Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins Sam Altman, tech leaders for a ceremonial groundbreaking of $56 billion data center. The project is ‘big in all ways’ — including controversy.
Saline data center brings out bigwigs. Big day for Michigan or big betrayal?
Posted inBusiness Watch
In Ypsilanti, battle lines draw over data centers and sewage
It’s not just water going into data centers that have foes concerned: It’s water going out. A utility in western Washtenaw wants to pump the brakes on two hyperscale centers until analysts study impact on sewage.
Posted inMichigan Government
How Michigan elections could change if Democrats or GOP win full control
What could future Michigan elections look like? Republicans and Democrats have vastly different plans
Posted inMichigan Government
In Petoskey, where homes top $1M, some push zoning reform, mortgage relief
During a roundtable discussion, Petoskey-area leaders discussed federal funding for housing development and creating programs to attract and retain workers.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Mackinac Island ferry fight to continue despite legislation
Attorneys for both Mackinac Island and Hoffman Marine say they will continue their legal battle despite the recent passage of a bill that grants the island authority over ferry services.
Posted inMichigan Government
Biz leaders push data centers, warning Michigan may miss ‘golden ticket’
Despite data center protests on the mainland, business leaders at a Mackinac Island conference urged elected officials and candidates to back proposed projects — even as policymaker misgivings grow.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
More volatile weather sparks new Michigan trend: tornado safe rooms
Michigan is now incentivizing homeowners to build tornado safe rooms for protection from severe weather.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, May 29: Magnificence personified
Take a load off and enjoy these amazing questions about Michigan news.
Posted inQuality of Life
Michigan State grows grass science for FIFA World Cup
Michigan State University experts helped supply turfgrass for soccer pitches in 16 cities across the US, Canada and Mexico for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which starts next month.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Takeout trash is piling up at Michigan universities. There’s no easy fix
Universities like Michigan State University and the University of Michigan are struggling to manage a shift toward convenience dining, which has made reducing single-use waste increasingly difficult even as campuses expand composting and recycling programs.