City Attorney John Schier said the Muskegon City Commission must decide whether to defend the lawsuit from Melching Inc. concerning the legality of the city voters approval of Proposal 4 that calls for rezoning of the former Sappi paper mill site on Muskegon Lake. Full story »

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Busley says he wants to keep the business in Michigan and is looking to open more shops on the west side of the state. “There’s a lot of good companies out there,” he says. “We can all shine the light on our great state and all the great resources that we have.” Full story »

The U.S. House of Representatives put language in a Coast Guard re-authorization bill that would have allowed the S.S. Badger's coal ash discharges to continue beyond this month. That language was gutted by the Senate and not restored in the final bill approved Wednesday by the House and sent to the president for signature, according to reports. Full story »

"We formed a coalition around the ballot proposal called Michigan Energy Michigan Jobs," Pischea says. "We're still committed to increasing Michigan's commitment to renewable energy, and that will continue." Full story »

A federal judge Monday threw out a lawsuit filed by five states that want barriers placed in Chicago-area waterways to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes, but said he would consider new arguments if the case were filed again. Full story »

A state expert says it's a coyote. Residents say it's more of a wolf. What do you think? Full story »

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Gov. Rick Snyder drew applause from a variety of interest groups with his pledge to retool state government's approach to managing its vast land base. As his administration fills in the details, a delicate balancing act will be needed to keep the cheers from turning to boos. Full story »

2011 energy savings amount to enough electricity to power 1.5 million homes for a year and enough gas to heat 40,000 homes for a year. Full story »

Brad Wallen is not convinced a huge canine prowling his Delta Township neighborhood is a coyote. Full story »

“We live right in the vortex of critical freshwater management,” Stafford says, “I would argue for our planet, right here in the Great Lakes.” Aimed at middle school students, he says, ‘Water on the Go!’ is a mobile education program that is free of charge focused on Great Lakes sustainability. Full story »

The New York newspaper's congressional reporter used special legislative language by Congressman Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, to allow the S.S. Badger's continued dumping of coal ash into Lake Michigan as an example of the Washington debate over "earmarks." Full story »

Several people have witnessed a large canine in the woods near St. Joseph Highway and Upton Road in Delta Township. But what is it? Full story »

In 2013, Gov. Rick Snyder is expected to ask lawmakers to pass bills and begin discussions related to his special message on energy and the environment. Full story »