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Public Service Commission Approves Data Centers Huge Electricity Use But Protects Residents Rates

Public Service Commission Approves Data Centers Huge Electricity Use But Protects Residents Rates

LANSING — Michigan regulators on Thursday adopted landmark standards for the booming data center industry with a plan they say tries to protect residents from subsidizing the industry’s hefty energy use. In a 3-0 vote, the Michigan Public Service Commission adopted a rate structure that requires data centers and other energy-intensive industries in Consumers Energy’s territory

By Mike Brennan|2025-11-16T18:47:11-05:00November 16th, 2025|News, Politics, Politics/Government|

Michigan EV Drivers Could Pay Up To $400 More Each Year To Pay For Road-Funding Plan

Michigan EV Drivers Could Pay Up To $400 More Each Year To Pay For Road-Funding Plan

DETROIT - Thanks to Gov. Whitmer's new road-funding plan, electric vehicle registration will cost an additional $100 annually, or an 83 percent increase, bringing the fee to $260 before accounting for the standard vehicle registration cost. Combined, this could cost some owners more than $400. The change moves Michigan from the middle of the pack up

By Staff Writer|2025-10-21T12:42:36-04:00October 19th, 2025|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless, Featured, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

$75 Million Available To Expand Learning Opportunities Outside The Classroom

$75 Million Available To Expand Learning Opportunities Outside The Classroom

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) today announced that the Intent to Apply period is now open for the 2025-26 Out-of-School Time (OST) Grant Program. As part of an overall $75 million investment in OST programming included in the Fiscal Year 2026 bipartisan state budget, MiLEAP will award approximately

By Staff Writer|2025-10-13T19:34:51-04:00October 13th, 2025|Featured, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

MPSC Provides $5 Million In Grants For Renewable Energy And Electrification Projects

MPSC Provides $5 Million In Grants For Renewable Energy And Electrification Projects

LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission announced the recipients of almost $5 million in grants for renewable energy and electrification projects, with the 14 awardees ranging from units of local, state and Tribal governments to businesses and nonprofit organizations. Through Public Act 121 of 2024, the Fiscal Year 2025 budget act, the Legislature directed

By Staff Writer|2025-10-13T19:34:51-04:00October 12th, 2025|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

Public Service Commission Approves Consumers Energy Gas Rate Increase

Public Service Commission Approves Consumers Energy Gas Rate Increase

LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission today approved a natural gas rate increase for Consumers Energy Co. aimed at boosting the safety and reliability of its gas pipeline system by replacing gas lines most at risk of leaks and service interruptions for customers. The Commission authorized Consumers to raise rates by $157,495,000, a more

By Mike Brennan|2025-10-05T11:24:55-04:00October 5th, 2025|Government/Politics, News, Politics, Politics/Government|

MILEAP Opens Free Applications For Federal Student Aid

MILEAP Opens Free Applications For Federal Student Aid

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is announcing today that students and families can now complete the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), ahead of the anticipated Oct. 1 open date. “Applying for financial aid should be the first priority for every Michigan family considering higher education,”

By Staff Writer|2025-09-29T09:10:01-04:00September 28th, 2025|New Products, New Products / Contracts, Politics, Politics/Government|

$2 Million Paid To 2025 Make It in Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Winners

$2 Million Paid To 2025 Make It in Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Winners

LANSING – The State of Michigan announced the awardees of the “Make It in Michigan” Mobility Prototyping Grant Program. The selected projects will receive a combined $2 million of funding and services towards advancing technology that strengthens Michigan’s leadership in mobility, defense, and advanced manufacturing while bolstering domestic supply chains and high-quality job creation. Led

By Staff Writer|2025-09-24T17:58:39-04:00September 23rd, 2025|ESD, Mobility, Politics, Politics/Government|

CRA Adds Sherri Overfield to Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Exclusion List

CRA Adds Sherri Overfield to Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Exclusion List

LANSING - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency has permanently excluded Sherri Overfield from being employed by – or working in any capacity – at or for a licensed Michigan marijuana business or being a supplemental applicant of any medical or adult-use marijuana business in Michigan. On July 30, 2025, the CRA issued a consent order and stipulation,

By Mike Brennan|2025-08-26T13:04:02-04:00August 26th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News, Politics, Politics/Government|

Trump Executive Order Gives Politicians Control Over All Federal Grants

Trump Executive Order Gives Politicians Control Over All Federal Grants

NEW YORK (AP) — An executive order signed by President Donald Trump aims to give political appointees power over the billions of dollars in grants awarded by federal agencies. Scientists say it threatens to undermine the process that has helped make the U.S. the world leader in research and development. The order requires all federal agencies, including

By Staff Writer|2025-08-21T16:21:34-04:00August 21st, 2025|News, Politics, Politics/Government|

July 2025 CRA Social Equity Team’s Quarterly Update

July 2025 CRA Social Equity Team’s Quarterly Update

LANSING - It is time for the CRA’s Social Equity Team’s Quarterly Update! Check out what we have been up to this summer along with tips and reminders of the resources we offer. Education Sessions Check out the new additions to the Video Library on the CRA website. Browse all education sessions by topic or

By Mike Brennan|2025-07-29T07:11:22-04:00July 29th, 2025|Government/Politics, Marijuana Business, News, Politics, Politics/Government|