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August 2010

Michigan LCV Launches 'Candidate Tracker' for Governor's Race

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Tue, 08/31/2010 - 5:35pm
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Exactly two months before Election Day, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters will go live with its “Candidate Tracker,” an online tool that will follow gubernatorial candidates Rick Snyder and Virg Bernero on the campaign trail. Issues surrounding conservation values and the creation of a sustainable economy will be highlighted.

The tool is available at michiganlcv.org/tracker and officially goes live on Thursday, Sept. 2.

National LCV Names Michigan Senator Pappageorge to Dirty Dozen List

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 11:48pm
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Michigan Sen. John Pappageorge is one of only 12 candidates for state office named to a first-time, state-level Dirty Dozen list by the National League of Conservation Voters.

Michigan AG Cox Holds Polluting Politician John Pastor Accountable

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Wed, 08/25/2010 - 4:13pm

Leading environmental advocacy groups today praised Attorney General Mike Cox for punishing land developer and politician John Pastor after his company destroyed wetlands and polluted public streams.

Pastor, a former state representative, was fined $35,000 and ordered to repair damage to wetlands in Salem Township.

Pass It On: Sept. 2 is Deadline for Great Lakes Drilling Ban

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Tue, 08/24/2010 - 11:52am

It's great to have friends, like those of you who follow us on Facebook and Twitter. And those of you who have signed on to a petition to protect Michigan from future oil spills.

But time is running out to gather signatures before a Sept. 2 deadline. Read on, and please consider sending this post to at least five of your friends.

'Small Wind' Incentives At Free Workshops Throughout Michigan

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Mon, 08/23/2010 - 9:50am
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Small Wind: Will It Work for You? A pair of Michigan State University agricultural economists are holding presentations throughout the state to help answer that question. The talks run from Tuesday through Sept. 9.

Steve Harsh and Lynn Hamilton, with MSU's Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, will be speaking in seven counties about using small wind turbines to power farms, homes and businesses.

Holland Coal Plant Can't Expand, Michigan DNRE Says

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Fri, 08/20/2010 - 1:55pm
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Michigan regulators said today that the Holland Board of Public Works has failed to demonstrate the need for an expanded coal plant in the city. 

Plans called for 78 more megawatts of coal-fired power. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment says the Holland board has failed to show the need for the expansion and hadn't fully explored other energy generation options.

Michigan LCV Congratulates Endorsed Gubernatorial Candidates on Victories

Submitted by Michigan LCV on Thu, 08/05/2010 - 2:35pm
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In the 2010 Michigan Primary Election for Governor, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters endorsed Rick Snyder on the Republican side of the ballot and Virg Bernero on the Democratic side and, today, issued open letters of congratulations to both.

Rebekah Warren Wins 18th Senate Primary

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/03/2010 - 10:45pm

Rebekah Warren is advancing to November. Voters solidly chose Warren in today's Democratic primary elections to represent the 18th Senate District, AnnArbor.com reports. 

The Michigan League of Conservation Voters endorsed Warren in the primary. 

Bernero Wins, Snyder Wins, Michigan Wins

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/03/2010 - 9:43pm
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The results from Michigan's primary elections are in, and they're encouraging.

Vote Today for Michigan's Pro-Conservation Candidates

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/03/2010 - 8:25am
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Take the time today to vote in Michigan's primary elections, for pro-conservation candidates like John McNeil, at right.