The lawsuit alleges extravagant purchases with conservancy funds and a 12-year conspiracy involving former CFO William Smith, his family and the best man at his wedding.
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Planet Detroit’s environmental voter guide to the 2024 Michigan primary election
What environmental voters need to know about how to vote in the Michigan primary and the important races and initiatives on the ballot.
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City council approves first phase of Detroit solar farms plan
Council President Sheffield voices concern over ‘imminent’ legal action against the plan and DTE’s involvement as a developer.
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Nonprofits deliver more halal meals to seniors, as demand and need rise
Creating the program from scratch was a slow and laborious process, but now Dearborn’s Halal Meals on Wheels program is a national model.
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Black Tech Saturday brings together Detroit climate and health innovators
Climate and public health entrepreneurs find community in Detroit’s growing Black tech ecosystem.
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A Planet Detroit guide to ‘sustainable’ meat options in Metro Detroit
Here’s your guide to being a carnivore with a conscience in Metro Detroit.
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GLWA’s Cheryl Porter makes history as water association’s first Black woman president
Porter is chief operating officer for the Great Lakes Water Authority. She’s focused on helping advance Black women in STEM.
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OPINION: Bird flu offers a wake-up call for Michigan agriculture
Michigan’s fourth confirmed H5N1 bird flu case in a farm worker is prompting measures to overhaul farming.
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DTE’s Norcia tells shareholders data center bills have Governor’s support
Controversial data center bills could doom Michigan’s climate goals but be a boon for DTE shareholders.
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GUEST COLUMN: Michigan’s new lead rule for drinking water is six years old. How are we doing?
Michigan has enacted the toughest regulations to curb lead in drinking water, mandating the replacement of all lead service lines by 2041, enhanced water testing, and stricter lead limits to mitigate lead exposure in Michigan water.