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The case started in 2012 when a horse owned by David Esslin, then a member of the Michigan Horse Pulling Association, tested positive for an illegal substance. He was fined and suspended from the association.
The DNR hopes the program will give kids from urban areas who aren’t typically exposed to outdoor recreation such as hiking, camping and fishing the chance to experience those options, develop new hobbies and explore career opportunities.
Pregnant women must balance the risks and benefits to consuming locally caught fish.
In some northern Michigan counties, public land limits local tax revenue and development potential.
A new system will make it easier for public entities to meet wetland protection requirements.
Michigan’s natural landscapes have been marketed as refuges for urbanites since the 1800s.
Under the proposal, five brownfield transformation projects would be eligible for tax benefits for decontaminating and preparing new structures on polluted land.
Supporters argue that revitalizing brownfield sites will only happen with sufficient aid, which this bill seeks to provide.
While it may be too early to tell the full extent of changes in the weather on farmers and their crops, it could pose a problem for farmers in the coming months if the weather continues to fluctuate.
Bills in the Michigan House and Senate would require drivers to give cyclists more breathing room and set specific standards for bicycle safety instruction in driver’s education courses.