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

by Jenny Sherman October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

Read Planet Detroit’s guide to the Michigan regulator that decides how much you pay utilities for electric and natural gas service, and learn how you can participate in these decisions.

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How to make fall bird migration safer in Metro Detroit

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak September 26, 2025September 26, 2025
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Is your brand ready to go green with Planet Detroit?

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Transfer prices and your bill: What Michigan’s clean energy law means for you

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak August 21, 2025August 24, 2025
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How to understand and connect with community health workers in Michigan

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak July 23, 2025August 17, 2025
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GUIDE: What to do when Detroit air quality is poor 

Avatar photo by Isabelle Tavares July 16, 2025July 16, 2025
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How can pregnant people stay cool during extreme heat?

Avatar photo by Ethan Bakuli June 10, 2025June 11, 2025
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What to do when Detroit air is polluted with wildfire smoke

Avatar photo by Isabelle Tavares June 4, 2025June 4, 2025
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GUIDE: How Michigan’s new universal lead testing law affects your child

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak May 20, 2025May 21, 2025
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What Detroiters need to know about measles vaccinations

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt March 17, 2025March 17, 2025

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