Whitmer's recent 32% marijuana tax hike proposal has already-struggling businesses worried over fewer consumers and a larger black market.

Drew Dilkens, mayor of Windsor, talks tariffs. Dilkens said Canadian politicians are frustrated with the trade war. He said he hopes U.S. officials are willing to find an agreement that allows for free trade.

In this edition of Stateside, we feature an interview with the mayor of Windsor, Ontario, discussing tariffs. Next, we delve into a rural gothic fable taking place in West Michigan. We also provide an explanation of Michigan’s newly approved minimum wage and sick leave laws. Lastly, we explore how the Traverse City airport is incorporating sustainability into its expansion plans.

Whitmer is proposing a 32% tax on wholesale Marijuana products. The industry, already battling record-low prices and oversupply, is worried this will shutter already-struggling businesses.

The State of Michigan is starting to prepare unemployment resources for federal workers who may be losing their jobs.The Trump administration has been trying to downsize the federal government through layoffs, firings, and offering benefits to employees who choose to resign.

In this edition of Stateside, we discuss the suspension of a Michigan boxer who tested positive for marijuana. We also examine the situation of the cannabis industry in Michigan, potential new taxes and what it could mean for the industry. Lastly, a conversation about Michigan’s immigration statistics.

Betsey Stevenson, a public policy and economics professor at the University of Michigan, explained why the Trump administration might be implementing tariffs on goods from China, Canada and Mexico. She also discussed the potential impacts of the tariffs on Michiganders.

In this edition of Stateside, we explore the potential candidates competing for the position of Detroit mayor. We also have a discussion with a Detroit organizations focused on community violence intervention. Finally, tariffs have officially been implemented, although auto tariffs have been postponed for one month.

Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly has said that Canada is not interested in going “through this psychodrama every 30 days so.”

On this podcast edition of Stateside, the story of a laid off federal worker in northern Michigan