Politics

LANSING - A bipartisan group of four representatives representing both peninsulas said Thursday they are introducing bills designed to remove barriers for businesses and individuals in the state to generate their own energy and receive fair-value pricing. Rep. Jeff Irwin(D-Ann Arbor) andRep. Ed McBroom(R-Vulcan) worked on similar legislation last term and joinedRep. Scott Dianda(D-Calumet) andRep.

LANSING - The Michigan Department of State has canceled its contract with Hewlett Packard for its Business Application Modernization project, the company confirmed Wednesday. The project yielded a number of improvements, including moving some services to the Internet. But it also has been running since early in the administration of former Secretary of State Terri

LANSING - As the Michigan Senate Energy and Technology Committee wrapped public testimony on part of its energy policy package, renewable power companies and environmental groups urged that the panel retain the state's current net metering program. Under the bill (SB 438), those producing their own power but still connected to the utility would essentially

SOUTHFIELD - Crystal Scott's transformation from Chrysler assembly line worker to cookie entrepreneur is one of determination, focus and confidence in her ability to realize a dream that began when she was seven. After taking a buyout from the automaker during the depth of the recession, Scott finished her bachelor degree studies, applied and was

DETROIT - NextEnergy is co-hosting a Battery Seminar in October with PlugVolt, which includes sessions with subject matter experts from more than 30 companies including major utilities, global automotive OEMs, Tier 1 system developers, battery manufacturers, suppliers, researchers and more. Sessions will discuss recent materials science and R&D advancements, hottest trends and cutting-edge developments in

GRAND RAPIDS - No doubt. Website marketing is a big challenge for most small businesses. However, many people take a far too technical view of the problem which only makes it that much more difficult to solve. As a business owner, or subject matter expert, you may lack the basic understanding of website strategy (or

LANSING - On his return from his fifth trade mission to China, Governor Rick Snyderon Monday said CW Bearings USA has agreed to build a new headquarters for American operations in Northville Township. The company will invest $26 million into the project that should create 126 jobs, Snyder said. Snyder met with executives of the firm

LANSING - Those needing water use or discharge permits now have a single website to visit under changes unveiled Monday by the Department of Environmental Quality. The new site,miwaters.deq.state.mi.us, includes applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, storm water, groundwater discharge, aquatic nuisance control, and land and water interface permits. The site also contains the

LANSING - The Michigan House and Senate majority and minority leaders met for a Legislative Quadrant meeting Thursday with Lt. Governor Brian Calleyto discuss a road funding agreement, but neither side nor chamber indicated that they were anywhere near an agreement. "The majority leader is having regular communication with Speaker Cotter and Minority Leader Ananich," Amber