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States form coalition to drive clean transportation despite federal uncertainty

The Clean RIDES Network has unveiled a roadmap for how to reduce emissions—even as Washington changes course on climate initiatives.

Keaton Peters

Traverse City approves $42M bond to upgrade wastewater infrastructure

The approved funds will finance major upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant, focusing on the headworks and ultraviolet disinfection systems.

Brady Pieper

Michigan governor proposes $3 billion plan to improve local roads, transit statewide

Reports say that Michigan drivers currently pay more than $750 a year for car repairs due to poor infrastructure.

Adam Rollins

Ann Arbor establishes community-owned sustainable energy utility

This optional utility will not replace the existing grid and will exclusively receive support from elective members.

Strategic Partnerships

EPA recognizes 2023’s top energy efficient buildings

Los Angeles leads nation with almost 900 energy efficient buildings, Washington, D.C,; New York; Atlanta and San Francisco round out top 5

Paul Stinson

Michigan awards $87 million to rehab brownfield, greenfield sites

Funds will help state clean and prepare sites to bolster their attractiveness and add to the state’s portfolio of investment-ready sites

Mary Scott Nabers

Plenty of major opportunities flowing through tunnel projects

Thousands of tunnels are in dire need of attention because every state has hundreds, and most of them are quite old

Strategic Partnerships

Michigan makes $67 million available for water improvement projects

Grants will help local officials upgrade aging infrastructure, ensure residents have healthy drinking water and protect the state’s environment

Miles Smith

New Michigan laws take aim at pollution, climate change

Laws designed to lower household utility costs, create jobs and protect Michigan’s air, water and public health. The policies could help secure more than $7.8 billion for clean energy projects

Mary Scott Nabers

Public safety projects with billions in projected costs planned in 2024 and 2025

Projects will require construction, engineering, technology, security systems, training space, parking options and equipment

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