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Saline Township denies data center rezoning request: ‘Self-imposed environmental catastrophe’
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.
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Skyrocketing energy bills: Can Michigan lawmakers protect DTE, Consumers ratepayers?
A new legislative package aims to empower Michigan utility customers by ensuring fair compensation for outages, advocating for performance-based rates, ending political contributions by utilities.