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Power lines and agricultural silos on Saline Township data center site.

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Saline Township settles with data center developer: ‘Lesser of two evils’

by Brian Allnutt October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

Facing a lawsuit from landowners and data center developer, Saline Township opts for a settlement that earmarks funding for the community.

Dr. Christopher Gorecki at Wednesday's Wyandotte Municipal Services Commission meeting.

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Residents, dentists urge Wyandotte commission to restore water fluoridation

by Brian Allnutt October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

A woman holds a sign stating "rate hikes for what?" as state Rep. Donavan McKinney speaks at a rally outside a Michigan Public Service Commission meeting in Detroit.

GUIDE: What is the Michigan Public Service Commission and what does it do?

by Jenny Sherman October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

Natalie Jakub, executive director of the nonprofit Green Living Science speaks before the Detroit City Council.

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Detroit City Council backs repeal of Michigan’s ban-on-bans for plastic bags

by Brian Allnutt October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at budget signing with legislative leaders.

Whitmer signs Michigan’s $81 billion budget: More road funds, but at what cost?

by Bridge Michigan October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

Michigan State Capitol dome

Michigan budget bills dial back GOP environmental cuts as shutdown deadline approaches

by Brian Allnutt October 7, 2025October 10, 2025

Detroit councilmember Gabriela Santiago-Romero speaks at a podium

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Detroit cracks down on Southwest truck traffic with new restrictions: Activist ‘beyond thrilled’

by Isabelle Tavares October 1, 2025October 2, 2025

Barb Matney stands in her community garden in front of orange flowers in Detroit's Warrendale neighborhood.

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House bill would expand FEMA coverage for flooded, moldy Michigan basements: ‘There needs to be some equity’

by Ethan Bakuli September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

A "No Data Center" sign by the roadside in rural Saline Township.

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Attorneys sketch out Saline Township’s options in data center fight

by Brian Allnutt September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

A yard sign in Ypsilanti reads "Ypsi will not be a sacrifice zone for U of M and Los Alamos."

Washtenaw communities fight data center developments: ‘Not soft touches’

by Brian Allnutt September 24, 2025October 8, 2025