* As this ProPublica story mentions, Michigan is familiar with the consequences when an oil or gas pipeline ruptures. The story also notes that pipelines are considered safer than alternative means of fuel transport (trucks, trains): http://www.propublica.org/article/ pipelines-explained-how-safe-are-americas-2.5-million-miles-of-pipelines * Jack Lessenberry pays tribute to former Michigan first lady Helen Milliken, who passed away last Friday. […]
Wednesday is the last day of Bridge Michigan's spring fundraiser, and we are still working to reach $60,000. Our journalism answers to readers, and that is only possible because people like you choose to fund it. Will you have our back before we close?
