Muskegon city commissioners discuss Sappi rezoning lawsuit and will decide posture Tuesday
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December 10, 2012, 8:35PM
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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Stan Harrison: Heirloom Christmas gift -- a 50-year-old ceramic mixing bowl -- becomes a shattered memory
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December 09, 2012, 7:00AM
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Grand Traverse Pie Company: Agricultural tourism, pies promote good in Michigan
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December 07, 2012, 2:37PM
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 »
Reports: Special S.S. Badger language taken out of Coast Guard bill; hopes of 2013 season rest with EPA
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December 05, 2012, 1:26PM
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 »
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Republican renewable energy advocate argues for an all of the above portfolio for Michigan
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December 05, 2012, 8:52AM
"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 »
Judge tosses Asian carp suit; states can amend it
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December 03, 2012, 9:09PM
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 »
Poll: Is coyote, wolf or something else prowling Lansing-area neighborhood?
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December 03, 2012, 7:30AM
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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Stan Harrison: Homemade light, buzzer game perfect electronic Christmas gift for budding do-it-yourselfers
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December 02, 2012, 7:00AM
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Gov. Snyder pledges new approach to public lands
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December 01, 2012, 1:38PM
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 »
Michigan's utilities surpass energy efficiency goals for 2011, Gov. Snyder urges more improvements
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November 30, 2012, 4:03PM
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 »
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Lansing-area man: 'DNR is misinformed' on wolf-like animal it says is coyote stalking backyards
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November 30, 2012, 12:54PM
Brad Wallen is not convinced a huge canine prowling his Delta Township neighborhood is a coyote. Full story »
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Cranbrook Institute of Science aims to inspire our sustainable future
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November 30, 2012, 12:43PM
“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 »
Report: S.S. Badger in the middle of congressional debate over 'earmarks'
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November 29, 2012, 4:37PM
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 »
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Lansing-area residents say wolf-like creature prowls neighborhood; Michigan DNR says it's a coyote
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November 29, 2012, 3:45PM
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 »
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Gov. Snyder talks up trails, fracking, Great Lakes in broad energy speech
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November 29, 2012, 7:30AM
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 »
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