Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan reported $3.2 million in direct donations for his independent gubernatorial campaign, the most by any declared candidate. Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James report big numbers too.
Removing the dams could create one of the greatest networks of free-flowing natural rivers in the United States, but Consumers Energy plans to sell the dams. Michigan should not let that happen.
Tourists use local government services but don’t directly fund them. Some people want to change that by redirecting some hotel tax revenue from tourism promotion to local governments.
The Lahser Respite Home for Children had faced financial challenges for years. Now the state’s decision that the home can no longer serve young adults is forcing it to close for children, too, according to leadership.
Michigan homebuilders and mobile home makers are suing the state over its proposed energy efficiency code that builders say would be in “direct conflict” with addressing the state’s housing shortage. Others argue energy codes play only a small role in hampering new developments.