Tag: Michigan
Worries over Michigan’s dams resurface as repair funds run dry, reforms lag
After the Midland dam failures, lawmakers set aside millions to fix or remove other problem dams but never updated Michiganâs weak dam safety laws. Now the money has run dry, leading some to fear a dam safety âdéjà vu.â…
Lawmakers push farmer suicide prevention funding after Bridge Michigan report
Bipartisan lawmakers in the Michigan House say funding for a farmer suicide prevention program must be restored following a Bridge Michigan report on high suicide rates….
PFAS action group announces interactive map collecting ‘Eat Safe Fish’ guidelines for Michigan
Earlier this week, the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network announced an interactive mapping tool to help protect Michigan anglers looking to reel in a meal. Read the full story by […]
‘Star Wars’ and ‘Indiana Jones’ rarities land at University of Michigan
Archivists are cataloging 150-plus boxes of material that document filmmaker Lawrence Kasdanâs role in bringing to life iconic characters like Indiana Jones and Yoda….
House speaker says Flint water emergency is over, blocks aid for students
Michigan House Republicans have unilaterally blocked about $8.3 million in spending aimed at helping residents of Flint deal with the long-term fallout of the drinking water crisis, as the GOP […]