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New Michigan Bills Aim to Rein in Big Water Use by Data Centers

New Michigan Bills Aim to Rein in Big Water Use by Data Centers

As large technology companies expand and look to expand their presence across Michigan, concerns have grown about water use, infrastructure strain, and whether “big tech” is being adequately regulated. In response, Michigan lawmakers have introduced a package of three bills aimed squarely at one of the biggest worries of protecting our Great Lake State’s water ...

Marine Corp Vet Draws on Service Experience in Legal Fight Over Data Center

Marine Corp Vet Draws on Service Experience in Legal Fight Over Data Center

“I didn’t back down when I was overseas. I’m not going to back down now.” On December 13th Saline Township resident Kathryn Haushalter filed documents with the Washtenaw County Circuit Court requesting she be added as a co-defendent in the lawsuit filed against Saline Township by multiple plaintiffs involved in the development of the data ...

Doug Marrin

New Michigan Bills Would Cut Some Property Taxes That Fund Schools

New Michigan Bills Would Cut Some Property Taxes That Fund Schools

A package of bills introduced in the Michigan House on Dec. 16, during the Legislature’s quieter holiday period, when new proposals are often filed but debate and hearings have yet to fire up, would exempt some property owners from paying certain school-related property taxes, based on whether they have dependents using Michigan’s public K–12 education ...

DAR Offering $250,000 in Available Scholarships

DAR Offering $250,000 in Available Scholarships

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, DAR will award ten $25,000 scholarships in 2026 to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in American History.   This opportunity comes directly from DAR President General Ginnie Sebastian Storage, who said there is “no better way to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary than investing in the next generation of American historians.” There are ...

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Eastern Names New President with Deep EMU Roots

Eastern Names New President with Deep EMU Roots

Photo: Eastern Michigan University President-Elect Dr. Brendan Kelly. Courtesy of EMU Eastern Michigan University has selected one of its own to lead the institution into its next chapter. Dr. Brendan Kelly, a two-time EMU graduate with a long career in higher education leadership, has been elected the University’s 24th president. He will return to Ypsilanti ...

Doug Marrin

New Drone Rules Could Redraw Michigan’s Skies

New Drone Rules Could Redraw Michigan’s Skies

Michigan lawmakers have introduced a broad package of bills that would overhaul how drones are regulated across the state. The proposal covers public safety, privacy, government use, and cybersecurity, reflecting the growing presence of drones in everyday life. Stricter No-Fly Zones and Criminal Penalties Several bills focus on keeping drones away from critical infrastructure. Under ...

Governor Whitmer Endorses Saline Township Data Center In Public Comment

Governor Whitmer Endorses Saline Township Data Center In Public Comment

“We can set an example for the rest of the nation on how to build these facilities the right way and grow our economy at the same time.” Yesterday, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a public comment to the Michigan Public Services Commission (MPSC) in support of data center development in Michigan and specifically the ...

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North Star Reach Receives $150,000 Grant to Support 2026 Camps

North Star Reach Receives $150,000 Grant to Support 2026 Camps

North Star Reach, the therapeutic residential camp in Pinckney serving children with serious health challenges, has received a $150,000 grant from The A.A. Van Elslander Foundation. The funding will fully support one of the organization’s two-week-long 2026 Residential Summer Camp sessions and one of four Family Camp Weekends, allowing participating children and families to attend ...

Doug Marrin

Michigan Farmers Help Carry the Holiday Season

Michigan Farmers Help Carry the Holiday Season

As families across Michigan settle into the holiday season, many of the foods and traditions on the table, from cranberries to Christmas trees, have deep roots in the state’s agricultural landscape. Several Michigan farm sectors reach their peak between September and December, supplying holiday staples that are grown, harvested, and prepared locally. Cranberries Cranberries mark ...

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