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EPA Grant Boosts Bobo Brazil Community Center in Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor receives a $20 million EPA grant for community resiliency programs, including renewable energy, job training, and disaster relief.
Michigan Legislature: No Votes in Lame-Duck Session, Dems Bid Retry
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The Michigan legislature is in the final stages of a lame-duck session, with key policy matters still…
Planet Detroit’s Solar Owned by Utility
Kalamazoo, Michigan, partners with Consumers Energy for solar power supply, moving away from costly rooftop solar…
State-Level 2020 Election Charges Remain for Trump Allies
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Donald Trump's return to the White House has protected him from federal prosecution relating to efforts to overturn the 2020 election, but his allies continue to face legal challenges at the state level, with state prosecutors continuing to press charges related to a "fake electors" scheme. In Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, and Wisconsin, 45…
Michigan, Wisconsin Cities Struggle to Meet Solar Goals with Rooftops
Kalamazoo, Michigan, and utility Consumers Energy reach a new contract, moving away from rooftop solar towards…
Trump’s EV Doubts Jeopardize $54B Korean Investments
South Korean firms are rethinking their $54bn investment in US EV battery plants due to concerns over potential tax…
Govt’s Push to Alter Road Materials for Climate Impact
A federal highway grant program is funding the use of greener materials in road construction to combat climate change.
National Paid Family and Medical Leave Could Lower Poverty, Racial Disparities
New research suggests that a national paid family and medical leave program in the U.S. could significantly reduce…
Michigan Pharmacy Owners Convicted for $15M Health Care and Wire Fraud Scheme
Pharmacy owner Raad Kouza and his brother, Ramis Kouza, were convicted for health care fraud, causing over $15…
Clean Energy Manufacturing’s Role in Swing States
Discover how recent US policies are reviving domestic manufacturing, particularly in strategic technologies for clean energy, and sparking a boom in factory towns.