Joe Guillen
Reporter at Axios
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1 week ago |
axios.com | Joe Guillen |Annalise Frank |Alex Fitzpatrick
Illustration: Annelise Capossela/AxiosTrump-era tariffs and political rhetoric are dampening travel — and costing Michigan. Why it matters: About 10% of Detroit's tourism comes from Canada. Rising political tensions and new tariffs are driving a noticeable drop in visitors — and threatening the region's tourism economy just as the busy summer season approaches.
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1 week ago |
axios.com | Joe Guillen
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1 week ago |
axios.com | Joe Guillen |Annalise Frank
ğ¸ Gov. Gretchen Whitmer explained her rationale yesterday for shielding her face from photographers in the Oval Office last week with President Trump: "I don't want my picture taken. That's all it was. I kinda wish I hadn't put my folder up in front of my face. But whatever." (Detroit News)ğ¿ The area's first 24-hour cannabis dispensary is ready to open Friday in Romeo. (Metro Times)ğ Slows Bar BQ is expanding beyond the city with a new location in Berkley.
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1 week ago |
axios.com | Joe Guillen |Alex Fitzpatrick
Data: Pew Charitable Trusts; Map: Alex Fitzpatrick/AxiosFederal funding makes up 39% of Michigan's overall revenue, per the latest available census data. Why it matters: The Trump administration and congressional Republicans are looking for ways to cut federal spending, and some states may be more vulnerable than others to major decreases. State of play: As of 2022, federal funding accounted for $34.1 billion of Michigan's $86.6 billion in general revenue.
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1 week ago |
axios.com | Annalise Frank |Joe Guillen
Detroit Girls Rock was among around 200 small businesses featured at the All Things Detroit Day marketplace yesterday in Eastern Market. The apparel brand founded in 2013 wants to motivate women and generate excitement about the city. "Detroit Girls Rock is synonymous with empowerment as it encourages women to be proud of who they are and the city they represent," the company founded in 2013 says on its website. Subscribe for more Axios Detroit in your inbox.
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