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Environmentalists appeal Michigan regulators’ approval of pipeline tunnel project
Environmentalists are challenging Michigan regulators’ decision to approve encasing part of an aging Enbridge Energy oil pipeline that runs beneath a channel connecting two Great Lakes, arguing that they failed to properly consider alternatives that would minimize climate impacts. The Environmental Law & Policy Center and the Michigan Climate Action Network filed a brief with a state appellate court Thursday. They argue in the filing that since the state Public Service Commission determined construction would produce greenhouse gases the panel should have forced Enbridge to prove there were no alternatives to the project. The groups also contend the commission failed to adopt any methodology to measure how the gases could impact climate change and didn’t consider what could happen if the pipeline was shut down. An email The Associated Press sent to the commissioners’ general inbox on Friday wasn’t immediately returned.
First half of 2024 sees historic spike in recall efforts against elected officials
In the first half of 2024, Ballotpedia tracked the highest number of officeholders targeted for recall and the highest number of officeholders removed from office by mid-year since tracking began in 2014. From January 1 through June 28, 2024, there were 164 recall efforts launched against 266 officeholders, resulting in 38 officials being successfully recalled.
National Cherry Festival expected to draw thousands, pump millions into economy
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to gather in Traverse City for the National Cherry Festival. Michigan is the cherry capital of the world, producing over 70% of the country’s tart cherries. Over 40,000 pounds of cherries will be consumed at the festival, according to organizers. Hundreds of...
$12.6M in Clean Water grants will benefit 29 communities
The more than 1,000 community water systems that serve Michigan often lack resources to address legacy issues, such as aging drinking water and storm water facilities, said officials with the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.
PRESCRIPTION PROBLEMS: Michigan might become a 'pharmacy desert' amid closures
John Cakmakci, President of UFCW Local 951, a union that once represented more than 89 Rite Aid locations in Michigan, suspects by mid-September, "we won't have any in our jurisdiction anymore.”
Whitmer for president? ‘True Gretch’ reads like the book of a future candidate
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s memoir, ‘True Gretch,’ is scheduled to go on sale July 9. In the book, Whitmer presents life lessons, her gubernatorial rise and what she’s learned from her time in office. While Whitmer never explicitly says wants to run for president, the book...
Collins Einhorn Farrell Elects Michigan’s First Black Woman CEO, Marking Historic Milestone
In a momentous and historic move, Collins Einhorn Farrell has elected Michigan’s first Black woman CEO, a decision that not only underscores its commitment to diversity and inclusion in the legal industry but also sets a new standard for the sector. An innovation leader within the legal sphere, Collins Einhorn Farrell PC (CE) proudly announced the groundbreaking election of Kellie L. Howard as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Michigan students fell behind during COVID. Their recovery lags other states
Researchers at Harvard and Stanford Universities find Michigan’s pandemic education recovery is slower than other states. Michigan students remained nearly half a grade behind in math and reading in 2023. State leaders tout new spending plans for education. Michigan’s public school children have barely begun recovering what they lost...
Ex-Saginaw County Jail officer charged with Tasing coworker
SAGINAW, MI — Assaults against jail corrections officers is far from unheard of. Typically, though, it’s violence from inmates the officers are fending off. But a former Saginaw County corrections officer is facing an assault charge after allegedly tasing a colleague as a practical joke. If you purchase...
Here are Saginaw County Republican Party’s candidate endorsements for 2024 elections
SAGINAW TOWNSHIP, MI — Saginaw County Republican Party officials this week released its list of endorsed candidates, largely for the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election. Gary Ell, chairman of the organization, said 18 members of the party’s executive committee unanimously voted to favor 16 candidates seeking office this year. Of those 16, 10 candidates will appear on primary ballots in August.
Meet the 2024 MLive Saginaw News Baseball Dream Team, Player of Year
Aaron Smith wanted to make his final season of baseball memorable. He certainly did that with some great and less-than-great memories for the Swan Valley Vikings. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Kroger union workers ratify new contract with increased wages, better benefits
(CBS DETROIT) - Kroger union employees in Michigan ratified a new contract, which increases wages and improves paid time off and improves benefits.Member of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 951 ratified a new three-year contract, which goes into effect on June 30, according to a release. The union represents 30,000 workers, and more than 1,000 are Kroger employees."We fought hard for significant wage increases and an overall improved contract for the Kroger members," Courtney Phillips, secretary/treasurer of UFCW Local 951, said. "I am proud of the members who served on the bargaining committee and worked together to achieve contract...
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