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What the Texas Power Grid Failure Can Teach Us About Utility Regulation

Detroit Today February 18, 2021

Amid a week of record-breaking frigid temperatures in the southern part of the United States, more than four million Texans are...

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We the People of Detroit Water Bottle
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Tlaib, Dingell Introduce Legislation to Stop Water Shutoffs During Coronavirus Pandemic

Eli Newman February 8, 2021

Representatives from Michigan are re-introducing legislation in Congress that would end water shutoffs during the coronavirus pandemic. “The Emergency Water...

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Zoning In On Rezoning Efforts in 48216 and 48209 SW Detroit Neighborhoods

Annamarie Sysling February 1, 2021

Detroit City Council members are considering a proposal to rezone two neighborhoods of Southwest Detroit. The change would affect the...

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General Motors to End Gas-Powered Vehicle Sales in United States by 2035

Alex McLenon January 29, 2021

General Motors plans to stop selling gas-powered vehicles in the U.S. in just 14 years' time, by 2035. The automaker says the move...

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What’s At Stake For Metro Detroit’s Environment In 2021?

Annamarie Sysling January 22, 2021

It’s a new year, and while there is a lot happening in politics and public health nationwide, climate change continues to...

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Flint Lawmaker Says Water Crisis Criminal Charges Continue Path Toward Justice

Detroit Today January 15, 2021

Seven years after the disastrous decision to switch Flint’s water source, nine current and former state government officials face criminal...

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Biden Faces Multiple Crises. How Will Climate Change Rank Among Priorities?

Detroit Today January 15, 2021

Aside from immigration, perhaps no other area of federal policy has been more impacted by the Trump administration than the...

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How Coronavirus Changed Detroit’s Water Shutoff Policy

Eli Newman January 11, 2021

Late last year, officials in Detroit committed to ending the city’s water shut-off policy. The austerity measure was put in...

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Know Your Enemy: Getting To Know Great Lakes Invasive Species

Annamarie Sysling January 6, 2021

Invasive species are a big part of the Great Lakes ecosystem. While they haven’t always been here, it’s important to...

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Congressman Andy Levin Introduces Legislation Aimed At Sustainable Investments

Annamarie Sysling January 5, 2021

Congressman Andy Levin, a Democrat representing Michigan’s 9th Congressional District, recently introduced two new pieces of legislation aimed at increasing transparency around...

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Nessel Says Pro-Trump Lawyers “Violated the Rules of Professional Ethics”

Detroit Today January 4, 2021

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Monday doubled down on her criticism of attorneys for President Donald Trump and others...

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Marathon to Buyout Homes in Southwest Detroit

Eli Newman December 18, 2020

Marathon Petroleum will buy homes from residents living near the Detroit Refinery starting next year. The voluntary purchase program is...

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