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News Story Flint landlord sues city over ‘unconstitutional’ rental inspection. Lawsuit seeks damages for properties left vacant over Fourth Amendment struggle Read more
Michigan to sue industry that’s provided $1.3B to parks since 1976
1 day ago · The state of Michigan has chosen three law firms to sue an industry that has sent more than $1 billion to parks in all 83 counties since 1976.. The Department of Attorney General selected three outside legal teams to serve as special assistant attorneys general to sue the fossil fuel industry, press secretary Danny Wimmer told Michigan Capitol Confidential in an email.
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News Story Michigan Legislature approves bill to extend, boost unemployment benefits. Bill would increase the max weekly payout from $362 to $614 by 2027 Read more
Local government coalition sues to stop Public Service …
2 days ago · A coalition of 79 townships and counties has sued the Michigan Public Service Commission in the state Court of Appeals, seeking to stop it from overriding local control of large-scale wind and solar energy projects. The motion for a preliminary injunction, filed Oct. 22, 2024, aims to block an Oct ...
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News Story Film credits, SOAR renaming, other bills likely in lame-duck session. Unclear what Michigan lawmakers will prioritize during last session of Democratic trifecta Read more
Green energy nonprofit bank collects $5 million from taxpayers
Oct 30, 2024 · The 2025 state budget gives $5 million of taxpayer money to Michigan Saves, a nonprofit bank that promotes wind and solar energy. The appropriation is consistent with other spending priorities of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who approved hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars to implement her state version of the Green New …
Michigan Senators: Factor $700M tax cut into 2025 budget
Feb 23, 2024 · Senators Aric Nesbitt, R-Porter Township, and Jon Bumstead, R-North Muskegon, have asked Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to account for a budget scenario where there’s a $700 million cut in the income tax rate.
Net zero goals likely to turn off Michigan’s electricity grid
Oct 31, 2024 · If Michigan continues toward net zero emissions, it could lose reliable electricity, with a federal regulator and regional electric grid officials warning of substantial energy losses that could come within eight years.
Clean fuel proposal would drive up gas prices 34 cents per gallon …
Nov 12, 2024 · If Michigan pursues a proposed clean fuel standard, gasoline costs for the typical Michigan household will increase by $350 per year, according to a new study.
Executive budget for 2024 gets a substantial boost from previous …
Apr 5, 2024 · The budget for Michigan’s executive office soared from $4.6 million to $8.9 million between fiscal year 2011-12 and fiscal year 2023-24, a 42% increase when adjusted for inflation.