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Energy

Clean energy can produce jobs, economic growth, study says

By Jasmine Watts | April 7, 2016

The state’s energy policies adopted in 2008 have brought close to $3 billion in new investment.

Land

New apple storage containers extend life of apples

By Capital News Service | April 4, 2016

The container uses low oxygen and elevated carbon dioxide levels to keep the apples from spoiling.

Wildlife

Animal shelter grants awarded

By Capital News Service | March 28, 2016

The shelters will spend a majority of their grants on spay and neuter programs.

Wildlife

Buffs boost black swallowtail as best bet for state butterfly

By Capital News Service | March 28, 2016

Michigan is one of just three states without an official insect or butterfly.

Land

Invasive species threaten Michigan forests

By Capital News Service | March 1, 2016

Current efforts to contain the invaders include quarantining areas affected.

Echo

Fungal diseases threaten Great Lakes walnut, butternuts

By Eric Freedman and Capital News Service | February 27, 2016

The fungus has wiped out about 90 percent of Michigan’s butternut trees.

Recreation

National Register adds Michigan’s Rice Bay, historic Ishpeming building

By Eric Freedman and Capital News Service | February 22, 2016

The two sites were added because they are “associated with events that have made a significant contribution” to our history.

Wildlife

Some Native American tribes in Michigan battle fish farming proposal

By Joshua Bender | February 16, 2016

The tribes are citing the 1836 Treaty of Washington, which treaty grants Michigan tribes occupancy and access rights to the Great Lakes and their neighboring lands.

Recreation

Michigan gun sales booming as regulations increase

By Capital News Service | February 4, 2016

Gun sellers are running into shortages at the distributor level as a result of recent gun regulations.

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Owner can sue for emotional damages over shot dog

By Capital News Service | February 3, 2016

A state investigator wounded the dog when executing a search warrant at the wrong house.

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  • Communities welcome return of winter festivals

    By Sammy Schuck Most people may know that festivals attract people to Michigan communities. What most may not know is that festivals and events in the state are an annual $1 billion industry, according to Michigan Festivals and Events Association CEO Mike Szukhent. According to Szukhent, the lack of winter festivals last year “hit hard.” […]

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