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CBD is a non-intoxicating cannabis component that some researchers say has potential as a treatment for chronic pain disorders.

Stateside: What we do (and don’t) know about CBD benefits; artisan clocks; do tax incentives work?

Stateside Staff

Today on Stateside , the potential of the cannabis compound CBD as a treatment for people with chronic pain. Plus, a new study says the tax incentives...

Detroit News business columnist Daniel Howes says competition from fast-acting Silicon Valley companies is ratcheting up competition for auto and business leaders in burgeoning mobility industry.

Michigan Business & Economy

Howes: On Mackinac, auto industry understands stiff competition hails from Silicon Valley

Stateside Staff

Michigan spent the 20th century making itself the center of the auto industry.But it's crystal clear Silicon Valley wants that crown for the 21st...

Vitti plans to focus first on the 46,000 students currently enrolled in the district. When those families "start to expereince something new, different, fresher... parents will come back to the school system who have left."

Michigan Education

Growth in enrollment, college attendance among priorities for new Detroit schools superintendent

Stateside Staff

It’s been a high-speed first few days on the job for Detroit’s new school superintendent. Nikolai Vitti began his new job last Tuesday and jumped right...

Gov. Rick Snyder speaking at the 2014 Mackinac Policy Conference

Around Michigan & State Government

Mackinac Policy Conference opens with fireworks over DPS funding

Stateside Staff

Over 1,500 politicians, philanthropists, entrepreneurs and business people are at the Grand Hotel for this year's Mackinac Policy Conference. There will...

The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island could face labor shortages.

Around Michigan & State Government

Here's what's happening at the Mackinac Policy Conference

Stateside Staff

Every year business minds from around the world come together at the Mackinac Policy Conference to help shape the economic future of Detroit and the...

Around Michigan & State Government

The latest on Detroit's bankruptcy after the Mackinac Policy Conference

Stateside Staff

Today we got an update on Detroit’s bankruptcy. It has been a busy few days in Detroit's bankruptcy journey. Emergency manager Kevyn Orr and Mayor Mike...

Northern Michigan Republicans retain their seats after some significant challenges. PHOTO: Paul Martinez (Flickr)

Around Michigan & State Government

Capitol Leadership: LGBT Civil Rights Could Come In 2014

Rick Pluta

Republican leaders in the Legislature say they can see adding civil rights protections in housing and employment for lesbian, gay, and transgender people…

Around Michigan & State Government

Detroit EM Warns Consequences Could Be 'Dire' If Deal Fails

Rick Pluta

Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr is warning there will be dire consequences if the city’s bankruptcy settlement falls apart. He told a crowd on…

Stateside for Thursday, May 29, 2014

Stateside Staff

First on Stateside, Gov. Rick Snyder joined us from the Mackinac Policy Conference, followed by Detroit News business columnist Daniel Howes. The...

Republican Rick Snyder's campaign declared victory within minutes of polls closing Tuesday.

Around Michigan & State Government

Snyder Says Lawmakers Should Add LGBT Protections

Rick Pluta

Governor Rick Snyder says he wants the Legislature to add protections for people who are lesbian, gay, and transgender to the state’s civil rights law.…