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A family looks at their utility bill on their computer.
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What we’re reading: Household electricity bills jump 10% under Trump administration

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

A new report highlights the impact of Trump’s anti-renewable policies, with U.S. household energy costs rising 10% since his inauguration. Michigan faces a $1 billion challenge to expand EV chargers, crucial for future demand. In public health, Kent County reports Michigan’s first 2025 West Nile virus death.

"Stop The Data Center" yard sign
Posted inNews

University of Michigan looks at alternative site for $1.2 billion data center as Ypsilanti Township pushes back

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt August 21, 2025August 21, 2025
Posted inNews

Data centers are coming to the Great Lakes — and they could drain local water supplies

Avatar photo by The Conversation August 19, 2025August 19, 2025
Augusta Township resident Travis Matts holds a "sign petition ahead" sign while standing on the side of a rural road.
Posted inDemocracy

Ballot drive kicks off to put Washtenaw County data center decision in hands of voters 

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt August 14, 2025August 14, 2025
Audience members hold signs in opposition to a University of Michigan data center project at the June 17 Ypsilanti Township board meeting.
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University of Michigan’s ‘big bad data center’ faces opposition from top Ypsilanti Township official

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt July 3, 2025July 3, 2025
A sign reading "stop the data center" at the Ypsilanti Township Civic Center.
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Ypsilanti Township residents speak out against University of Michigan’s ‘biggest, baddest’ data center

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt June 20, 2025June 20, 2025

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