Author: The London Free Press
Whitmer proposes hike in landfill dumping fee as some landfills near capacity
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is recommending a hike to landfill dumping rates in an effort to deter Canada and U.S. states from exporting their trash to Michigan.
Chronic wasting disease spreads to deer in Washtenaw County
Chronic wasting disease, a fatal neurological ailment, kills deer. It’s been slowly spreading through Michigan. Washtenaw County is the 15th county where the disease has been detected in deer.
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.