Tag: Detroit
Rock the Park: Five things to know about the London music festival
Four nights of music â from rock, to hip-hop and R&B â begin Wednesday in London at the 20th edition of Rock the Park, an outdoor festival that draws thousands of music fans to Harris Park. Reporter Noah Brennan spotlights key things to know ahead of the festival’s launch. THE BIG PICTURE When it began […]
Waves of Change: Meet Environmental Justice Public Advocate Regina Strong | Great Lakes Now
Waves of Change is an online interview series highlighting the diverse faces and perspectives shaping the environmental justice movement throughout the Great Lakes region.
This month, we spoke with Regina Strong, Environmental Justice Public Advocate at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
For anyone in Michigan, there are two important timely things to note from the interview:
- Applications for the MI EJ Impact grants, open through July 15, 2024.
As Biden reassures Democrats, cracks emerge in Michigan’s united front | Bridge Michigan
As he returns to Detroit, Joe Biden vows to remain in the presidential race. Some Michigan Democrats are still concerned….
This SCOTUS decision may make it harder to protect Michigan air and water | Great Lakes Now
This article was republished here with permission from Planet Detroit.
By Brian Allnutt, Planet Detroit
- The Supreme Court Chevron decision overturned a federal law principle requiring courts to defer to agencies’ interpretations of ambiguous laws.
- The ruling could jeopardize federal rules designed to address things like PFAS pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
2024 Michigan elections: Joe Biden to campaign in Detroit amid calls to withdraw | Bridge Michigan
This continually updated tracker includes information on Michigan political campaigns for president, U.S. Senate, the U.S. House and state House….