Monthly Archives: October 2015

Rep. Miller says V2I language is critical to advancing cutting-edge driver safety technology

The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure introduced a 6-year highway reauthorization bill, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015, which includes a Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) provision authored by Representative Candice Miller (MI-10) to assist with the advancement of V2I technologies that improve road safet

Senator Stabenow Applauds Investment in Mid-Michigan Beginning Farmers Projects

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced $1,254,412 for three Lansing-based projects to help train and support beginning farmers. This funding for Michigan State University and the Greater Lansing Food Bank, which comes through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, was authorized by Senator Stabenow's 2014 Farm Bill.

Upton Statement on EPA WOTUS Court Ruling

Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today released the following statement after the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a nationwide stay to block the Environment Protection Agency’s (EPA) enforcement of its final Waters of the United State (WOTUS) rule

MPSC approves settlement agreement authorizing Alpena Power Company’s 2016-2017 energy optimization plan

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today approved a settlement agreement authorizing Alpena Power Company to implement its 2016-2017 energy optimization plan. Under the terms of the settlement, Alpena Power Company residential customers using 500 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity a month will see a decrease of 7 cents on their monthly bills, effective January 2016.

Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on Flint Water

Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today after Governor Snyder announced that the city of Flint would reconnect to the Detroit water system: “Reconnecting to the Detroit water system is the right next step to provide Flint residents with safe drinking water.

Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on Flint Water

Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today after Governor Snyder announced that the city of Flint would reconnect to the Detroit water system. “Reconnecting to the Detroit water system is the right next step to provide Flint residents with safe drinking water. But how Flint pays for safe water until the Karegnondi Water Authority is operational is a separate question

Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on Flint Water Technical Advisory Committee Meeting

Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today after the Technical Advisory Committee met and recommended that the city of Flint reconnect to the Detroit water system:

House Passes Legislation to Defend U.S. Digital Infrastructure Against Cyberattacks

U.S. Representative Candice Miller (MI-10), Vice Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security, released the following statement after House passage of theDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity Strategy Act (H.R. 3510), legislation that strengthens our nation’s cybersecurity by requiring DHS to establish a cybersecurity strategy

DNR’s Habitat Improvement Account to fund five projects on key rivers

The Department of Natural Resources has announced five recipients of its Habitat Improvement Account (HIA) for fiscal year 2016. The HIA funds projects to improve aquatic habitat, fishing access, water quality and the DNR’s understanding of resources on the Au Sable, Manistee and Muskegon rivers.  The account was established to mitigate resource impacts from hydropower dam operations

Consumers Energy, Grand Valley State University Break Ground on State’s Largest Community Solar Project

Officials from Consumers Energy and Grand Valley State University celebrated their collaboration to expand renewable energy in Michigan, breaking ground on a new, 17-acre community solar project.

Gov. Rick Snyder makes appointments, reappointments to Community Service Commission

Gov. Rick Snyder today announced eight appointments and reappointments to the Michigan Community Service Commission. Established in 1991, the 25-member board fosters a culture of service by providing vision and resources to strengthen communities through volunteerism. It also develops a three-year comprehensive community and national service plan that is updated annually.

Gov. Rick Snyder: Comprehensive action plan will help Flint residents address water concerns

Flint residents need to have access to safe, clean, water now and long into the future, Gov. Rick Snyder said, announcing a comprehensive action plan created with state, federal and city leaders to address concerns about drinking water.

Senator Stabenow Announces Support for Downtown Marquette Farmers Market

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced $71,290 for the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farmers Market Promotion Program, which helps expand access to farmers markets and develop new opportunities for farmers to sell locally.

Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on Flint Water State Action Plan

“The lead levels recently reported in Flint’s water are unacceptable and could cause irreversible adverse health effects, particularly among children. Flint residents deserve safe water and immediate assistance. That’s why it is absolutely necessary that the state’s efforts announced today be implemented immediately

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New shorelands program helps waterfront homeowners improve shorelines, inland lakes

The Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership recently launched a program to help lakefront homeowners understand best practices to protect their shoreland and inland lakes. The Michigan Shoreland Stewards Program will recognize inland lake property owners who are using healthy property management practices to protect their inland lake and offer tips to improve the shoreline further.

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