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On today’s program, environmental concerns over legislation to bring big data centers to Michigan. Then, a ballast water balancing act between U.S. and Canadian regulations for freighters on the Great Lakes. And, what you need to know about Bird Flu spreading to humans in our state.

“Ports in Michigan and across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway system are ready made relief valves that are currently underutilized,” said U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI).

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is concerned that escalating tariffs on Chinese goods may end up hurting Michigan’s economy.Whitmer worries that Michigan’s…

Governor Rick Snyder has signed an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that will commit up to $52 million of state money for upgrades to the…

It's about to get much easier for Michigan consumers to receive their favorite wines on their doorstep.A recent federal court ruling has lifted a…

A lot is happening with Michigan’s business relationship with China these days.Shortly after losing out to Wisconsin for a massive new Foxconn facility,…

The Next IdeaYou may have missed it, but last summer Walmart got into some hot water with the Federal Trade Commission for its"Made in the U.S.A.”…

All through the presidential campaign, the issue of free trade has been bubbling away on the national front burner. Much of the focus and campaign…

Michigan’s congressional delegation is divided as a major new trade deal tops the agenda this week.The “Trans Pacific Partnership” would cover U-S imports…

Michigan’s corn growers are hopeful Congress will soon pass Trade Promotion Authority. That will fast track new trade deals in Asia and Europe.Jim Zook is…