Michigan Technology related politics
LANSING - On Thursday, Gov. Whitmer announced the appointment of Brian Hanna as acting executive director of the Cannabis Regulatory Agency. Effective September 19th, Hanna replaces Andrew Brisbo who becomes executive director of Construction Codes. The State of Michigan will conduct a nationwide search to select a permanent executive director for the CRA. The popular and
LONDON, UK - Renewable energy is set for an unprecedented boom in the United States in the wake of its first ever climate bill, with the capacity of solar and wind projects expected to double by the end of the decade and providing the bulk of total American electricity supply, new analysis has shown. The
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Energy issued a Request for Information seeking input on the $10.5 billion Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership Program to enhance the resilience and reliability of America’s electric grid. The RFI seeks information from states, Tribes, communities, utilities, project developers, and other key stakeholders to help refine the funding opportunity announcement
LANSING - The Michigan State Police Forensic Science Division is examining a discrepancy discovered earlier this week in THC blood testing results in which the presence of CBD in a blood sample may have led to a positive result for THC, an MSP spokesperson said Friday. “Out of an abundance of caution, the MSP/FSD today
WASHINGTON DC - President Joe Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law Tuesday morning, sending $52.7 billion to processor manufacturers over the next five years in an effort to help the United States reclaim its semiconductor industry prowess. It also will help move to customers Detroit-made vehicles on storage lots missing microprocessors. The legislation has already
LANSING - In somewhat of a surprise, the Judge at the court of claims whose decision would have increased minimum wage and added a mandatory paid sick leave benefit has agreed to “stay” his own decision. This means that the decision will not go into effect until February 19, 2023, or upon action of a
WASHINGTON DC - A proposed rule released by the Biden administration Thursday would require states and cities to set carbon emission reduction targets for transportation. The draft rule would require state transportation departments and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) with National Highway System mileage within their boundaries to both measure their transportation-related emissions and develop reduction targets. This
LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced three new leadership positions that will bolster its efforts to provide small businesses with more targeted, intentional support, while underscoring its commitment to supporting businesses and communities across every corner of the state. The three new positions will support the MEDC’s overall mission to create economic opportunity
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission took steps this week to shore up Michigan’s reserves of energy supply, approving orders that accept a settlement agreement governing Consumers Energy Co.’s long-range plans for providing electricity and seeking input from all electricity providers in Michigan and other interested stakeholders on ways to ensure Michigan continues to
LANSING - Help is available for Michiganders grappling with higher energy costs amid fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s war on Ukraine, factors that the Michigan Public Service Commission’s Michigan Energy Appraisal Summer Outlook 2022 finds are leading to higher prices amid rising demand across all energy sectors. Demand for motor vehicle fuels, electricity
