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EPA supporters in Michigan urge Congress to stop proposed changes, protect agency's core mission

6 days ago | michiganpublic.org | Tracy Samilton

Proposed rollbacks to EPA regulations would hurt the environment, along with Americans' health, longevity, and financial well-being, according to a group of supporters of the agency's work in Michigan, who called a press conference on Friday to urge Congress to intervene to protect the EPA's core mission. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has said he wants to roll back numerous regulations approved by the Biden administration to more strictly regulate air and water pollution.
Campaign to amend MI Constitution, require proof of citizenship to register to vote, passes early hurdle

6 days ago | michiganpublic.org | Colin Jackson

A ballot question aimed at ensuring only U.S. citizens are voting in Michigan elections inched a step closer to gathering signatures Friday. The measure would amend Michigan’s constitution to require residents to show proof of citizenship when signing up to vote. Currently, residents must check a box attesting to their citizenship while applying. The amendment would also have the Michigan Secretary of State go through the voter rolls and ensure everyone listed is a citizen.
Senate Labor committee discusses implications of federal cuts

1 week ago | michiganpublic.org | Colin Jackson

Michigan labor officials say the state may have to step in to resolve disputes in the wake of cuts to the federal agency that normally handles private sector contract mediation. The comments came during Thursday morning’s state Senate Labor Committee meeting. The Trump Administration has issued executive orders requiring the Federal Mediation Conciliation Service to reduce staffing to base levels.
A Change in Power, Part 4: Tapping into renewable energy out West

1 week ago | michiganpublic.org | Lester Graham

The electrical grid grew by commercial demand and as a result became a bit of a patchwork of wires. The lines are so interconnected today that it is difficult and expensive to alter it much. Basically, we have to work with what we have, when it comes to the power lines. The electrical grid is an intricate web that is interdependent. “It's really a complex endeavor to keep the lights on. It just is,” said Sam Gomberg with the Union of Concerned Scientists.
State DNR to offer gassing option to kill nuisance Canada geese as "last resort"

1 week ago | michiganpublic.org | Tracy Samilton

This summer, the state will offer golf courses, parks, and lake associations a "last resort" lethal option to get rid of large flocks of nuisance Canada geese. The geese will be captured during their molting phase, when they can't fly, and killed in chambers with carbon dioxide. But that's only if multiple non-lethal methods are tried and fail, said Kaitlyn Barnes, a waterfowl specialist with the state Department of Natural Resources.
MI Senate committee holds hearing on Republican roads plan

1 week ago | michiganpublic.org | Colin Jackson

Lawmakers and policy researchers discussed a Republican-led road funding plan Wednesday before the Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee. The multi-step plan involves raising the fuel tax paid at the pump by $0.20 per gallon. All the money raised from that would go straight to road repairs. Meanwhile, the proposal would also remove the sales tax from gas to balance out the higher fuel tax rate. Schools depend on that sales tax for their own funding.
Dearborn's Hammoud: Improving city means "creating real opportunities for everyone."

1 week ago | michiganpublic.org | Sarah Cwiek

Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud said his administration is balancing the basics of good governance with an expanded vision of what the city can become. Hammoud touted his accomplishments in his third annual State of the City address Tuesday night. He noted that crime has decreased under his watch, the city has improved public parks and libraries, and the city has had three straight balanced budgets.
Rare subpoena issued in Lansing; Former AG Mike Cox jumps into Michigan's race for governor

1 week ago | michiganpublic.org | Zoe Clark

The Republican-led Michigan House Oversight Committee has authorized a subpoena targeting Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for refusing to share election materials with lawmakers. House Republicans and the Democratic Secretary of State, who is Michigan’s top election administrator, have been trading jabs for weeks as Benson has accused the committee’s GOP leadership of stoking doubt about the security of Michigan’s elections. The Republican lawmakers say her refusal to cooperate raises doubts.
A Change In Power, Part 3: Storing energy to use later

1 week ago | michiganpublic.org | Lester Graham

The transition to a carbon-free electric power system is somewhat dependent on technology that’s not been built yet. Michigan is just taking its first incremental steps into the clean energy future. You’ve probably heard this line before about solar and wind energy: The sun doesn’t always shine and the wind doesn’t always blow. So when the sun shines and the wind blows and energy is being generated, we need a way to store it for later. Right now, we’re using what we know: batteries.
Speaker Hall comments on Trump meeting, plans for the House

1 week ago | michiganpublic.org | Colin Jackson

The Michigan House of Representatives is meeting again this week after a few weeks off for spring break. According to leadership, priorities include bills to create a pilot program that would adjust Michigan’s standardized testing system. Currently, a test taken in certain grade levels known as the M-STEP happens once a year. Other grades take other annual assessments. House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp) said once a year isn’t enough.