Politics
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Federal rebate to save Michigan township millions of dollars on ‘sexy’ solar project
Delhi Township is using federal clean energy incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act to turn sunlight into savings, fund infrastructure upgrades, and embrace a greener future.
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Unity rally in Howell pushes back on recent white supremacy demonstrations
About 100 people turned out for a “Community and Unity Rally” in Howell, a response to a demonstration by masked white supremacists waving Nazi flags earlier this month.
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9 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
There’s never a shortage of cannabis news in Michigan as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital.
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Michigan Board of State Canvassers certifies state election results for Trump
President-elect Donald Trump won Michigan by about 80,000 votes in November as the state saw the greatest voter turnout in state history at more than 5.7 million ballots cast, according to state election results certified unanimously Friday by the Michigan Board of State Canvassers.
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Federal funds to boost Michigan hydrogen production—and build ‘Truck Stop of the Future’
More than $22 million in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is set to boost hydrogen production in Michigan.
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Clock ticks on charter school reforms as Michigan House Dems prepare to lose majority
Democratic state lawmakers only have a few weeks left to pass legislation that would require more transparency—and more accountability—for Michigan’s charter schools.
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Michigan US House Dems vote against passage of ‘Nonprofit Killer’ bill
House Democrats railed against a bill Thursday several of them supported in the past that would allow for the revocation of tax exempt statuses for nonprofits President-elect Donald Trump’s administration deems to be terrorism groups.
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Civil rights advocates celebrate growing Democratic ‘firewall’ on Michigan’s top court
Amid a so-called red wave of Republican victories in this year’s elections, civil rights advocates have spotted a “bright spot” for Michiganders—and their civil rights—after Democrats managed to expand their majority control of the state’s most powerful court.
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Trump’s AG pick Matt Gaetz withdraws as more sex with minors details emerge
Gaetz’ quick withdrawal suggests that he realized he likely wouldn’t win the votes necessary to be confirmed by the Senate following Trump’s inauguration.
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Kildee introduces legislation establishing PFAS coordinator within the Department of Defense
In an effort to support communities impacted by PFAS and ensure accountability from the United States Department of Defense (DoD), US Reps. Dan Kildee (D-Flint) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) have introduced legislation to create a new position at the DoD aimed at improving transparency, driving remediation and uplifting the voices of communities contaminated with PFAS.
