Michigan Advance: New ballot committee seeks to repeal clean energy permitting changes
Article by Kyle Davidson for Michigan Advance
Residents from across the state on Thursday launched a new ballot committee to reverse recent policies granting the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) permitting authority for large-scale wind and solar energy projects.
According to a statement, Citizens for Local Choice was formed by a bipartisan group of individuals to restore voters’ rights in land use decisions for industrial wind and solar operations. Several GOP lawmakers are supporting the effort...
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Citizens for Local Choice
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Lansing, MI 48901
Office: 215 S Washington Sq, Ste F, Lansing, MI 48933
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