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Mackinac Center for Public Policy cautions Michigan about potential power outages similar to Texas

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 26, 2021

The Mackinac Center for Public Policy reported that the recent energy crises in the state of Texas should serve as a smoke signal for similar risks existing in Michigan.

Michigan couple files lawsuit against FERC, laying blame for dam failure

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 31, 2020

A Michigan couple affected by the Edenville Dam failure has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for its part in the catastrophe, Bridge Michigan reported.

Daley, VanderWall and Runestad speak out against Whitmer's veto

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 24, 2020

Several Republican lawmakers are criticizing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s veto of a bipartisan bill that was aimed at giving tax relief to businesses and individuals harmed by COVID-19 shutdowns, Sen. Kevin Daley (R-Lum) reported on MiSenateGOP.

Largest wind park in Michigan opens in Gratiot County

By Carrie Bradon | May 25, 2020

A new wind park is now up and running in a mid-Michigan county.

Michigan experiences catastrophic flooding due in part to ignored concerns

By Carrie Bradon | May 22, 2020

The state of Michigan is suffering from severe flooding, and one of the dams responsible has been a concern for a number of years.

Rep. Glenn contacts licensing agency about experimental drug for COVID-19

By Carrie Bradon | Apr 13, 2020

A state representative has asked that physicians be permitted to prescribe an experimental drug for the treatment of COVID-19 victims without fear of losing their medical licenses.