The company that owns the Palisades facility, Holtec International, applied for a federal grant to keep the plant operational on July 5. Whitmer submitted a letter in support of the plan Friday.
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Posted inMichigan Government
With fewer inmates (and officers), Michigan closes another prison
Michigan’s prisoner population is dropping fast, but a shortage of corrections officers still strains the system.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
In Northern Michigan, bison are teaching a lesson in sustainability
Bison are on the upswing again as ranchers and government officials aim to increase their populations across the United States. And that could have implications for other livestock operations.
Posted inMichigan Government
Attempt to sell northern Michigan voting equipment under investigation
The equipment in question, a voter assist terminal from Colfax Township in Wexford County, did not contain election data.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Under current climate trends, Michigan’s Up North forests could be doomed
World nations’ current climate action plans would still allow moderate warming. A new study shows without more aggressive action to slow climate change, the world’s boreal forests could see dramatic losses.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Tiny wasp could give hope to Northern Michigan cherry growers
For the past 10 years or so, entomologists have been looking for a way to control the population of spotted wing drosophila, a fruit fly that feeds on healthy cherries and blueberries. They say they may have found their answer in releasing the samba wasp, which kills fruit flies by laying its eggs inside them.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Small planes may save Muskegon airport as carrier exits. Houghton skeptical.
The national pilot shortage is prompting big route changes to Michigan’s smallest airports. But two are losing their only passenger airline, as soon as federal officials let them leave.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan aims to revive Arctic grayling. But first, where to put them?
Nearly a century after logging and fishing practices wiped out Arctic grayling, state and tribal leaders are scouting northern streams where they can thrive. The must-haves: cold water, plenty of shade, and trout anglers who won’t be hostile to their return.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan works to expand hunting, fishing beyond old white men
Licenses have declined for years, so state regulators are buying lands near cities and reaching out to people of color in hopes of saving Michigan’s outdoors legacy.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan teacher retirements appear level, despite fear of huge exodus
Detroit public schools are fully staffed and the volume of statewide teacher retirements — an imperfect barometer — is steady compared to years past. Challenges remain in Grand Rapids and some rural districts, but there is reason for optimism.