Great Lakes Now (Unofficial)Jun 19
After reviewing thousands of pages of legal filings tied to the sale, Judge James Varchetti concluded that the deal is not in the public interest.#bridgemichigan #dams #Energy #michigan
Judge: Michigan should reject Consumers’ ‘highly problematic’ dam sale - Great Lakes Now
Judge: Michigan should reject Consumers’ ‘highly problematic’ dam sale - Great Lakes Now

After reviewing thousands of pages of legal filings tied to the sale, Judge James Varchetti concluded that the deal is not in the public interest. His conclusion is meant to advise the Michigan Public Service Commission as it prepares to issue a final decision.

Great Lakes Now
Great Lakes Now (Unofficial)Jun 9
Severe weather and food challenges threaten one of the nation’s greatest conservation comebacks.#Baldeagles #birds #bridgemichigan #conservation #michigan
Michigan bald eagle success story faces new threats - Great Lakes Now
Michigan bald eagle success story faces new threats - Great Lakes Now

Severe weather and food challenges threaten one of the nation’s greatest conservation comebacks.

Great Lakes Now
Great Lakes Now (Unofficial)May 27
The Lake Carriers Association said in a report that it lost 82 shipping days this year because the US Coast Guard failed to break enough ice. Despite repeated attempts, Congress hasn’t invested in a new icebreaker for the Great Lakes.#bridgemichigan #icebreaking #michigan #shipping
Great Lakes shipping lost third of season to ‘inadequate icebreaking’ - Great Lakes Now
Great Lakes shipping lost third of season to ‘inadequate icebreaking’ - Great Lakes Now

The Lake Carriers Association said in a report that it lost 82 shipping days this year because the US Coast Guard failed to break enough ice. Despite repeated attempts, Congress hasn’t invested in a new icebreaker for the Great Lakes.

Great Lakes Now
Great Lakes Now (Unofficial)May 27
The Lake Carriers Association said in a report that it lost 82 shipping days this year because the US Coast Guard failed to break enough ice. Despite repeated attempts, Congress hasn’t invested in a new icebreaker for the Great Lakes.#bridgemichigan #icebreaking #michigan #shipping
Great Lakes shipping lost third of season to ‘inadequate icebreaking’ - Great Lakes Now
Great Lakes shipping lost third of season to ‘inadequate icebreaking’ - Great Lakes Now

The Lake Carriers Association said in a report that it lost 82 shipping days this year because the US Coast Guard failed to break enough ice. Despite repeated attempts, Congress hasn’t invested in a new icebreaker for the Great Lakes.

Great Lakes Now
Great Lakes Now (Unofficial)May 27
Bills under consideration in the House aim to expand commercial access to walleye and trout as whitefish catch rates plummet. Recreational fishing advocates and state fishing regulators object.#bridgemichigan #commercialfishing #michigan #whitefish
Whitefish waning. Should Michigan have commercial trout, walleye catches? - Great Lakes Now
Whitefish waning. Should Michigan have commercial trout, walleye catches? - Great Lakes Now

Bills under consideration in the House aim to expand commercial access to walleye and trout as whitefish catch rates plummet. Recreational fishing advocates and state fishing regulators object.

Great Lakes Now
Great Lakes Now (Unofficial)May 20
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a $108 million settlement with Monsanto Co. over long-term PCB contamination in the state, with the funds directed toward cleanup and restoration of affected natural resources.#bridgemichigan #michigan #monsanto #PCBs #pollution
Michigan gets $108M in Monsanto settlement to clean up PCB contamination - Great Lakes Now
Michigan gets $108M in Monsanto settlement to clean up PCB contamination - Great Lakes Now

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a $108 million settlement with Monsanto Co. over long-term PCB contamination in the state, with the funds directed toward cleanup and restoration of affected natural resources.

Great Lakes Now
DivitiacusJan 19, 2025

Most campaign financing in Michigan comes from outside districts.

#michigan #elections #bridgemichigan

https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-government/who-funds-michigan-lawmakers-most-get-cash-pacs-not-voters-they-represent?utm_source=Bridge+Michigan&utm_campaign=86aec2676a-Bridge+Week-in-Review+RSS&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c64a28dd5a-86aec2676a-439982073

Who funds Michigan lawmakers? Most get cash from PACs, not voters they represent | Bridge Michigan

Michigan lawmakers get most of their campaign cash from PACs that represent industries and other special interests, including labor unions and business groups. Experts ask: Who will they listen to in Lansing?

Larry CannellAug 21, 2024

Tom Barrett: Electric vehicles are massive failures (plus, their communists!)

Also, Tom Barrett: Electric vehicles will succeed over gas-powered vehicles and it will cost Michigan jobs (mark his words)

https://www.bridgemi.com/guest-commentary/opinion-its-time-admit-it-michigans-ev-pipe-dream-has-failed

#Michigan #BridgeMichigan #EV #TomBarrett

Opinion | It’s time to admit it: Michigan’s EV pipe dream has failed | Bridge Michigan

We have spent well over a billion of state tax dollars to build these plants while the federal government incentivizes the purchase of electric vehicles and forces them on drivers who don’t want them.

bobchauvinSep 20, 2023

@GottaLaff

Same shit happening here in #Michigan . Corporate sweetheart deals

“The problem with the whole water bottling system is that we're just...we're simply taking that public resource and turning it into a commodity. And if we walk too far down that road, we wind up to a place where water is only available for those who can afford it,” said Sean McBrearty with Clean Water Action."

#bridgemichigan #waterrightsdispute

https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-environment-watch/michigan-may-restrict-withdrawals-bottled-water-nestle

Michigan may restrict withdrawals for bottled water like Nestle | Bridge Michigan

Legal experts say the public trust doctrine in Michigan should be expanded to protect groundwater, but they don't think legislators should target water bottling operations. They believe all users should be treated the same.

MittenGirlPeachJan 10, 2023
It’s the Great Lakes. I’ll take the trade-off but it’s been pretty dreary indeed. And guess what’s making it worse? https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-environment-watch/michigan-winters-are-super-cloudy-and-getting-worse-heres-how-deal #climatechange #PureMichigan #BridgeMichigan #Cloudy #weather
Michigan winters are super cloudy and getting worse. Here’s how to deal. | Bridge Michigan

Blame the Great Lakes and climate change for Michigan’s dreary winters. And it appears to be getting worse as rising temperatures diminish ice cover on the lakes, allowing more moisture to rise in the atmosphere.