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Nessel Urges Federal Court to Uphold Orders that Support State’s Investments in Clean Energy

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FERC’s Orders Require Important Changes in the Energy Market that Will Help States’ Transition to a Cleaner Power System and Benefit Consumers

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently joined five other attorneys general and the California Air Resources Board in urging a federal appeals court to uphold orders by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The orders will allow energy storage resources to fully participate and compete in the wholesale energy market, aiding states in their transitions to cleaner, more reliable and more resilient power systems.

“By facilitating the transition to cleaner energy, storage resources can help us address the climate crisis and improve air quality,” said Nessel. “For this reason, I have joined with my colleagues and the California Air Resources Board in filing this brief.”In Michigan, Consumers Energy’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) includes a reliance on battery storage to help integrate renewable power. By counting on an increase in this battery storage, Consumers Energy’s IRP should eliminate coal-fired power plants entirely by 2040 and reduce carbon emissions from power plants by 90 percent. 

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Twenty-one Michiganders Selected for the State’s First Environmental Justice Advisory Council 

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Twenty-one Michiganders have been selected to the state’s first Michigan Advisory Council for Environmental Justice (MAC EJ) under the direction of Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced today. 

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Ted Director Roger Curtis: Gordie Howe International Bridge To Create Thousands Of Good Jobs for Michiganders

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Marshall Plan For Talent Key To Preparing A Highly-Skilled Talent Pool For Project      Dan Olsen

 Talent and Economic Development Department of Michigan Director Roger Curtis issued the following statement after the groundbreaking ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit today.More

Schuette Recognizes October As Cyber Security Awareness Month

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Encourages attendance of Consumer Protection Team’s ID Theft seminars

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today reminded Michigan residents to learn more about online threats as part of national Cyber Security Awareness Month by enrolling in the consumer education programs offered through his consumer protection team.More

Schuette, Secretary of State Johnson, Food Bank Council Kick Off 2017 Michigan Harvest Gathering

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Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson, and Phil Knight of the Food Bank Council of Michigan today kicked off the 27th Annual Michigan Harvest Gathering at the Cristo Rey Community Center in Lansing.

“Thanksgiving and Christmas are common times for food drives, but food banks across Michigan need our support all year around. Hunger doesn’t check the calendar,” said Schuette. “The simple act of grabbing an extra can of soup or box of noodles can help our friends and neighbors in need.”More

Schuette: Science, Technology and Common Sense Should Drive the Timeline for Closure of Line 5

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Following a review of the Dynamic Risk Line 5 Alternatives Analysis, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today stressed the need for a comprehensive plan based on science, available technology and common sense to drive the timeline for the closure of the Line 5 petroleum pipeline that currently runs under the Straits of Mackinac.
“The safety and security of our Great Lakes is etched in the DNA of every Michigan resident, and the final decision on Line 5 needs to include a discussion with those that rely on propane for heating their homes, and depend on the pipeline for employment,” said Schuette. “One thing is certain: the next steps we take should be for the long term protection of the Great Lakes.”
5 POINTS FOR THE FUTURE OF LINE 5
To ensure the safety and protection of the Great Lakes, Schuette named five important takeaways from the alternatives analysis.

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Schuette, Moolenaar, Midland Mayor Donker, Midland County City, Local and State Officials to Hold Briefing on Flooding

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Attorney General Bill Schuette, Congressman John Moolenaar, City of Midland Mayor Maureen Donker, Midland County Sheriff Scott Stephenson and other Midland County City, County and State elected officials will brief the media on the latest on the Midland County flooding.
Location:
Midland County Law Enforcement Center
2727 Rodd St, Midland, MI 48640
NOTE: Only accredited members of the media who RSVP will be admitted.
Source: State of Michigan

State Treasurer Approves Changes to Flint Governance Structure

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state of michigan sealFollowing recommendation from RTAB

State Treasurer Nick Khouri today, signed off on amendments to two existing emergency manager orders that will provide additional authority to the city’s mayor, following a recommendation approved by members of the city’s receivership transition advisory board (RTAB) today.

Effective immediately, the mayor has authority to appoint the city administrator and all department heads, including the police and fire chiefs, who will serve at the pleasure of the mayor. The city administrator will now serve as the city’s chief administrative officer, pursuant to the city’s charter.

Flint began the transition to local control in April, when Gov. Snyder accepted former emergency manager Jerry Ambrose’s recommendation that the city’s financial emergency had been sufficiently addressed and appointed the RTAB. Today’s action further continues the process of transitioning to full, local control.

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