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Two Michigan endangered species are being observed in record numbers this year, due to the collaborative conservation efforts of the Department of Natural Resources and many partners. “We’re really excited about the survey results for the Great Lakes piping plover and Kirtland’s warbler,” said DNR Field Operations Manager Keith Kintigh.  …

Michigan will opt to come up with its own clean energy plan rather than going with a federal model. The Environmental Protection Agency recently issued a carbon emission rule that gives states the option to create their own emissions reduction plan or abide by a federal one. Valerie Brader of …

A special House committee formed to determine if State Representatives Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat are fit to stay in office wrapped up its first hearing Tuesday. It was a short one too, only lasting five minutes. State Representative Ed McBroom chairs the committee and says they’re tasked with determining …