A three-judge Court of Appeals panel rules that Enbridge missed a key deadline to move the case to federal court. It’s the latest twist in a lawsuit that has dragged on since 2019.
Kelly House
Kelly House covers Michigan's environment for Bridge Michigan, with a focus on the Great Lakes, climate change, industrial pollution, water quality and wildlife. She joined Bridge in March 2020 after reporting for the Oregonian, where her coverage earned national honors and sparked efforts to better protect Oregon's natural resources. Kelly holds a master's degree in environmental law from Lewis & Clark Law School and a bachelor's in journalism from Michigan State University.
Kelly grew up in Harrison and is based in Lansing.
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Prosecutor won't charge hunter in southern Michigan wolf kill
DNR officials said it appeared the hunter who killed the wolf honestly believed the animal was a coyote. It remains a mystery how the animal ended up in southern Michigan with a trap wound on its paw.
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Michigan refers wolf killing case to prosecutors for possible charges
State officials ended their investigation into the January wolf kill without figuring out how the animal ended up in southern Michigan, hundreds of miles south of its known habitat. A county prosecutor vowed not to ‘play politics’ when considering whether to bring charges.
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Keweenaw Peninsula may become national historic area. What that would mean
The governor is seeking a special status for the beloved Upper Peninsula area that is rich in history. The designation could free federal money to the area.
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Audit finds mix of successes, problems with Great Lakes restoration grants
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has improved conditions in polluted lakes and rivers, but sometimes failed to deliver on environmental justice goals.
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After delays in Flint lead pipe replacement, Michigan comes to rescue
The state has asked a federal judge for permission to finish repairing about 1,900 properties left damaged after crews replaced lead pipes. Flint was supposed to finish the work in 2020, but is years behind schedule with funds running low.
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Michigan to invest $110M in EV chargers. At $134K a plug, it won’t go far
Hoping to entice drivers into electric vehicles, the government is spending mightily to build EV charging stations across Michigan. But high costs mean the money won’t go far.
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EV transition a slow go in Michigan. It needs 100,000 chargers, has 3,300
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants 2 million electric vehicles on Michigan roads by 2030. But to make sure they all have a place to refuel, Michigan may need to install about 47 chargers a day, every day, for the next six years.
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Wind, solar farm law won’t make November ballot in Michigan
The group Citizens for Local Choice wanted to give voters the chance to overturn a Michigan law that puts the state in charge of permitting large wind and solar arrays. But it has not collected enough signatures to be on the November ballot.
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In warming Great Lakes region, water, heat can be an unhealthy combination
From mosquitoes to sewer overflows, the heat and moisture of a changing climate are creating new health threats in the Great Lakes region, prompting a call to educate residents and doctors about the risks.