DTE seeks tax breaks for Michigan's digital infrastructure; industry groups oppose a 'polluter pay' bill; mobile home residents face unreliable water; a Detroit startup secures $100K for e-bike designs; Michigan gets $32 million to clean PFAS-contaminated aquifers; Michigan DNR provides $3 million to help cities plant trees.

Detroit City Council has greenlit changes to its rental ordinance, focusing on rental compliance, lead inspections, and tenant protections via expanded escrow rules, starting January 1, 2025, with full rollout by spring.

Democrat Janise O'Neil looks to unseat Republican Jamie Thompson, promising to fight DTE political spending and push for climate action and jobs.

Anthony Baber, Director of Communications and Culture at Detroit Action, is pushing for vote count protection and poll worker safety to secure and make voting accessible for everyone.

Theresa Chavez believes that voting is important, but feels that the two-party system is failing the people, and that a working-class party and a general strike are necessary to create change in the country.

The Biden-Harris Administration addresses Michigan's water safety, passing laws to replace lead pipes and investing in infrastructure, while former President Trump cut clean water funding and rolled back environmental protections.

Radioactive waste from the Manhattan Project is being shipped to a landfill in Van Buren Township, Michigan, raising alarms about potential hazards and sparking public outrage.

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are the top choice for improving Michigan's transportation, focusing on safety, reliability and cutting emissions and pollution.

Amy Maxmen October 25, 2024 Bird flu cases have more than doubled in the country within a few weeks, but researchers can’t determine why the spike is happening because surveillance […]

By ANNA ROSSOW Capital News Service LANSING – Some residents across Michigan are becoming more familiar with unexpected visitors roaming the streets. Coyote sightings in residential neighborhoods have become more […]

Francis Grunow, a public policy consultant, emphasizes voting's role in sustaining democracy and tackling Detroit's environmental issues, like air quality and green job access.

Edwin Taylor, a 23-year-old business technician, plans to vote in the upcoming election and believes his vote makes a difference, particularly for the Black community, and is particularly concerned about the environment, clean water, and the lack of funding for schools.

Ann Arbor residents will vote in November on a proposal to create an energy utility that would expand rooftop solar, battery storage, and other technologies to cut greenhouse gas emissions and boost reliability.

Mary Wright and her neighbors in Boston Edison face flooding from inadequate sewer drains, as architects and city officials work to address the city's flooding issues.

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The next administration will be pivotal for advancing climate goals, aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50 to 52 percent from 2005 levels and reach a net-zero emissions economy by 2050.

Michigan lawmakers are considering Senate Bills 152 and 153 to enable community solar, allowing all residents to access clean, affordable, and reliable energy, regardless of income or housing status, and creating thousands of jobs in the state.

Michigan's voter rolls show more registered voters than eligible ones due to inactive voters, but no widespread fraud has been found.

Eminem and former President Barack Obama rallied in Detroit, urging voter turnout for the upcoming election. Obama criticized former President Donald Trump's recent remarks about the city.

Detroit City Council delayed a decision on changes to the rental ordinance aimed at overhauling lead hazard regulations in rental properties, as some members called for further discussion on enforcement strategies.