Tlaib, Dingell Introduce Legislation to Stop Water Shutoffs During Coronavirus Pandemic
Representatives from Michigan are re-introducing legislation in Congress that would end water shutoffs during the coronavirus pandemic. “The Emergency Water...
Zoning In On Rezoning Efforts in 48216 and 48209 SW Detroit Neighborhoods
Detroit City Council members are considering a proposal to rezone two neighborhoods of Southwest Detroit. The change would affect the...
General Motors to End Gas-Powered Vehicle Sales in United States by 2035
General Motors plans to stop selling gas-powered vehicles in the U.S. in just 14 years' time, by 2035. The automaker says the move...
What’s At Stake For Metro Detroit’s Environment In 2021?
It’s a new year, and while there is a lot happening in politics and public health nationwide, climate change continues to...
Flint Lawmaker Says Water Crisis Criminal Charges Continue Path Toward Justice
Seven years after the disastrous decision to switch Flint’s water source, nine current and former state government officials face criminal...
Biden Faces Multiple Crises. How Will Climate Change Rank Among Priorities?
Aside from immigration, perhaps no other area of federal policy has been more impacted by the Trump administration than the...
How Coronavirus Changed Detroit’s Water Shutoff Policy
Late last year, officials in Detroit committed to ending the city’s water shut-off policy. The austerity measure was put in...
Know Your Enemy: Getting To Know Great Lakes Invasive Species
Invasive species are a big part of the Great Lakes ecosystem. While they haven’t always been here, it’s important to...
Congressman Andy Levin Introduces Legislation Aimed At Sustainable Investments
Congressman Andy Levin, a Democrat representing Michigan’s 9th Congressional District, recently introduced two new pieces of legislation aimed at increasing transparency around...
Nessel Says Pro-Trump Lawyers “Violated the Rules of Professional Ethics”
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Monday doubled down on her criticism of attorneys for President Donald Trump and others...
Marathon to Buyout Homes in Southwest Detroit
Marathon Petroleum will buy homes from residents living near the Detroit Refinery starting next year. The voluntary purchase program is...
What Does Granholm’s Tenure as Governor Tell Us About Qualifications for Energy Secretary?
As President-elect Joe Biden continues to roll out his cabinet picks, this week brought some big news for Michiganders. Biden...