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Capital News Service

Capital News Service is a wire service at Michigan State University covering state government - issues and personalities.

A landscape photo of Glen Lake.
Recreation

Hospitality and tourism industry scrambling to find seasonal summer help

By Capital News Service | May 15, 2026

By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov

Michigan’s tourism industry is preparing for another busy season, with strong visitor demand expected across the state. However, industry experts warn that staffing challenges remain a key concern.

The side of a yellow school bus.
Transportation

More Michigan schools move toward EV buses

By Capital News Service | May 13, 2026

By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov

Michigan is accelerating its transition to electric school buses, with dozens of districts adding new vehicles through a state-funded program aimed at replacing older diesel fleets.

Agriculture

New legislation would change regulations for compost, fertilizers and soil conditioners

By Georgia Hill and Capital News Service | May 9, 2026

By Georgia Hill

Legislation in the Michigan House would update fee requirements and simplify regulations for composts, fertilizers and soil conditioners.

Transportation

Gas prices, driver shortages challenge public transit agencies

By Capital News Service | May 7, 2026

By Christian Vazquez

Mass transit systems in rural areas in Michigan are facing major challenges today, the state’s top public transit executive says.

Solutions

State grants will boost STEM education in K-12 schools

By Capital News Service | May 5, 2026

By Christian Vazquez

Michigan is awarding $800,000 to 17 school districts in the Upper and Lower Peninsulas to advance STEM education.

Solar panels being installed on the roof at Marquette Alternative High School.
Energy

Converting public schools to clean energy will create jobs, group says

By Capital News Service | April 22, 2026

By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov

Michigan is expanding efforts to move public schools toward zero-emission energy systems, as new initiatives focus on cutting utility costs and modernizing aging buildings.

Michigan farm in Washtenaw Co.
Agriculture

Grants will boost research on PFAS contamination of farmland

By Capital News Service | April 20, 2026

By Karlee VanAntwerp

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will give out $400,000 in grants for research about PFAS on farmlands and livestock.

A gray wolf during winter.
Wildlife

Michigan’s main cause of wolf mortality? People

By Capital News Service | April 14, 2026

By Sonja Krohn

Even though the grey wolf is classified as an endangered species, a new study found that the majority of Michigan’s recorded wolf deaths are caused by humans.

A stonefly on a branch
Wildlife

Stoneflies or leafhoppers: Which could become the official state insect?

By Capital News Service | March 27, 2026

By Justin Fox Clausen

Two insects are under consideration as Michigan’s official state insect: the stonefly and, more recently, the Huron River leafhopper. The state is one of two in the country without an official insect.

Energy

Green energy boosters stress long-term savings

By Capital News Service | March 16, 2026

By Madison Merrell

Upfront costs of clean energy projects such as wind and solar may be high but the long-term savings on fuel and increased reliability more than offset those initial costs, experts say.

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About Great Lakes Echo

Environmental news of the Great Lakes region from the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University.

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