Michigan Supreme Court Rules Minimum Wage Must Be Increased: 40 Percent of Restaurants Face Insolvency
by Scott McClallen
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled on August 1 that the Republican Legislature illegally blocked two ballot proposals in 2018, paving the way for a minimum wage hike and new paid leave requirements.
The 4-3 ruling…
In Superior Twp., Supervisor Candidate Brian Clark Says He’s the Antidote to “Selfish” Politicians
by Brian Clark
I’m running for Supervisor of Superior Twp. because I think we’ve been doing politics wrong for so many years, it has become the most divisive topic in the country. Our elected officials have exploited their power and…
Washtenaw County Administrator’s Secret Memo Advocates For Major Millage Increase
by Ann Arbor Independent staff
Read the memo:
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The Ann Arbor Independent obtained from a tipster a copy of a secret memo written by…
Ramen: Greening It Up
by Ari LeVaux
Who among us doesn’t have a trick or two up their sleeve for when they make instant ramen? A vegetable or egg in the pot, your special sauce or powder, and if you’ve got some game perhaps a garnish on top. All…
The Raw Milk Craze: What Science Says
Despite an ongoing outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows, the popularity of raw milk has only risen. Advocates claim raw milk has superior health benefits over pasteurized milk. There is little evidence to support these claims, however, and…
Movie Review: “Longlegs”
Osgood Perkins' ’90s-set horror movie disturbs more over time than it does in the moment, getting scary once its singularly Satanic boogeyman embeds in your head.
by Peter Debruge
Now here’s a first: Apart from the pale-faced freak…
The A2Indy July 2024 Print Newsletter: Read and Download Your Copy Now!
SPOTLIGHT: The Sheriff’s Race & The Mental Health Millage
The Ann Arbor Independent's exclusive July 2024 print newsletter is on it's way to around 75,000 mailboxes. Scroll down to read the print newsletter in PDF format using the…
Lima Twp. Treasurer Havens Caught on Trail Cam Removing Signs of Candidate for Supervisor
by P.D. Lesko
The complaints are ubiquitous in cities large and small: campaign yard signs go missing. For candidates, missing signs are more than just an inconvenience. Signs are costly, plus the cost of the sign wires. Lima Twp. is a…
Sheriff Candidate Impersonating a Social Worker Could Be Charged With Felony Fraud: Michigan Officials Preparing Enforcement
by P.D. Lesko
Officials at the office of the Michigan Attorney General and officials at LARA, the Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing, have confirmed that the complaint filed by a licensed social worker in May 2024 against Sheriff…
Replacements for Fire Foams Are Not an Environmental Panacea
by Jonathan Strong
One of the most common tools for firefighting has been under intense scrutiny in recent years. Aqueous Film-Forming Foam is increasingly associated with cancers, immune system dysfunction, and reproductive problems.…
