FCC proposes record $5.1 million fine against election robocall purveyors

Wohl and Burkman also face criminal charges in connection with the calls. Both have pleaded not guilty.

News

Michigan GOP leader calls Democratic women ‘witches,’ refers to ‘assassination’ of Republicans who voted to impeach

March 27, 2021Dave Boucher, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Michigan GOP leader calls Democratic women ‘witches,’ refers to ‘assassination’ of Republicans who voted to impeach

Weiser said Republicans must “make sure that we have good candidates to run against them, that they are ready for the burning at the stake.”

Sports

Michigan governor signs bill allowing college athletes to earn money through sponsorships, ads

December 30, 2020Dave Boucher, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Michigan governor signs bill allowing college athletes to earn money through sponsorships, ads

The measures do not take effect until 2023, but they’re part of a national push to allow collegiate athletes to get paid without repercussions.

News

Trump allies to Michigan judge: Force Gov. Whitmer to overturn Biden’s win, give state to president

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020Dave Boucher, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Trump allies to Michigan judge: Force Gov. Whitmer to overturn Biden’s win, give state to president

The allegations, provided without credible evidence of widespread fraud or misconduct, have been rebuffed in courts in other states.

Money

Expert predicts auto industry could take 2 years to rebound to pre-pandemic sales levels

September 3, 2020Dave Boucher, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Expert predicts auto industry could take 2 years to rebound to pre-pandemic sales levels

Experts and analysts from the auto industry told state lawmakers about the impact coronavirus had on their past and how it will affect their future.

Headlines

‘Never seen anything like this’: Idalia deluge still wreaking havoc in Southeast. Live updates

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023John Bacon, Douglas Soule and Christopher Cann, USA TODAY

A State Department office is giving young people a voice. Abby Finkenauer is leading the effort

August 31, 2023Rachel Looker, USA TODAY

Far-right candidate seduces Argentine electorate

August 31, 2023AP

Hundreds join Nepal gay pride rally

August 31, 2023AP

Gadget guru or digitally distracted? Which of these 5 tech personalities are you?

August 31, 2023Jennifer Jolly

These kids are good: Young Reds in pursuit of a pennant stretch to remember

August 31, 2023Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

Dog repeatedly escapes Michigan shelter, sneaks into nursing home, is adopted by residents

August 31, 2023John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

Kia recalls nearly 320,000 cars because the trunk may not open from the inside

August 31, 2023Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
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