Public-interest Archives July 2024
Gov. Whitmer calls Biden’s decision to drop out ‘right move’
Whitmer signs law easing Michigan inland lake level management
Another record year for Great Lakes piping plover breeding
Top nuclear regulator says Palisades could be running again by August 2025
Consumers Energy can raise gas rates $35M, only a quarter of what the utility wanted
Lithium-ion batteries can burn ‘fast and hot,’ creating a different kind of fire
Dow’s $785M investment in Great Lakes Bay Region lands state support
Great Lakes whitefish struggle to survive as ice cover melts away
Michigan gets $129M from feds to accelerate development of large wind, solar projects
Slotkin, Harper face off in Democratic U.S. Senate primary
5 takeaways from Trump’s rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Meet the Republicans competing for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat
9 road closures in Michigan to keep an eye on this week when traveling
The billion-dollar disagreement: Nuclear plant tax dispute threatens Michigan community
Trump says at Michigan rally he would welcome run against Whitmer if Biden drops out
Trump’s Michigan rally line stretched over 1.5 miles, but didn’t discourage his faithful
‘I’ll stand out here for 8 hours for him’: See massive line ahead of Trump’s Michigan rally
Huge crowd gathers for Grand Rapids Trump rally, spectators say safety not a concern
Trump supporters spend night outside Van Andel Arena for first rally since assassination attempt
Ope, she did it again: World’s oldest and most fruitful loon hatches two more chicks in U.P.
International technology glitch causing Ford Airport flight delays, issues at Corewell Health
Closed nuclear plant on Lake Michigan gets another $150 million from state
Michigan regulators want to ‘hear directly from Yoopers’ for U.P. energy study
Ex-Secret Service agent: Expect ‘unprecedented level’ of officers during Trump’s Michigan rally
12 photos from VP Kamala Harris’ campaign stop in Kalamazoo County
In Michigan visit, Kamala Harris draws distinctions with Trump’s new VP pick
Kamala Harris arrives in Michigan for first campaign event since Trump shot at rally
Acquitted in Whitmer kidnap plot and running for office: How extremism is going mainstream
Trump campaign lawsuit against Whitmer, Benson an ‘attempt to disenfranchise voters,’ lawmaker says
Michigan’s only president survived 2 assassination attempts. Here’s 5 things to know.
Meet the contenders who want to unseat Michigan’s constitutional sheriff
Extremist or hero? Meet Michigan’s freedom-loving constitutional sheriff
Trump to visit Michigan in first public rally since assassination attempt
Video posted of trapped Grand Island bear being released in U.P.
Are Michigan’s mobile home parks up next for energy-efficiency protections?
Lansing police acted in self defense in fatal shooting of man with gun
Catholic counselors sue over Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy
Idle ethanol plant in Michigan’s top corn-producing area gets new ownership
Trump campaign sues Whitmer, Benson over using federal offices to register voters
Rare turtles focus of Michigan and Ohio wildlife officials under new federal grant
Aerial images show progress on mega 1.8M square-foot battery plant in Michigan
Gov. Whitmer signs bills making necrophilia a felony
These 8 road closures will impact travel across Michigan this week
From logging to furniture, Michigan forest products are a $26.5B industry, report finds
Michigan game regulators make changes to deer hunting rules for 2024. What’s new?
Michigan absentee votes on pace to shatter records. See totals so far by city/county.
Extreme weather, public health and more should be factors in Palisades restart
Point Betsie dunes ecosystem threatened by invasive plants; volunteers sought to help
Treasured up-north fishing spot to be saved in Pigeon River forest
Scholten calls on Biden to step aside, first from Michigan congressional delegation to do so
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer heads across U.S. for book tour, plans more Michigan stops
Here’s where road closures in Michigan could slow traffic this weekend
Letter from the Editor: Air Force One and mystery motorcades – a president's visit gets the blood pumping
More U.P. forests to offer carbon credits that balance ecosystems and timber sales
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to meet those who plotted to kidnap her
Walls going up on Ford’s scaled back, but still massive Michigan battery plant
Kent County launches new domestic violence court to break cycle of abuse
Looking for an e-bike? Michigan proposal could offer discounts of up to $600
Guns N’ Roses to Lady Gaga: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reveals her eclectic playlist
War of 1812 battle site in Michigan gets $169k archeology grant
Law passed for Nassar victims doesn’t revive decades-old abuse claims, high court finds
U.S. Interior Secretary announces $120M for tribal climate efforts from Michigan’s Gun Lake Tribe
Diabetic man sues Livingston County, saying he lost toes after jail delayed medical care
Townhall scheduled as new Rockford PFAS detections spread east
Michigan CPS makes progress but still falls short, auditor general report says
Celebration of life planned for teen killed by gunfire in Grand Rapids
Michigan cuts back subsidies for Ford’s largescale EV battery plant
Insecticides are biggest butterfly killers in Midwest, lowering wild diversity
A Kalamazoo man fled from officers. The state Supreme Court said he had the right to.
Opinions sought on environmental review for Palisades nuclear plant restart
HOAs in Michigan lose veto power over rooftop solar, home EV charging and more
Could a power line connecting Michigan and Wisconsin below Lake Michigan be a clean energy solution?
11 road closures scheduled this week across Michigan
Without a ‘magic bullet’ for Michigan’s deer woes, hunting season changes could be coming
Gov. Whitmer grants pardons, commutes sentences of 2 serving life terms
Still no charges after Republican state lawmaker’s arrest
Michigan governor, lawmakers are exempt from FOIA. That may be changing finally.
Marijuana company didn’t pay wages after bad harvests. Ex-employees sued.
Don’t drive drunk. Call AAA this 4th of July weekend
California Gov. Gavin Newsom coming to West Michigan to campaign for Biden
First Lady Jill Biden talks free meals for kids, military service in West Michigan visit
Indiana Michigan Power wins $17.3M rate hike as regulators ask utility to ‘do better’
Campgrounds closed on U.P.’s Grand Island to trap misbehaving bears
Michigan’s rarest butterfly is going extinct. Scientists are trying to save it.
First Lady Jill Biden arrives at Grand Rapids airport ahead of community events
‘Makes my skin crawl.’ Michigan marijuana customers may be inhaling harmful ingredients
60% of Michigan road restrictions to be lifted for 4th of July weekend
$1.15B project to block invasive carp from ‘wreaking havoc’ on Great Lakes moves to construction
Michigan’s ‘extremely lax’ mobile home law could get first overhaul since 1987
COVID is climbing in the U.S. What about Michigan?
On the shores of Lake Michigan, a fight between newspapers just got serious
Thousands to attend Fourth of July fireworks show in Grand Rapids: Here’s what to know
Up-north facility fosters endangered Great Lakes piping plovers
Michigan residents could collect 6 extra weeks of unemployment under Democrat plan
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