Category: Michigan Public
Michigan DNR urges waterfowl hunters to protect themselves from bird flu
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges waterfowl hunters to protect themselves and their pets from bird flu because there have been outbreaks in commercial and backyard poultry flocks this fall.
AG Nessel wants more details on power plans for Saline data center
DTE Energy has requested expedited approvals for contracts to supply power to a massive proposed data center in Saline.
Michigan has nation’s 4th-highest rate of drivers hitting animals, auto insurer says
The likelihood of hitting an animal with your car in Michigan is more than twice as high as the national average, based on State Farm data from the past year.
Cougar sightings in Michigan have already broken records, with a month still left in the year
The DNR has reported 26 confirmed cougar sightings in 2025 so far, all in the Upper Peninsula. Experts say it’s because there’s more cougars and more trail cameras in use.
Marijuana tax challenge’s first hearing this week
The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association lawsuit alleges the Legislature and Governor Gretchen Whitmer violated the state constitution when they enacted a 24% wholesale tax on marijuana as part of a late deal to pass the state budget .last month.