The Whitmer administration just released a roadmap of its effort to wean Michigan off fossil fuels by midcentury. Accomplishing the plan would require big changes at the state and within industries.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Weeks before closure, Whitmer aims to save Michigan Palisades nuclear plant
The governor hopes a new federal funding source can prolong the plant’s life, protecting jobs and preventing the need to burn more fossil fuels for energy. But plant owners say that, for now, they’re sticking with plans to close.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Emails: Michigan health director urged ‘edits’ to nursing home death audit
New documents reveal tense internal debate over an explosive audit review that identified new COVID-19 deaths at Michigan nursing homes and other long-term care facilities that had not been previously disclosed.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Who are the Republicans running against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer?
Five Republicans remain in the race to challenge Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in the 2022 elections. Who are they, and what kind of policies are they running on?
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Ten Michigan GOP governor candidates file signatures to make ballot
Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial primary is going to be crowded. The winner takes on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Two-thirds of Michigan drivers still haven’t got their $400 insurance refund
Michigan officials say insurers will meet the deadline, but warn companies that the refunds must be paid in cash, not as a credit toward premiums.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Report: A quarter of Michigan roads are poor, will worsen without more funding
A new report says the state needs to dramatically increase funding just to keep the status quo.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Whitmer, Benson, Nessel: Democracy at stake in Michigan’s fall elections
Few surprises but plenty of rallying cries as Democrats gather for their endorsement convention. The party standard-bearers say voting rights and abortion access will be top issues come fall.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan jobless agency pauses collections in alleged overpayment cases
The temporary pause on collections against 398,000 could result in repayment waivers for workers who’d received benefits and later were told they were ineligible. But an extensive review awaits first.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Jury: Two not guilty of Whitmer kidnapping; mistrial for other two
Observers say the case was tough to prove because the defendants never set in motion a specific plot to kidnap the governor. Feds say they’ll retrial two who weren’t acquitted.
