Author: Owen Sound Sun Times
For the first time in more than a century, cougar cubs sighting confirmed in the western U.P.
This is the first time cougar cubs have been verified since the big cats were hunted out of existence in Michigan in the early 1900s.
Stateside: Monday, March 10, 2025
In this edition of Stateside, we feature an interview with the mayor of Windsor, Ontario, discussing tariffs. Next, we delve into a rural gothic fable taking place in West Michigan. We also provide an explanation of Michigan’s newly approved minimum wage and sick leave laws. Lastly, we explore how the Traverse City airport is incorporating sustainability into its expansion plans.
Michigan’s landfills have 21 years before they’re full. Recycling more can extend their lifespan.
The statewide recycling effort could extend the lifespan of Michigan’s landfills, which have only 21 years before they are full.
MI Supreme Court sends PFAS case back to appeals court
The Michigan Supreme Court issued an order Friday returning an industry challenge to the state’s PFAS drinking water standards to a lower court.A divided Supreme Court instructed the Michigan Court of Appeals to consider the fact that the chemical manufacturer 3M challenged a rule drafted in 2019 before the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy adopted final standards in 2020.
Ann Arbor “Public Power” petition promised after study voted down
Organizers with the group “Ann Arbor for Public Power” say they’re planning a ballot petition campaign with hopes to reach the ballot in 2026. The Ann Arbor city council at its Monday night meeting rejected a proposal to spend nearly two million dollars on a feasibility study regarding the creation of a city-owned utility network. Some councilmembers who voted “no” said they’re concerned about spending the money for the study in the face of ongoing federal budget cuts by the Trump administration.