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Voters have rejected Ann Arbor’s Proposal E, which sought to explore the idea of replacing DTE Energy as the city’s main electric provider. The measure failed by 951 votes. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.
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Ann Arbor’s Proposal E seeks to amend the city charter to establish a municipal electric utility governed by a voter-approved board of directors.
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New legislation from Michigan Senate Democrats would sharply increase electric bill credits for outages to "incentivize" utilities to improve. Tracy Samilton reports.
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The Ann Arbor City Council Monday night voted to oppose a citizen-initiated ballot proposal that would establish a municipal utility board. Its supporters say they aren’t going away. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Ann Arbor City Council tonight will vote on a resolution encouraging voters not to approve Proposal E, creating a municipal electric utility board. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations (OSI) has submitted its testimony challenging DTE’s proposed electric rate increase in an ongoing administrative law case. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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Ypsilanti Township has approved a 180-day moratorium on any new major electric infrastructure. It’s on the heels of The University of Michigan’s decision to build a high-tech computing center on a parcel next to the Huron River. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Huron Valley Area Labor Federation (HVALF) is throwing its unanimous support behind the ballot initiative of Ann Arbor for Public Power. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Ann Arbor Public Power has gathered enough valid signatures to put the question of a public utility to voters this November. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.
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The August 4th primary elections are right around the corner. One of the most closely watched races in our region is the Democratic primary race for Mayor of Ann Arbor. Christopher Taylor is the Incumbent Mayor, seeking reelection for what will be his final term. His opponent, Yousef Rabhi, is a self-described “Democratic Socialist” and currently serves as a member of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor spoke to Rabhi about his campaign and what his goals are for the city if he is elected.