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State lawmakers consider taking away local authority to issue gravel mining permits

by Michigan Public August 2, 2022November 9, 2025

Legislation before the Michigan House would remove permitting authority from municipalities and give it to EGLE.

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Short-changing Michigan local governments has resulted in deteriorating water systems and other services

by Michigan Public May 9, 2022November 9, 2025

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Water woes loom for Michigan suburbs, towns after decades of disinvestment

by Bridge Michigan May 3, 2022November 9, 2025

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Lack of Utility Data Obscures Customer Water Debt Problems

by Circle of Blue October 13, 2020November 9, 2025