Category: Climate change
Invasive sea lamprey numbers declining across nearly all Great Lakes
Efforts to control the invasive “coiled menace” appear to be working, according to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. To keep the momentum going amid climate impacts, experts said continued research and investment is needed.
Michigan AG challenges electricity contracts for Google’s massive data center outside Detroit
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is seeking a rehearing with state utility regulators over the approval of an electric service contract for Google’s hyperscale data center in Van Buren Township.
Barrett, Lawrence target data centers to bridge divides in tight U.S. House race
Control of Congress runs through mid-Michigan, where U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett and his Democratic challenger William Lawrence are locked in a tough battle for one of the closest U.S. House seats.
Historic Palisades nuclear plant restart may only be weeks away, energy secretary says
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Palisades may restart as soon as the end of the November during a visit to the plant in Covert Township this week.
Stateside: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
A conversation with the gubernatorial candidate from the U.S. Taxpayers party. Plus, Jewish Democrats in Michigan weigh their options in the midterm elections.