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Could This Be The Most Dangerous Highway In Michigan?
Nearly 2.6 million Michiganders traveled over the extended holiday weekend. In fact, AAA expected record breaking travel throughout the 4th of July holiday not only in Michigan, but across the U.S.. Did you notice any of the delays during your trip?. How Safe Are Michigan's Roads?. We Michiganders are all...
Consumers, DTE to expand EV charger network in Michigan
Consumers Energy will help install 1,500 public fast-chargers by 2030. That’s a 44% increase in the number of public chargers in Michigan. The state remains far behind its goal of installing 100,000 public chargers by 2030. Michigan utilities say they’re stepping up efforts to expand the state’s electric vehicle...
Whitmer signs bills on election safety, clean energy and increased tribal input in foster care
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a batch of bills Monday that includes the establishment of guidelines to support fair and free elections, gives tribal governments more say in foster care decisions, and allows homeowners to implement clean energy home improvements. Senate Bill 603, sponsored by state Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), would allow recounts of precincts that […] The post Whitmer signs bills on election safety, clean energy and increased tribal input in foster care appeared first on Michigan Advance.
HOAs in Michigan lose veto power over rooftop solar, home EV charging and more
LANSING, MI – Homeowners’ associations across Michigan just lost the right to block energy efficiency elements in their neighborhoods like rooftop solar panels. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation today, July 8, 2024, that was previously adopted by both the state House and Senate to invalidate any HOA provisions against a litany of energy efficiency home improvements. The law covers a range of both high- and low-tech home upgrades from rooftop solar panels and home EV chargers to clothes lines and rain barrels.
Over 40 Michigan animal shelters participating in 'Empty the Shelters' event this month, with adoption fees $50 or lower
If you’re looking to bring home a new furry friend, now is a good time, as over 40 shelters in Michigan are taking part in the BISSELL Foundation’s annual “Empty the Shelters” initiative this month, with adoption fees lowered to $50 or less.
How to protect pets during Michigan’s blue-green algae season
Harmful blue-green algae fouls Michigan lakes, kills dogs and sickens humans. The algae is caused by heat and excess nutrients, typically blooming from July to October. If you visit Michigan beaches this summer, keep your dogs, kids and yourself out of green scum. July in Michigan is prime time for...
Michigan History: Looking Back 86 Years to the State’s Last Execution
Michigan abolished the death penalty over a century ago. Despite this, the state's last execution took place just 86 years ago today. Michigan gained statehood in 1837 and, by 1847, had abolished capital punishment. This prohibition remained in place for 91 years until Anthony "Tony" Chebatoris arrived in Midland. Tony holds the distinction of being the sole individual executed in Michigan in almost two centuries.
Alert: This Deadly Virus Has Just Been Confirmed in Michigan
With the warmer weather finally here in Michigan, and those colder temperatures finally gone, we are running into mosquitoes again here in the state of Michigan. Unfortunately for us humans, mosquitos are known carriers of many different diseases and sicknesses. Thus far, we have a few confirmed cases of things you should be aware of in Michigan.
Christmas in July: Holiday movie partly filmed in Howell to premiere in Hartland
HOWELL — Locals will recognize some landmarks in a new romantic, musical Christmas movie. Co-Producer Sarah Catherine Moore, a Howell resident, performed a classic Christmas song for the movie and recently won a Telly Award for it. Portions of "Christmas on the North Pole Express" were filmed in Howell,...
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