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We invite you to visit our blog regularly to get the latest developments in the environmental and political world. You’ll also find relevant information about the different ways that we are working with citizens all over the state to protect, preserve and maintain our natural resources. (We also give all of our blogs a “witty, critical and exuberant” guarantee.)

Short-term Memories in the Legislature?

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Thu, 03/18/2010 - 14:23

Since the release of two new accountabilty websites focused on providing citizens with a more comprehnesive look at the environmental records of elected officials, we've received some interesting responses.

Operation FREE makes Michigan beachhead

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 00:40
Energy Security Threats
The veterans of Operation FREE have arrived in Michigan, and are bringing their message about the need for clean energy legislation to crowds of veterans, citizens, and policy-makers throughout the state.

MI Political Week in Review

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Fri, 03/12/2010 - 18:42

Let’s end this week, shall we? Here’s what you need to know for your Friday night dinner party conversation:

MI Political Week in Review

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 16:12

First things first, we apologize for missing last week's edition. The excuse? As evidenced here, we were in DC fighting the good fight!

Hold the Carp, Please...

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 17:28

Recently, I spoke on a panel in Grosse Pointe on the topic of the Asian Carp, a voracious invasive species that is knocking on the door of Lake Michigan.

Rail service can stimulate economy, improve environment

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 12:24

Tim Fischer, Deputy Policy Director for the Michigan Environmental Council, recently wrote an editorial outlining some missteps the state has made in maximizing federal funding opportunities for high-speed rail.

MI Political Week in Review

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Fri, 02/19/2010 - 20:37

The Race for Governor

  • There was more shuffling of the candidate lineup

Fishing For Asian Carp Answers

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 01:00
Congressman John Dingell, Michigan LCV executive director Lisa Wozniak, & child

For those of you who missed it, there was a, shall we say, spirited, discussion yesterday afternoon before the Regional Coordinating Committee working to address the Asian carp issue.

See video

MI Political Week in Review

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Fri, 02/12/2010 - 17:18

 On the national scene...

Congressman Vern Ehlers (R) MI-03 set to retire
Michigan Congressman Vern Ehlers, who has represented the Grand Rapids area in Congress for the last sixteen years, announced on Wednesday that he plans to retire at the end of his current term.

Wind turbines on the horizon (literally and figuratively) for Grand Rapids?

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Tue, 02/09/2010 - 18:25

As part of a long term renewable energy plan, the city of Grand Rapids has proposed a plan to erect two 300-foot wind turbines on 79 acres of unused land in nearby Grand Haven Township. The turbines would be adjacent to a water filtration plant, and the electricity generated would be used to power the plant.