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Environmental advocates say existing state and federal regulations offer some protections, but proposed changes to federal law could weaken those safeguards.
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Winning candidates will be able to influence environmental policies and voters had their say on energy regulation, data centers and more. -
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is seeking a rehearing with state utility regulators over the approval of an electric service contract for Google's hyperscale data center in Van Buren Township. -
Control of Congress runs through mid-Michigan, where U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett and his Democratic challenger William Lawrence are locked in a tough battle for one of the closest U.S. House seats. -
A special meeting has been called for Friday after township officials were caught off guard by the news that a large-scale data center was in the works. -
Where do Michigan's 2026 governor candidates stand on rising costs, data centers, and democracy? Compare their responses on key issues facing the state. -
Where Michigan's 2026 attorney general candidates stand on key issues including data centers, utility rates, lawsuits against the federal government and the powers of the office. -
The United States is making an unprecedented attempt to revive three shuttered nuclear plants to meet growing demand, especially from data centers. That includes one in Michigan. -
Local zoning boards are required to approve any project that meets regulatory guidelines. But that didn’t stop Van Buren Township residents from voicing strong opposition to this project. -
Republican gubernatorial candidate John James speaks outside the site of a planned data center in Saline Township on October 2, 2026. -
Michigan AG Dana Nessel pushed for stronger contract terms, arguing other customers could be at risk if the data center uses less power than forecast, or shuts down before the 20-year contracts expire.
