Archive for Tag Archives: ' renewable energy'
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* Michigan electric generators are on track to reach the 10 percent renewable energy standard set forth in state law, says the Public Service Commission. And under provisions of that law, Michigan will have established a [...]
Guest column: Don’t play ‘either-or’ game on Michigan energy policy
By Mark Fisk/Michigan Energy, Michigan Jobs Proposal 3 sparked a significant debate in Michigan about what alternative energy sources we could be using to create jobs, reduce our dependence on imported coal and foreign oil and [...]
Guest column: No time to wait on renewable energy
By Jim Dulzo/Michigan Land Use Institute The ruckus over renewables isn’t over: Proposal 3’s advocates sound even more determined to boost renewables goals beyond their current “10 percent by 2015” target and make Michigan a jobs-rich, [...]
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* Lou Glazer at Michigan Future Inc. has new reports out on metropolitan economies in Michigan between 2001 and 2010. He writes on Grand Rapids: “From 2001-2010, the seven county Grand Rapids regional economy performed better [...]
Political winds bolster bridge, fuel-tax review, but not renewable energy
On energy, bridges and taxes, voters spoke volumes on Tuesday. Defeat of Proposal 3 means, for the foreseeable future, that Michigan will pursue a more limited investment in wind power and renewable energy than neighboring states. [...]
Truth Squad calls foul on ad opposing Proposal 3
MICHIGAN TRUTH SQUAD ANALYSIS: “Truth” Who: CARE What: TV ad Truth Squad call: Foul Proposal 3 would create an amendment to the Michigan Constitution a requirement that 25 percent of the state’s electrical power come from [...]
Schoolchildren shuttle across SE Michigan, raising questions about funding, community identity
"It's the continuing self-segregation of groups," said Booza, an assis
Fortress Grosse Pointe: In world of school choice, community says ‘stay out’
JJ, do you really have any knowledge of the Birmingham Public Schools?
Why are Michigan’s child abuse/neglect rates so high?
That the high number of abuse and neglect cases are most likely econom
Why are Michigan’s child abuse/neglect rates so high?
The trend towards increased levels of child abuse and neglect is distu
Guest commentary: Preschool funding boost praised, but there’s work to do for Michigan’s 0-3’s
This is just another scheme to replace parental responsibility. Why no