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While Norfolk Southern funds Detroit tree planting, residents say they need safety
The railroad company, which suffered derailments in Michigan and East Palestine, Ohio, this year, is in talks with city and state officials about plans for the Detroit Intermodal Freight Yard (DIFT) as it opposes legislation to increase rail safety.
State regulators approve settlement in DTE’s long-term energy plan. Here’s what it means.
The deal includes assistance for bills, energy efficiency and renewables for low-income households, but leaves questions open on outage compensation, community solar and affordability, advocates say.
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