Here’s a weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at some of the stories we’re following. Have a reading recommendation? Let us know at nina@planetdetroit.org. Great Lakes taking a dip, but don’t panic just yet Despite plunging water levels in Lakes Michigan, Huron, and Superior, experts say it’s still not time to freak out. Drought’s to blame, but water levels […]
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The climate change stakes of the Harris-Trump election
The next administration will be pivotal for advancing climate goals, aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50 to 52 percent from 2005 levels and reach a net-zero emissions economy by 2050.
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VOICES: For jobs and survival, Michigan needs community solar now
Michigan lawmakers are considering Senate Bills 152 and 153 to enable community solar, allowing all residents to access clean, affordable, and reliable energy, regardless of income or housing status, and creating thousands of jobs in the state.
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FACT CHECK: Inactive voters on Michigan’s rolls misrepresented in suggestions of fraud
Michigan’s voter rolls show more registered voters than eligible ones due to inactive voters, but no widespread fraud has been found.
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Eminem, Obama rally in Detroit for Harris
Eminem and former President Barack Obama rallied in Detroit, urging voter turnout for the upcoming election. Obama criticized former President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about the city.
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Detroit stalls decision on lead hazard rental amendments
Detroit City Council delayed a decision on changes to the rental ordinance aimed at overhauling lead hazard regulations in rental properties, as some members called for further discussion on enforcement strategies.
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Michigan Senate committee pushes forward on Momnibus package to tackle maternal health gaps
The Michigan Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services has passed a package of eight bills aimed at addressing racial disparities in maternal healthcare, which includes measures to track and report biased perinatal care, create a patient reporting system for obstetric racism, and expand civil rights protections to include pregnancy and lactation status.
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Harris vows to boost middle class, education at Detroit rally
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at Western International High School gym, promising middle class investments and education funding, and emphasizing environmental hazards’ effects on Detroit communities.
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DTE looms large in competitive Downriver House race
Democrat Jaime Churches highlights polluter pay and DTE’s political spending in a race that could determine which party controls the Michigan House.
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Study: DTE-owned EES Coke among worst polluters, causing premature deaths
A new report from Industrious Labs reveals that Michigan’s coal-based steel and coke facilities are causing an estimated 40-80 premature deaths and over 20,000 asthma cases annually, with the EES Coke facility in River Rouge, owned by DTE Energy, ranking among the state’s worst industrial polluters.