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Tree-trimming training program helps Michigan inmates secure jobs after prison

Caroline Llanes

The Michigan Department of Corrections has partnered with DTE Energy and IBEW Local 17 to train inmates in trimming trees.MDOC worked very closely with…

Politics & Government

Union-backed poll shows little support for Lansing selling utility

Steve Carmody

A union-sponsored poll shows little support for the city of Lansing to sell its electric utility.Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero suggested studying the idea of…

Politics & Government

Lansing mayor wants to make utility more accountable to city hall

Steve Carmody

Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero saved the biggest news in his tenth State of the City address tonight until the end. The mayor proposed three city charter…