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Michigan gets nearly $2.7M to combat invasive species

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(MI) Booth Newspapers – Michigan has been awarded nearly $2.7 million to combat invasive species. The award was announced Thursday by U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin, both Democrats from Michigan. They say invasive species pose a signifcant threat to Michigan’s environment and the funding will help eradicate them. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding has been designated for the Wildland Fire Management program.

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Troy’s celebrated solar house left in dark

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(MI) The Detroit News – It was supposed to be a shining example of the green movement — a completely independent solar-powered house with no gas or electrical hookups. Seven months ago, officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the $900,000 house owned by the city of Troy that was to be used as an educational tool and meeting spot. But it never opened to the public. And it remains closed. More