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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approves Line 5 tunnel permit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved a permit for Enbridge to build a tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac, to house a section of pipeline to replace the current Line 5 twin pipelines that are lying on the lakebed. It’s a notable step in the process of building the controversial tunnel.
Michigan universities make secret decisions; some lawmakers want change
A 1999 Michigan Supreme Court ruling has allowed publicly funded universities to make most decisions behind closed doors, say those trying to change the situation….
Flock Cameras Spark Community Backlash
“If you haven’t done anything wrong, you’ve got nothing to worry about.” That is the mantra of those who believe surveillance technology is a public benefit. The UK has perhaps the largest number of security cameras per capita of any nation, and its citizens seem to be perfectly happy knowing … [continued]
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Saugeen First Nation members gather to celebrate at powwow
Celebrating Our Victory was the theme for this year’s annual competition powwow
How a Michigan Supreme Court decision on a Line 5 permit might ripple beyond the pipeline
Justices vacated a permit for the pipeline, while also issuing a consequential ruling for state environmental reviews on several fronts — including the state’s public trust doctrine. “It is literally breathing life into the law,” said one legal expert.
