MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 |
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In today's newsletter, Michigan could be taking the next step toward a future of clean energy, home construction is slowing, but Michigan's backlog is keeping builders busy, and when to see peak fall colors this year in your area. |
Remembering those we lost 21 years ago. |
Yesterday marked the 21st anniversary of the horrific terrorist attacks that left the country mourning, in fear, and united. We lost roughly 3,000 Americans on September 11, 2001, including at least 42 people with Michigan ties.
May we never forget those who passed. They were friends, family members, and had life taken from them too early. May we continue to honor them and share their stories for decades to come.
I'm part of the generation who doesn't remember 9/11. But thanks to our continuous remembrance each year, the day never passes without me thinking about the victims, our first-responders and the impact it left on society. If you remember that day, thank you for sharing your memories. It matters.
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Terry Baker plays the U.S. Army bugle call during a September 11 reflection ceremony on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 at Mott Community College in Flint. (Jake May | MLive.com) |
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Michigan could be taking the next step toward a future of clean energy under legislation |
Senate Bill 1106 & 1107: Stakeholders offered a slew of support during a Senate Energy and Technology Committee meeting for legislation to increase the use of solar energy as Michigan tries to move toward a clean energy future. Ford moving toward solar: Ford has made the country’s largest renewable energy purchase from a utility, putting it 10 years ahead of schedule on its carbon-neutral goal. Once installed, the purchase will increase the total amount of installed solar energy in Michigan by nearly 70%.
At the farm: Tucked away in the Inflation Reduction Act is nearly $40 billion for farms and rural communities — an investment that will likely funnel down to Michigan’s 47,600 farms, something that could bolster Michigan farms’ climate efforts. |
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Home construction is slowing but Michigan’s backlog is keeping builders busy. |
Catching up: Michigan homebuilders are bucking a national trend as their schedules remain booked solid despite the construction industry claiming a “housing recession.”
CEO and President of ABC Michigan Jimmy Greene said: “It’s a boom still. Until we come up on meeting at least 50% or 60% of that backlog, I think Michigan’s a little bit more isolated than the national averages convey.”
Remember: Coming out of the pandemic shutdown lit the match for housing demand, and it’s been burning hot for nearly two years straight — but a housing correction is finally on the horizon - what you need to know. |
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Michigan marijuana businesses to pay $100,000-plus in fines. Here’s why. |
The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) began publishing monthly disciplinary action reports related to fines and suspensions issued against Michigan’s marijuana businesses for violating agency rules.
Missed deadline: The first publicized report for August included fines to eight businesses equaling up to $116,000 for failure to submit the proper financial reports by the deadline. No other violations were targeted.
More in marijuana:College-aged students interested in cannabis studies could soon be able to work with marijuana in the classroom setting under a bill currently before the House Regulatory Reform Committee. |
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Football weekend round-up |
High school football: It's a new week in the season and another chance for you to vote to help decide what game we send our photographers to. Afterward, subscribers get free, high-quality downloads of the action. Here's the Ann Arbor area, Grand Rapids area, Saginaw/Bay City area and Muskegon area polls.
College football: Michigan clobbered Hawaii, 56-10, in J.J. McCarthy’s first start. Michigan State had a blowout win, 52-0, vs. Akron, climbing national rankings and completing a "goose egg" goal.
Lions Update: Lions’ late comeback falls short in 38-35 season-opening loss to Eagles. Still, win or lose, Detroit Lions fans show why they are among most loyal in NFL.
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Peak fall color in Michigan 2022: Weather may push back best leaf peeping time. |
A little later: Since we are predicted to have warmer temperatures this fall, Chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa believes peak fall color will come one or two weeks later than previous years.
Find your peak fall color:See the map here. If not, I typed it out for you in a less visual-appealing way: The west side of the U.P. - Oct. 1-7, the east side of the U.P. - Oct. 3-10. The upper L.P. - Oct. 7-14, the middle L.P. - Oct. 15-23, the lower L.P - Oct. 24-29.
Speaking of fall: Want to paddle the Tittabawassee River while drinking local brews this fall? Here’s your ticket.
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Thanks for joining us today for the Morning Briefing.
Per usual, you can find the latest Michigan news at MLive.com. And maybe you are feeling that pull to become an MLive subscriber.
Have a great week!
— Jamie Rewerts |
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