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Saline Township resident Fred Gall holds a "no data center" sign outside a board meeting.
Posted inDemocracy

Saline Township denies data center rezoning request: ‘Self-imposed environmental catastrophe’

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

Saline Township officials reject rezoning plan for a data center on 575 acres of farmland. Residents voiced fears over water use, pollution, and energy demands, while supporters highlighted potential tax revenue and community funding.

Michigan State Rep. Donavan McKinney speaks from the podium at a press conference.
Posted inNews

Skyrocketing energy bills: Can Michigan lawmakers protect DTE, Consumers ratepayers?

Avatar photo by Michigan Advance September 10, 2025September 10, 2025
The skyline of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Posted inNews

Public power push: Will Ann Arbor say goodbye to DTE?

Avatar photo by Michigan Advance September 4, 2025September 4, 2025
The House Appropriations Committee hears testimony in December on a requested transfer of $50 million in state funding to the Copperwood Mine Project in the Upper Peninsula.
Posted inDemocracy

Environmentalists criticize Michigan House budget’s $50 million allocation for UP copper mine

Avatar photo by Michigan Advance September 3, 2025September 3, 2025
Augusta Township resident Dale-Lin Mallonen stands against a brick wall outside the municipal offices.
Posted inDemocracy

Can 957 signatures halt a $1 billion data center in Augusta Township?

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt August 29, 2025August 29, 2025
Michigan State Capitol building
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House GOP budget slashes Michigan’s water, health care spending: Whitmer calls for ‘serious and fast negotiations’

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt August 28, 2025August 28, 2025
A view of the Wayne Disposal facility in Van Buren Township from Willow Run Airport.
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With Wayne Disposal expansion pending, Michigan Senate passes hazardous waste bills

Avatar photo by Bridge Michigan August 27, 2025August 27, 2025
Audience members at the Detroit City Football Club community benefits meeting.
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Detroit City Football Club kickstarts community benefits process for $150 million stadium project

Avatar photo by Erica Hobbs August 25, 2025August 25, 2025
DTE Energy logo on office building
Posted inDemocracy

Ballot drive to end DTE political contributions clears state canvassers board

Avatar photo by Michigan Advance August 25, 2025August 25, 2025
"Stop The Data Center" yard sign
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University of Michigan looks at alternative site for $1.2 billion data center as Ypsilanti Township pushes back

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt August 21, 2025August 22, 2025

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