by Liz Gullett | Feb 23, 2024 | Liz Gullett
A three-bill package repealing the Environmental Rules Review Committee (ERCC) was passed by the legislature this week. The committee oversees the rulemaking of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Key Points: The ERCC was created by Public Act 267...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 13, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Below are some articles the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. Why Are People Climate Change Deniers? Study Reveals Unexpected Results – What role does self-image play in a person’s beliefs on...
by Liz Gullett | Jan 19, 2024 | Liz Gullett
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act being signed into law. In commemoration, the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is hosting the Great Lakes Drinking Water Conference on September 25 – 26 in Novi. Key Points: The Act...
by Liz Gullett | Dec 8, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Under an executive directive signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer this week, the state of Michigan will move its government fleet to zero-emission vehicles (ZEV’s) by 2033 for light-duty vehicles and 2040 for medium and heavy-duty vehicles. The directive instructs...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 27, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Democratic members in the House and Senate introduced legislation setting more stringent cleanup standards with the goal of preventing sites from becoming “orphaned.” Key Points: Provides additional information to the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy...
