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The Michigan Senate has voted to get rid of a rulemaking committee within the state Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Colin Jackson has more.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer continued a new Michigan holiday tradition in pardoning a turkey Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld sanctions levied against a Holland restaurant owner who defied state and local COVID-19 shutdown orders. The court issued its decision Friday. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is launching a new grant program to help agriculture businesses comply with environmental regulations. Colin Jackson has more.
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Canadian wildfires have lowered air quality in Washtenaw County and Southeast Michigan. Climate change is impacting local and statewide agricultural practices and outcomes. Tim Boring is the director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. He joined WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak to share insights into how the state is working toward climate adaptation and resiliency in the face of significant challenges.
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Canadian wildfires have lowered air quality in Washtenaw County and Southeast Michigan. Climate change is impacting local and statewide agricultural practices and outcomes. Tim Boring is the director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. He joined WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak to share insights into how the state is working toward climate adaptation and resiliency in the face of significant challenges.
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Starting today, the summertime gas rules will go into effect in eight Southeast Michigan counties, including Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Josh Hakala explains.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer has filled a vacancy on her cabinet to lead the department responsible for state agriculture policy. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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The Washtenaw County Road Commission has terminated its use of herbicides in dealing with weeds and overgrowth along area roads. In this week’s "Issues of…
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For the last three decades, Food Gatherers has recovered food that would otherwise be wasted. It has put it to good use by helping feed the hungry in…