Author: Owen Sound Sun Times
Stateside: Friday, May 2, 2025
First, a look at who’s who in Detroit’s mayoral election. Then, why the University of Michigan’s Symphonic Band may be coming to your town. Plus, a historical fiction novel about a storied, Northern Michigan asylum.
Army Corps details new schedule for Line 5 tunnel permit process
The clock will start on public comment at the end of May, but with half as much time — 30 days instead of 60.
US Justice Department sues Michigan to block climate change lawsuits
President Donald Trump’s administration is preemptively suing the state of Michigan to block climate change lawsuits against oil and gas companies.
Mich. House votes to undo clean energy siting reforms
Renewable energy projects could lose their power to go around local zoning laws under bills that passed Wednesday in the Michigan House.
Tribar pleads guilty for violating federal Clean Water Act
The manufacturing company is now on probation. They owe a $200,000 fine, and $20,000 in restitution.