Author: The London Free Press
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.
Stateside Podcast: How did this Michigan snowy owl turn orange?
A very rare sighting in the thumb region of Michigan this winter: an orange snowy owl. But how did it get that way?
DNR aims for hunting and fishing license fee increases amid expected deficit
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is expecting a deficit this year. It primarily funds hunting and fishing related-programs from the sales of hunting and fishing licenses, and it is supportive of an increase in the price of these fees to continue its work.
Stateside: Monday, March 3, 2025
On this edition of Stateside, the story of a laid off federal worker in northern Michigan. Then, the story of the oldest cookbook written by an African American woman from Paw Paw. Additionally, the potentially deadly risk high pollen levels can have to vulnerable populations. Lastly, a new book looking to change the perception of Indigenous people.