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The 2011 Milliken Reception

July 19, 2011 | By Glenn Puit

Two prominent northern Michigan residents Receive MLUI's Milliken leadership awards...


Do Wind Turbines Turn Off Tourists?

July 7, 2011 | By Glenn Puit

Once-wary vacation spots find scant harm, some gain...


Duke's Foes Call Wind Leases a 'Raw Deal'

June 23, 2011 | By Glenn Puit

But landowners see royalty contracts as fair, helpful to farming...


In Michigan, Big Night for the Bus

May 4, 2011 | By Glenn Puit

Millage landslides challenge Lansing’s efforts to cut transit funding...


Snyder Supports Local Food, Renewable Energy Production

April 19, 2011 | By Glenn Puit

Speech emphasizes positives, ignores own party’s pushback...


Does Duke Wind Pay Its Taxes?

April 5, 2011 | By Glenn Puit

Yes, but supporters urge locals to close a Michigan loophole...


Franz's Windpower Critique Faces a Fact Check

March 2, 2011 | By Glenn Puit

Lawmaker stands by claims about property values, costs, jobs, and subsidies...


New Fund Turns Tax Foreclosure Bucks into Affordable Homes

February 18, 2011 | By Glenn Puit

Non-profits, county collaborate on Grand Traverse’s big need...


Major Windpower Proposal Stirs Benzie, Manistee Counties

January 27, 2011 | By Glenn Puit

Enthusiasm, doubts mark initial reactions to $360 million idea...


Wanted: A Cure for the Wintertime Heating Blues

January 7, 2011 | By Glenn Puit

Governments, utilities can help cut energy bills for drafty homes...


For Rural Teens, No Ride Means Missed Chances

December 15, 2010 | By Glenn Puit

Vision transit team, bus systems, educators seek new routes to student success...


Wanted: Regional Wheels for Workers

November 30, 2010 | By Glenn Puit

Grand Vision sees buses that speed commutes, boost ridership...


Wanted: A Vision for Affordable Housing

November 24, 2010 | By Glenn Puit

'Cheap' rural housing can financially trap struggling families...


At Wolverine, Big Bucks Continue to Roll

September 27, 2010 | By Glenn Puit

As co-op appeals coal-plant denial, new questions about retirement and board pay...


Rogers City, Holland Coal Plant Denials Spark Lawsuits

September 15, 2010 | By Glenn Puit

Constitutional, ‘Home Rule’ challenges raise economic, political questions...


TCL&P Hits Renewables Reset Button

July 20, 2010 | By Glenn Puit

Biomass rejected, utility seeks public’s ideas for a clean-energy plan...


'Noise, Distraction, Fabrication' Mar Water Rights Debate

July 14, 2010 | By Glenn Puit

Experts rebut foes’ claim that ‘public trust’ means ‘state control’...

Wes Jackson: The Complete State Theatre Video

Blog Archive | June 11, 2010 | By Glenn Puit

Wes Jackson is a nationally renowned pioneer in American agriculture. That is why we recently presented Mr. Jacksons at the State Theater, in Traverse City, and why his appearance attracted approximately 350 very interested people....


Investors to Demand Info on Risks of Consumers' Coal Plans

May 20, 2010 | By Glenn Puit

Stockholders' motions question carbon, coal ash costs...


Cherryland Candidates Question Proposed Coal Plant

May 17, 2010 | By Glenn Puit

Campaigns push for more cost, rate, and ‘development’ fund data...

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