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Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
Detroiters express support for strict anti-littering bill
Proposed legislation would increase penalties for dumping large amounts of trash.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Political and Public Policy Information
Proposed legislation could help detect lead exposure sooner in Michigan children
The bills would allow for earlier detection of lead poisoning in children by lowering the definition of elevated lead levels in children.
Posted inEnvironment
Parts of Detroit could be radically transformed by city solar plan
Residents have until Jan. 31 to sign a form indicating whether they approve of the projects that will be implemented in six city neighborhoods.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Michigan ranks No. 2 for power outages
Advocates say Michigan’s poor performance compared to neighboring states shows a failure by state regulators to ensure utilities adequately invest in the grid.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Michigan may allow new hazardous materials on Ambassador Bridge
Mayor Mike Duggan supports the plan while advocates worry the bridge is unsafe for flammable substances.
Posted inJobs & Economic Development
Scaling up textile recycling in Detroit
An NYC internship in fashion recycling inspired this Detroiter to start her own business in the city.