Environmental and public health advocates called the agency’s action a dangerous abdication of one of its core missions.
‘World-class attraction’ Belle Isle kicks off 2026 with digital makeover
The Belle Isle Conservancy’s new website includes a space to share island memories, a centralized calendar, and Spotify playlists for the island.
Lyon Township ‘may be revisiting’ data center site plan: Residents pack meeting
Approval for a 1.8-million-square-foot data center depends on review of sound study and energy audit, Lyon Township says.
DTE’s fast-tracked data center contracts need second look, Nessel says
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel requests a rehearing on the state’s fast-track approval of DTE Energy contracts for an Oracle data center.
Data center news: Northville, Springfield Township pass data center moratoriums
Northville and Springfield Township enact data center moratoriums, while Saginaw considers one Monday.
Social worker, artist honor Southwest Detroit’s grief over deportations with community altars
The Altars for Collective Grief project invited the Southwest Detroit community to submit photos of loved ones affected by immigration enforcement.
Allen Park officials postpone decision on 26-megawatt data center
Allen Park residents say they’re concerned the data center could increase electric rates, while developers say the project will have minimal impacts.
What we’re reading: DTE Energy adds credit card surcharge to utility bills
DTE Energy will begin charging customers a $2.99 fee per credit or debit card transaction starting March 2.
Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed presents ‘terms of engagement’ for data centers
Democratic candidate says legislation is needed to safeguard environment and ratepayers from data center impacts.
Protesters to rally against Allen Park data center before planning vote
Proposed 26 megawatt data center near I-94 is part of a “cluster” of Metro Detroit facilities planned by Solstice Data.

