Although the Lucas County Board of Elections in a 3-0 vote approved the ballot initiative last month, a second protest filed the day after Christmas on behalf of Josh Abernathy is before the Ohio Supreme Court and could, ultimately, prevent the grassroots initiative from appearing on the ballot.
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Will new Illinois governor revive state’s interest in the Great Lakes?
With a new governor leading, will Illinois fall into step more closely with other states and the Canadian provinces in the basin, at least on some issues?
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Federal employees hit streets in Great Lakes region to protest government shutdown
Demonstrations against the government shutdown led by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), took place just steps from the EPA’s Great Lakes Region headquarters.
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Great Lakes Now offers grants for reporting on regional environmental issues
Three Great Lakes-region public television stations will be awarded grants to produce on-air segments and digital content for Detroit Public Television’s Great Lakes Now initiative. The grants, worth $6,000 each, […]
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From Bridge Magazine: New Midwest governors spur hope for regional fight against climate change
Besides Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan, new governors in Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota and Wisconsin have vowed all vowed take action on global warming. That’s prompted some to wonder whether they could join forces on policy or other practices related to climate change. After all, it’s happened before.
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A Great Lakes Moment from John Hartig
A recent case study of the cleanup of Toronto Harbour has shown that investing in environmental cleanup and restoration yields considerable economic and social benefits. If cities want to achieve competitive advantage, environmental cleanup and protection are essential.
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New Trump mercury emission plan criticized for putting gains at risk, exposing Great Lakes
the Trump administration proposed modification to the Obama-era regulation governing mercury emissions that if adopted, would say the cost of regulating emissions is not supported by the health benefits.
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Midwest battles to keep invasive Asian carp out of the Great Lakes
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Winter Film Series: The Forever Chemicals
Join us as we screen Detroit Public Television’s recent documentary Great Lakes Now episode “The Forever Chemicals” and host an insightful conversation regarding current questions and concerns over PFAS.
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Michigan Gov. Whitmer takes quick action on Line 5 pipeline
Requests legal review of law passed by former Gov. Snyder and Michigan Legislature Saying she was keeping a campaign pledge, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer formally requested that Attorney General Dana […]
