The likelihood of a state government shutdown is high, State Sen. Jeff Irwin tells Planet Detroit.
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Detroit River nonprofit targets wetlands loss with island habitat restoration
The Detroit River lost “probably 95%” of its coastal wetlands, “particularly on the Detroit side,” says riverkeeper Bob Burns.
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Chandler Park Fieldhouse opens as east side hub for health, hope, community
The dome has been in the Chandler Park master plan since 2014, says the Chandler Park Conservancy’s Alex Allen. American Rescue Plan Act dollars funded the project.
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FDA limits new COVID shots to high-risk Americans, removes Pfizer vaccine for toddlers
The Food and Drug Administration has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the upcoming fall and winter season. But it could be weeks before many Americans know whether they’ll be able to get one, under new restrictions from the Trump administration.
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With Wayne Disposal expansion pending, Michigan Senate passes hazardous waste bills
Michigan Senate approves bills to increase disposal fees and halt new hazardous waste facilities, with aim to reduce state’s role as a dumping ground for out-of-state waste. The legislation faces a challenging path in the GOP-controlled house.
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DTE Energy must face Zug Island pollution litigation: Federal judge
A federal judge rules that DTE Energy is considered an operator of EES Coke Battery on Zug Island under the Clean Air Act.
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Detroit City Football Club kickstarts community benefits process for $150 million stadium project
The Detroit Planning and Development Department is establishing a nine-member Neighborhood Advisory Council selected from within the Detroit City Football Club project’s impact area.
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Ballot drive to end DTE political contributions clears state canvassers board
Michiganders for Money Out of Politics now must collect 356,958 signatures within 180 days.
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‘Actions speak louder than words’: Detroiters weigh in on Belle Isle’s future following $144 million investment
A survey is open through Labor Day that asks visitors to rank potential investments in Belle Isle.
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What we’re reading: Household electricity bills jump 10% under Trump administration
A new report highlights the impact of Trump’s anti-renewable policies, with U.S. household energy costs rising 10% since his inauguration. Michigan faces a $1 billion challenge to expand EV chargers, crucial for future demand. In public health, Kent County reports Michigan’s first 2025 West Nile virus death.