Michigan
Monday, May 12, 2025
MSU study highlights long-term impact of PFAS in drinking water
A new study from Michigan State University researchers revealed lasting PFAS effects in a Michigan community's drinking water near an old paper mill l…
Friday, May 9, 2025
MI 'clean fuels' backers speak out as Congress could end EV tax credits
A Michigan group is speaking out after a top congressional leader's comment that lawmakers will most likely scrap the $7,500 federal tax credit for bu…
Detroit area pollution worsens, as 'clean vehicle' debate rolls on
Air pollution in the Motor City area is getting worse, according to a new report citing transportation emissions as the primary culprit. The …
Federal funding uncertainty puts preschool pressure on Michigan
Michigan's Great Start School Readiness Program enrolled more than 41,000 preschoolers in the 2023-24 school year, almost 3,000 more than the year …
MI policy expert analyzes Trump’s executive orders after 100-day milestone
As President Donald Trump crosses the 100-day mark of his second term, a Michigan political expert is taking a closer look, especially at the …
Policy changes could derail Michigan’s clean energy goals
By Alyssa Burr for the Michigan Independent.Broadcast version by Chrystal Blair for Michigan News Connection reporting for the Michigan Independent-Pu…
MI clean fuels expert speaks out as Congress aims to scrap EPA waivers
A Michigan clean fuels expert is weighing in as three Congressional resolutions introduced last week take aim at Environmental Protection Agency waive…
DOE invests millions to revive MI nuclear plant, amid growing criticism
The owner of Michigan's Palisades Nuclear Plant is getting another $47 million to restart the facility. It is the third installment of a $1.5 …
MI residents can benefit from an upgraded spending plan
As Financial Literacy Awareness Month winds down, Michiganians who are worried about inflation, or watching their retirement account on the stock-…
Michigan State University study: Crops and solar panels can coexist
Results of a new study from Michigan State University suggest farmers no longer have to choose between growing crops and harnessing solar power…
School mental health report card highlights Michigan’s strengths and gaps
A national report card finds that even with a $150 million budget threat last year, Michigan still made solid progress in staffing up its school …
MI environmental groups, Tribes decry fast-tracking Line 5 tunnel
Environmental groups across Michigan are pushing back after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers confirmed it will fast-track Enbridge's Line 5 tunnel …