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Michigan state Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) discusses how a Green Amendment to Michigan’s constitution would benefit communities harmed by cumulative pollution. April 22, 2026 | Photo by Kyle Davidson/Michigan Advance

Democrats propose ‘Green Amendment’ to Michigan Constitution, establishing environmental rights

In celebration of Earth Day, a group of Democrats from Michigan’s House and Senate gathered at the Capitol to announce an effort to bring a “Green Amendment” to voters in November. “Under ...

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Energy Michigan House Republicans begin push to eliminate state’s clean energy standard By Kyle Davidson Michigan Advance – 4/14/26

Michigan Republicans on Tuesday began hearing testimony on a set of policies that would roll back Michigan’s new clean energy laws, including a 100% clean energy standard. House Energy Committee ...

Environment Iowa Senate sends bill limiting lawsuits on greenhouse gas emissions to governor By Robin Opsahl Iowa Capital Dispatch – 3/24/26

The Iowa Senate sent legislation to the governor Tuesday restricting lawsuits against agricultural operations that claim their emissions of greenhouse gases impact the climate. House File 2527, ...

Environment Pennsylvania fracking waste sent to Ohio injection wells By FARAH SIDDIQI Keystone State News Connection – 12/17/25

Pennsylvania is sending large volumes of oil and gas wastewater out of state for disposal, with much of it injected into underground wells in Southeast Ohio, a practice raising concern among local ...

Economy Michigan leaders: Federal clean-energy cuts stalling economic growth By CHRYSTAL BLAIR Michigan News Connection – 12/16/25

Communities across Michigan said promised federal investments tied to clean energy and economic development are disappearing, along with thousands of jobs. Clean energy advocacy group Climate Power ...

Environment Iowa environmental researchers push back on clean water claims By MARK MORAN Iowa News Connection – 12/15/25

The Iowa Farm Bureau has released a statement claiming that the state’s waterways are becoming cleaner, despite evidence that nitrates and phosphates are higher than ever. The chemicals are ...

Environment Ashley Hinson has history of promoting China-owned, ‘probably carcinogenic’ pesticide for cancer-ravaged Iowa By Richard Eberwein – 12/04/25

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) has a history of prioritizing the interests of foreign agriculture companies — even at the expense of public health for her constituents — with her promotion of a highly toxic pesticide.

Environment Appalachian leaders push for strong FEMA Act By NADIA RAMLAGAN Kentucky News Connection – 9/15/25

Community leaders in Appalachia are urging the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to keep up progress on advancing the bipartisan Fixing Emergency Management for Americans ...

Courts Ohio court rejects coal plant challenge over toxic coal ash By FARAH SIDDIQI Ohio News Connection – 9/04/25

Ohioans concerned about clean water are watching a legal battle over coal ash pollution. A federal judge in Columbus dismissed a case by Gavin Power, operator of the state’s largest coal plant, ...

Environment Indiana AI data centers prompt environmental concerns over emissions By TERRI DEE Indiana News Service – 7/31/25

The Trump administration’s long-term plan for artificial intelligence could have far-reaching environmental impacts across the country. His strategy calls for the removal of land use rules ...

Environment DOGE cuts and federal buyouts at the center of Texas flooding disaster By Richard Eberwein – 7/08/25

After a series of storms caused deadly flash flooding in Texas over the weekend, questions arose over President Donald Trump’s priority to reduce federal staffing and implementing major cuts to several agencies.

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