Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee, praised the late U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, one of the most prominent Black women lawmakers in Congress, in a Thursday eulogy focused…
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Consumers Energy settles on reductions to proposed rate hike and service fee increase
Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a settlement with Consumers Energy over the company’s proposed $136 million natural gas rate increase, with the Michigan Public Service Commission approving a 75% reduction to…
Postal Service to offer Underground Railroad stamps, including Detroit abolitionist William Lambert
The U.S. Postal Service [USPS] in partnership with the Detroit Postal Customer Council and The Detroit River Project (DRP) on Saturday will honor 10 people who helped guide enslaved people to freedom…
GOP U.S. Sen. Lankford of Oklahoma blocks bill expanding IVF for vets, service members
WASHINGTON — Washington state Democratic Sen. Patty Murray tried to pass a bill Tuesday that would expand access to in vitro fertilization for military service members and veterans, but Oklahoma Republican Sen….
Michigan Public Service Commission approves $92M electrical rate increase for Consumers Energy
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) on Friday approved a rate increase for Consumers Energy which is projected to cost the average residential customer an additional $1.53 per month. The more than…
Michigan Public Service Commission approves settlement for energy efficiency programs
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved a settlement late last week between environmental and housing advocates, the Attorney General’s Office and Consumers Energy. The agreement will expand investments into energy efficiency…