Category: Michigan
Gretchen Whitmer appeals federal aid denials for northern Michigan ice storm
Federal officials should approve disaster aid for individual homeowners and utilities in the wake of a March ice storm that rocked northern Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wrote in an appeal to FEMA officials this week….
To get that perfect ear of corn, weather has to cooperate. But climate change is making it dicier
Climate change is fueling conditions across several states that make watching the corn grow a nail-biter for farmers.
The state of Michigan hopes its scents will bring people to visit
The state’s tourism campaign offers a fragrance for the summer with notes of the beach, wineries and lavender. They struck a chord with some people relaxing by the water.
DNR using AI to survey elk population
Michigan’s elk surveys will be getting a tech upgrade this year as the Department of Natural Resources uses new tracking technology, including cameras and artificial intelligence.
Michigan home energy efficiency standards stalled amid homebuilders lawsuit
By Emilio Perez Ibarguen
Michigan’s attempt to adopt new home energy efficiency standards is facing more delays because of stiff resistance from homebuilders. The new standards were supposed to go into effect in August but are on hold while a lawsuit filed in June by representatives of the construction industry plays out in court.
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