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Shawnte Passmore

Reporter · US

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Sep 29, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Shawnte Passmore

    What should Michigan do with its bottle deposit law? Retailers want it gone, shoppers say otherwise (opens the original)

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    What should Michigan do with its bottle deposit law? In the past, there have been talks of both expanding it and getting rid of it. The Bottle Bill turns 50 years old this year. It started to curb litter on the streets, but the refund rate has fallen from its peak of more than 98% when data tracking began in 1990 to 70% today. Michigan’s bottle deposit return rate fell to 69.4% in 2025, which marked its lowest level in decades. The decline is renewing debate over the policy. Independent grocers

  2. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Shawnte Passmore

    Michigan bottle return rate falls to 69.4% as retailers push to overhaul bottle bill (opens the original)

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    Michigan’s 50-year-old bottle deposit system is facing renewed scrutiny after the state’s return rate fell to 69.4% in 2025, which marked its lowest level in decades. The decline is renewing debate over the policy. Independent grocers say the current system is costly, time-consuming and creates health and safety concerns. Shoppers who rely on the 10-cent deposit say it remains an important incentive to recycle. The Midwest Independent Retailers Association, which represents more than 1,000 Michi

  3. Article · Sep 10, 2026 · Shawnte Passmore, Samantha Sayles, Brandon Carr

    What we know about massive fire that devastated Lochmoor Club in Grosse Pointe Woods (opens the original)

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    Samantha Sayles, Senior Digital Producer GROSSE POINTE WOODS, Mich. – Grosse Pointe Woods is grappling with a major loss in the community. Investigators are trying to determine what caused the Lochmoor Country Club to go up in flames on Wednesday. Residents said the site is more than just a country club. Since 1918, it’s been a staple in Grosse Pointe Woods. The fire started around 2 p.m. on Sept. 9. When firefighters arrived, the fire initially stayed in the attic, but the flames quickly spread

  4. Article · Aug 26, 2026 · Shawnte Passmore

    Gen Z homebuyers are entering the market earlier than millennials (opens the original)

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    The American Dream may be reaching new heights, and it’s not in a good way. The typical first-time homebuyer is now 40 years old, which is an all-time high, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. But some members of Generation Z are entering the housing market much earlier than millennials did. Born in or after 1997, Gen Z buyers are showing up as homeowners in their 20s by often saving early, accepting starter properties that need work and relying on family support when it’s availa

  5. Article · Aug 25, 2026 · Shawnte Passmore

    Canada expected to announce retaliatory tariffs as Michigan businesses brace for higher costs (opens the original)

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    DETROIT – Canada is expected to announce retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. on Tuesday, as the latest breakdown in trade negotiations threatens to add uncertainty for Michigan businesses, contractors and consumers. Canadian officials are also expected to outline assistance for workers affected by the tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney has indicated Ottawa may choose a targeted response rather than matching every U.S. tariff dollar for dollar. The expected announcement follows a week of shifti

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