Smoke Hits Michigan’s Economy | Lansing News

Lansing News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

Michigan’s economy took a hit as Canadian wildfire smoke choked the state, triggering health emergencies and shuttering tourism and hospitality businesses. With air quality alerts and people staying indoors, restaurants and hotels suffered — prompting the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association to call for state recognition of smoke events as a recurring economic crisis. They’re now pushing social media campaigns to spotlight local businesses and draw customers back, proving that environmental disasters don’t just hurt health — they hurt wallets too. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…