The Howell Township board, at the center of the debate over a $1 billion data center proposal, is scheduled to consider a six-month data center moratorium Thursday .
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Are Michigan’s data center tax breaks ignoring clean energy laws?
Environmental advocates call on Michigan to tighten data center tax rules, ensuring these facilities meet the state’s 90% clean energy mandate, crucial for reducing fossil fuel reliance and protecting consumers.
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Michigan’s health is falling behind, new report warns — and financial insecurity is to blame
Michigan performs worse than national and Midwestern averages across most major health indicators and faces especially wide racial and economic disparities.
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DTE contracts for $7 billion Saline Township data center face public hearing
DTE is asking Michigan’s utility regulator to approve special contracts for electric service for a 1.4-gigawatt data center in Saline Township.
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Community embraces Ralph Wilson Park, Detroit riverfront’s $80 million addition: ‘Come on down’
As the sun set on the Detroit River Friday, Rex Powell enjoyed it from a bench at the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park. It’s his third time visiting since the 22-acre park opened Oct. 25. Powell, who lives in Lincoln Park and is retired, said he’d make the 12-mile journey to the park on […]
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USC selects Planet Detroit’s Bakuli to tackle climate and health reporting
Ethan Bakuli, a reporter with Planet Detroit, will use the USC Health and Climate Change Reporting Fellowship to explore how chronic flooding impacts the health of eastside Detroit residents, highlighting their ongoing struggles with infrastructure and mental health challenges.
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Big Michigan players fight back: Blue Cross, Consumers Energy oppose campaign finance proposal
Blue Cross Blue Shield and Consumers Energy are funding opposition to a Michigan ballot drive aimed at curbing corporate political spending.
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How SNAP benefit disruptions harm child development
The SNAP benefit disruptions and cuts are exacerbating food insecurity, posing long-term risks to children’s health.
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Thanksgiving turkey prices are higher this year, and bird flu is to blame
As Thanksgiving approaches, turkey farmers in Michigan and across the U.S. grapple with bird flu losses, driving up wholesale prices.
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What we’re reading: Lake Superior is one of world’s fastest-warming lakes
Researchers attribute Lake Superior’s warming to mild fall weather and earlier spring ice melt.