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Republicans are pushing back against Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s plan to deputize private practice attorneys to pursue climate lawsuits. As Rick Pluta reports, Nessel’s office is seeking proposals for lawsuits against oil and gas companies.

A federal appeals court heard arguments Thursday on whether the Michigan’s efforts to shut down Enbridge Line 5 belong in a state or federal court. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Michigan Senate Republicans are asking state and federal officials to speed up the permitting process for a pipeline tunnel project that would go under the Straits of Mackinac. Colin Jackson has more.

Gas prices across Michigan continue to climb. WEMU’s Josh Hakala has an update.

AAA Michigan is reporting what many of us are already seeing at the gas pump. Gas prices have seen a significant hike over the past week. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran takes a look at what’s boosting the prices across Washtenaw County.

Gas prices have begun dropping statewide – and here in Washtenaw County – for the third week in a row. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran takes a look at what’s driving the drop of prices at the pump.

The US House of Representatives this week passed a $13.6 billion Ukranian aid and support measure. It also passed a $1.5 trillion spending package to keep the federal government running through the end of the fiscal year. In her conversation with WEMU's David Fair, Representative Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) discussed why those measures earned her support and why she was among those in favor of pulling further pandemic relief aid out of the government spending plan.

Tensions along the Russian-Ukrainian border are on high causing concern the world over. Should Russia invade, there is more to worry about than just armed conflict. An invasion could lead to national security issues in Washington and here in Michigan, and it could send the price of energy skyrocketing. 12th District Congressional Representative Debbie Dingell discussed the possibilities when she joined WEMU's David Fair on Morning Edition.

A judge has ordered Enbridge Energy to shut down a set of twin pipelines that run through the Straits of Mackinac. As we hear from Rick Pluta, that’s in…

According to the Association of Oil Pipelines, pipelines are energy “lifelines." They create jobs, keep costs down, and are the safest way to transport…