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Four steps to strengthening Michigan with more local food and farming...
We are sending out some kudos this week to Emmet County for the very impressive Comprehensive Plan its board of commissioners approved last month....
Guidelines encourage farm-to-school programs...
New policies, investments, and marketing could make it a champ...
Leaders from across the Grand Traverse region gathered last month to start looking for ways to make sure that The Grand Vision—a six-county, 50-year, citizen-based growth plan—and one of the area’s top industries—farming—work well together to strengthen t...
Over 60 people filled the PRA Bingo Hall, as it’s known in Benzie County, on a blustery Saturday to discuss ways to mend and build relations among county and township governments....
Her big ‘green jobs’ program aims to cut utility bills, fossil fuel use...
A costly legal battle between a big-box developer and Emmet County’s Bear Creek Township is winding down, and the news is mixed....
February 19, 2009 | By Glenn Puit
Draft reflects wide preference for walkable towns, nearby work, open spaces...
Traverse City’s Division Street is well named....
“Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed individuals to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has.”—Margaret Mead...
February 4, 2009 | By Jim Dulzo
Director says coal plant delay, push for clean energy marks new era for Michigan...
Nearly a year ago, we reported on the significant cultural and political divides in Benzie County that have led, in part, to two townships pulling out of countywide planning and zoning....
As Michigan seeks to formulate a new economy that will increasingly rely on clean energy for power and jobs, Benzie County is developing a local wind-energy ordinance that some say could help lower electricity bills and create new employment in the county...
His bill matches many goals of enviro-labor Alliance...
Group forms to help farmers, retailers make local connections...
In two head-turning reversals, Benzie County has fired its zoning administrator, Craig Seger, and revoked its earlier decision to eliminate longtime county planner Dave Neiger....
Governor appears poised to end Michigan’s dual-track energy strategy...
Aggressive recruiting starting to show results statewide...
New law eases restriction on buying local products for student cafeterias...
