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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.)

Senator Mike Bishop Goes off the Deep End Defending His Dirty Deeds

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 19:59

In a recent interview with Michigan Now’s Chris McCarus, Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop had the opportunity to express his frustration with recent delays of new coal plant construction and defend his weak environmental voting record. According to Bishop, “One of my priorities is, and has always been, environment."

Michigan Political Week in Review

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Sun, 06/06/2010 - 19:30

On Thursday, as part of the Detroit Regional Chamber’s 30th annual Mackinac Policy conference, all seven gubernatorial candidates appeared on stage together for the first time to engage in a lively, politically charged debate.

Gingrich on Gulf Oil Disaster: “It’ll Be Fine”

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Fri, 06/04/2010 - 00:42
photo Newt Gingrich Mackinac Policy Conference

Michigan should declare Detroit to be a tax-free zone, like Puerto Rico, for the next 10 years in an effort to generate economic activity, Newt Gingrich said in a keynote address to the Mackinac Policy Conference. Gingrich also proffered a variety of other ideas for revitalizing Michigan's economy and Detroit.

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Michigan Political Week in Review

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Fri, 05/28/2010 - 16:25

It seems that summer has arrived, and the unseasonably steamy weather has us daydreaming about hot-headed politicians and perhaps climate change. Here’s your Political Week in Review:

State

Which Elected Officials Are Really in Love With Michigan?

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Tue, 05/25/2010 - 21:27

It's no secret that I'm in love with the state of Michigan. Between the majesty of the Great Lakes, the sugar sand beaches, the forests, and the hundreds and hundreds of inland lakes, rivers and streams, the "wild" of Michigan is beyond compare. Add in the red sandstone of the Keewenaw Peninsula, Tahquamenon Falls, the wine country of Leelanau, and the amazing sense of place found in each community, from north to south, east to west ... I'm more than smitten.

Saugatuck Dunes Named One of America's 11 Most Endangered Places; How You Can Help

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Wed, 05/19/2010 - 15:12

The Saugatuck Dunes are in the national spotlight today, for an unfortunate reason. The 2,500-acre Michigan site has been named as one of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Lisa Wozniak, executive director of the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, was in Saugatuck for the announcement.

Michigan Political Week in Review

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 23:07
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We took a short hiatus from our weekly Political Week in Review after last week's Gubernatorial Forum.  Please accept our apologies. Now, let's catch up. 

About That Bus That Didn't Make it to Wednesday's Gubernatorial Forum

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Fri, 05/14/2010 - 18:18

As twenty-two enthusiastic supporters of the environment settled into their seats on the 4:45 Express Bus for the Michigan League of Conservation Voters Gubernatorial Forum being held Central Michigan University, our Bus Captain and LCV Board Member, Fran Alexander, was busy making sure that all aboard had a beer, pizza and carrots to enjoy. 

Representative Rebekah Warren Leads on Legislation to Promote Clean Energy

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Tue, 04/27/2010 - 13:24

Last week on Earth Day (April 22), legislation to allow local units of goverment to make loans to home owners for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects passed the Michigan House of Representatives.

MI Political Week in Review

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Fri, 04/02/2010 - 20:44

It is spring break for our lawmakers in Lansing, and despite a budget that remains unbalanced, and a looming July 1st budget deadline, most legislators are off in their districts stumping the campaign trail. So not much legislation will be moving in the next two weeks, but here at Michigan LCV the show must go on!