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7 days ago
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What is No Kings day? Protests planned for June 14 in EUP, elsewhere around Michigan
Thousands of nationwide demonstrations against President Donald Trump's administration are scheduled for Flag Day, June 14, with numerous events planned across Michigan. "The flag doesn't belong to President Trump. It belongs to us. We're not watching history happen. We're making it," the No Kings organization said on its website. More than 1,800 events are scheduled across all 50 states as a collective stand against President Trump's policies, and the recent military response to ICE protests in Los Angeles, California. "The 'No Kings' mobilization is a direct response to Donald Trump's self-aggrandizing $100 million military parade and birthday celebration, an event funded by taxpayers while millions are told there's no money for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid, or public schools," the No Kings organization said. In Michigan, there are 70 protests scheduled on June 14 at various locations and times. Here's more on the No Kings protests in Michigan: According to the No Kings website, at least 70 protests (including several in some cities) are planned across Michigan on June 14. Protests are planned around Michigan's landmarks to make it easy for crowds to locate and gather, for instance, a protest planned at Michigan State Capitol. Here are the No Kings day protests in Michigan's Upper Peninsula: Ironwood Crystal Falls Marquette Escanaba Sault Ste. Marie St Ignace Here are the No Kings day protests in northern Michigan: Beaver Island Petoskey Rogers City Alpena Gaylord Glen Arbor Benzie County Traverse City Elk Rapids Bellaire Harrisville Oscoda East Tawas Standish Cadillac Manistee Ludington Pentwater Here are the No Kings day protests in mid-Michigan: Bay City Midland Mt. Pleasant Big Rapids Newaygo Greenville Chesaning Lansing Owosso Here are the No Kings day protests in southwest Michigan: Muskegon Grand Haven Holland Grand Rapids (2) Lowell Hastings Battle Creek Kalamazoo Paw Paw South Haven St. Joseph Niles Three Rivers Here are the No Kings day protests in southeast Michigan: Flint Fenton Howell Brighton Chelsea Jackson Adrian Ann Arbor Saline Milan Belleville Wyandotte Detroit Dearborn Livonia Novi Waterford Ferndale Roseville Troy Farmington Hills Romeo Port Huron "No Kings is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration," according to the organization. The organization has a core principle of No Kings day, and that is a commitment to nonviolent action, the organization said, and to avoid or diffuse confrontation. For these events, participants are encouraged to bring signs or props, recruit friends and take photos and videos on their phones. "We're standing together against the abuses of power, cruelty, and corruption. On June 14, we gather to remind President Trump and his enablers: America has No King!" Points highlighted by include: "He's using OUR tax dollars to pay for HIS party: President Trump's birthday celebration is expected to cost millions of our tax dollars, all while Republicans claim there's no money for Social Security, SNAP, or Medicaid. "We are united against kings: President Trump has already indicated that he's aiming for at least a third term, and now he's planning a self-aggrandizing military parade in D.C But the American people don't put up with kings. Together, we will mobilize in huge numbers to reject this corruption and abuse of power — it's in our DNA as a country. "They've gone too far: This is bigger than political disagreement. They've defied our courts, deported American citizens, disappeared people off the streets, and slashed our services — all while orchestrating a massive giveaway to their billionaire allies. Enough is enough. For anyone who thinks he's gone too far, this movement is for you." To see a map of registered No Kings protests across the U.S., go to Contact Sarah Moore @ smoore@ This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: No Kings day: Sault Ste. Marie, St Ignace among planned protest locations
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Politics
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What is No Kings day? Protests planned in Northern Michigan, elsewhere around state
Thousands of nationwide demonstrations against President Donald Trump's administration are scheduled for Flag Day, June 14, with numerous events planned across Michigan. "The flag doesn't belong to President Trump. It belongs to us. We're not watching history happen. We're making it," the No Kings organization said on its website. More than 1,800 events are scheduled across all 50 states as a collective stand against President Trump's policies, and the recent military response to ICE protests in Los Angeles, California. "The 'No Kings' mobilization is a direct response to Donald Trump's self-aggrandizing $100 million military parade and birthday celebration, an event funded by taxpayers while millions are told there's no money for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid, or public schools," the No Kings organization said. In Michigan, there are 70 protests scheduled on June 14 at various locations and times. Here's more on the No Kings protests in Michigan: According to the No Kings website, at least 70 protests (including several in some cities) are planned across Michigan on June 14. Protests are planned around Michigan's landmarks to make it easy for crowds to locate and gather, for instance, a protest planned at Michigan State Capitol. Here are the No Kings day protests in Michigan's Upper Peninsula: Ironwood Crystal Falls Marquette Escanaba Sault Ste. Marie St Ignace Here are the No Kings day protests in northern Michigan: Beaver Island Petoskey Rogers City Alpena Gaylord Glen Arbor Benzie County Traverse City Elk Rapids Bellaire Harrisville Oscoda East Tawas Standish Cadillac Manistee Ludington Pentwater Here are the No Kings day protests in mid-Michigan: Bay City Midland Mt. Pleasant Big Rapids Newaygo Greenville Chesaning Lansing Owosso Here are the No Kings day protests in southwest Michigan: Muskegon Grand Haven Holland Grand Rapids (2) Lowell Hastings Battle Creek Kalamazoo Paw Paw South Haven St. Joseph Niles Three Rivers Here are the No Kings day protests in southeast Michigan: Flint Fenton Howell Brighton Chelsea Jackson Adrian Ann Arbor Saline Milan Belleville Wyandotte Detroit Dearborn Livonia Novi Waterford Ferndale Roseville Troy Farmington Hills Romeo Port Huron "No Kings is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration," according to the organization. The organization has a core principle of No Kings day, and that is a commitment to nonviolent action, the organization said, and to avoid or diffuse confrontation. For these events, participants are encouraged to bring signs or props, recruit friends and take photos and videos on their phones. "We're standing together against the abuses of power, cruelty, and corruption. On June 14, we gather to remind President Trump and his enablers: America has No King!" Points highlighted by include: "He's using OUR tax dollars to pay for HIS party: President Trump's birthday celebration is expected to cost millions of our tax dollars, all while Republicans claim there's no money for Social Security, SNAP, or Medicaid. "We are united against kings: President Trump has already indicated that he's aiming for at least a third term, and now he's planning a self-aggrandizing military parade in D.C But the American people don't put up with kings. Together, we will mobilize in huge numbers to reject this corruption and abuse of power — it's in our DNA as a country. "They've gone too far: This is bigger than political disagreement. They've defied our courts, deported American citizens, disappeared people off the streets, and slashed our services — all while orchestrating a massive giveaway to their billionaire allies. Enough is enough. For anyone who thinks he's gone too far, this movement is for you." To see a map of registered No Kings protests across the U.S., go to Contact Sarah Moore @ smoore@ This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: No Kings day: Several protests planned in Northern Michigan on June 14
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Politics
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What is No Kings day? Protests planned in southern Michigan, elsewhere around state
Thousands of nationwide demonstrations against President Donald Trump's administration are scheduled for Flag Day, June 14, with numerous events planned across Michigan. "The flag doesn't belong to President Trump. It belongs to us. We're not watching history happen. We're making it," the No Kings organization said on its website. More than 1,800 events are scheduled across all 50 states as a collective stand against President Trump's policies, and the recent military response to ICE protests in Los Angeles, California. "The 'No Kings' mobilization is a direct response to Donald Trump's self-aggrandizing $100 million military parade and birthday celebration, an event funded by taxpayers while millions are told there's no money for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid, or public schools," the No Kings organization said. In Michigan, there are 70 protests scheduled on June 14 at various locations and times. Here's more on the No Kings protests in Michigan: According to the No Kings website, at least 70 protests (including several in some cities) are planned across Michigan on June 14. Protests are planned around Michigan's landmarks to make it easy for crowds to locate and gather, for instance, a protest planned at Michigan State Capitol. Here are the No Kings day protests in Michigan's Upper Peninsula: Ironwood Crystal Falls Marquette Escanaba Sault Ste. Marie St Ignace Here are the No Kings day protests in northern Michigan: Beaver Island Petoskey Rogers City Alpena Gaylord Glen Arbor Benzie County Traverse City Elk Rapids Bellaire Harrisville Oscoda East Tawas Standish Cadillac Manistee Ludington Pentwater Here are the No Kings day protests in mid-Michigan: Bay City Midland Mt. Pleasant Big Rapids Newaygo Greenville Chesaning Lansing Owosso Here are the No Kings day protests in southwest Michigan: Muskegon Grand Haven Holland Grand Rapids (2) Lowell Hastings Battle Creek Kalamazoo Paw Paw South Haven St. Joseph Niles Three Rivers Here are the No Kings day protests in southeast Michigan: Flint Fenton Howell Brighton Chelsea Jackson Adrian Ann Arbor Saline Milan Belleville Wyandotte Detroit Dearborn Livonia Novi Waterford Ferndale Roseville Troy Farmington Hills Romeo Port Huron "No Kings is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration," according to the organization. The organization has a core principle of No Kings day, and that is a commitment to nonviolent action, the organization said, and to avoid or diffuse confrontation. For these events, participants are encouraged to bring signs or props, recruit friends and take photos and videos on their phones. "We're standing together against the abuses of power, cruelty, and corruption. On June 14, we gather to remind President Trump and his enablers: America has No King!" Points highlighted by include: "He's using OUR tax dollars to pay for HIS party: President Trump's birthday celebration is expected to cost millions of our tax dollars, all while Republicans claim there's no money for Social Security, SNAP, or Medicaid. "We are united against kings: President Trump has already indicated that he's aiming for at least a third term, and now he's planning a self-aggrandizing military parade in D.C But the American people don't put up with kings. Together, we will mobilize in huge numbers to reject this corruption and abuse of power — it's in our DNA as a country. "They've gone too far: This is bigger than political disagreement. They've defied our courts, deported American citizens, disappeared people off the streets, and slashed our services — all while orchestrating a massive giveaway to their billionaire allies. Enough is enough. For anyone who thinks he's gone too far, this movement is for you." To see a map of registered No Kings protests across the U.S., go to Contact Sarah Moore @ smoore@ This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: No Kings day: Several protests planned in southern Michigan on June 14
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Is Ironwood (IRWD) Down 18.4% Since Last Earnings Report?
It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD). Shares have lost about 18.4% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500. Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Ironwood due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts. It turns out, fresh estimates flatlined during the past month. The consensus estimate has shifted -180% due to these changes. At this time, Ironwood has a nice Growth Score of B, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with an F. However, the stock was allocated a grade of A on the value side, putting it in the top quintile for this investment strategy. Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of A. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in. Ironwood has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months. Ironwood belongs to the Zacks Medical - Drugs industry. Another stock from the same industry, Zoetis (ZTS), has gained 4.3% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended March 2025. Zoetis reported revenues of $2.22 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +1.4%. EPS of $1.48 for the same period compares with $1.38 a year ago. For the current quarter, Zoetis is expected to post earnings of $1.61 per share, indicating a change of +3.2% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +1% over the last 30 days. The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Zoetis. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of B. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IRWD) : Free Stock Analysis Report Zoetis Inc. (ZTS) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CTV News
01-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
‘What we can offer is speed': Modular housing business owner on tackling supply
Inside Ironwood Manufactured Homes' factory in Woodstock, N.B., workers pump out a house a week. Owner Mark Gaddas points to a home that's three days into construction. The drywall is being installed, which he says typically wouldn't happen in on-site construction until the house is weather-tight. It's one advantage to building indoors. 'That's one of the reasons why we can speed things up over time,' he said. Founded in 2018, Ironwood is a few months away from moving into a new factory that's ten times its current size. There, they will be able to build more houses and add efficiencies, such as automation. Provincial and federal governments invested a combined $2.5 million in repayable loans to help. Modular Housing (Sarah Plowman, CTV News) 'We strictly build custom modular houses right now. The new facility will give us the capacity to get into multi-residential,' said Gaddas, noting workers could build hotels, universities and dormitories. 'We'll have anywhere from ten to fifteen houses under construction at all times.' Factory-built housing makes up a small percentage of Canada's housing market, but Prime Minister Mark Carney has said prefabricated and modular housing are the future. He has pledged $25 billion in financing to prefabricated home builders as his government aims to double the pace of Canada's home construction. Carney has also pledged to order housing units from manufacturers in bulk to create sustained demand. 'It's not the silver bullet to the housing crisis,' said Gaddas. 'It's part of the solution. It isn't the ultimate solution. What we can offer is speed.' At the University of New Brunswick's Off-site Construction Research Centre, Director of Innovation and Operations Brandon Searle notes how off-site construction has been around for more than a century and often increases in popularity following or during a crisis. He believes prefabricated and modular housing are a piece of the housing crisis puzzle. 'I'd say they're a large piece,' Searle said. Searle explained this kind of construction isn't necessarily cheaper than traditional homes, but builds happen faster, with fewer workers and less waste. Costs are also more certain, since a lot of decisions happen before construction starts. The industry faces barriers to scale up, Searle notes, such as high capital investment costs, disjointed policies across jurisdictions and the need for demand that businesses can count on. Modular Housing (Sarah Plowman / CTV News) 'Creating that sustainable demand is a role that the government can play, but also incentivizing them to invest in innovation and automation,' he said. Securing financing or insurance can also be a challenge, and it's something the research centre is looking into to figure out what needs to change and what role Ottawa can play in underwriting projects. Kevin Lee, CEO of the Canadian Home Builders' Association, notes the main reason not many of its members build prefabricated and modular homes is because the traditional house construction industry is already efficient as is and is made of mostly small crews. 'That really has to do a lot with the boom-and-bust nature of the housing industry,' Lee said. 'The system kind of operates like a factory but instead of the house moving down the assembly line, the workers move through the house, but do the same repetitive activities, house to house.' Lee says it's more labour intensive but requires less overhead costs. Policy changes are needed for factory-built housing to become more widespread, including consistent rules around the planning and approval process, he adds. 'At the municipal level, you cannot build the same house city, to city, to city, because every city has different bylaws, zoning requirements, interpretations of the exact same provincial building code, which vary city to city, and sometimes within the city, which makes doing anything at scale incredibly difficult,' Lee said. Borrowing best practices Ironwood's new factory will add automation, including a saw to cut lumber and possibly a machine that, with the push of a button, installs nails or screws. To borrow best practices, Ironwood is looking to European countries, such as Sweden, where modular housing reshaped the homebuilding industry. 'The automation that they have is much further ahead than where we are,' said Gaddas, adding there's one manufacturer in Sweden with 'a zero-labour line.' 'You have robots essentially building all the compartments of the houses that we're talking about.' Mathieu Laberge, Chief Economist and Senior Vice-President at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, said while this kind of housing is marginal in Canada, 90 per cent of homes in Sweden are made with some off-site component. It didn't happen overnight. Laberge explained that in the 1960s, Sweden decided it was the technology of the future and the government began funding projects to create a baseline demand. 'Now, they don't need any more government support, because it's a self standing industry. And that's the point we're at in Canada,' Laberge said. Laberge and Gaddas point out there's a lot of misconceptions around modular housing, like assuming it's one-size-fits-all and that these houses can't be customized. 'That's not true,' said Laberge. 'They're good-looking, they're high-quality, well-insulated, weather-appropriate for Canada. And so, these are all misconceptions that we need to overturn.'
