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Consumers Energy Announces Another New Rate Hike Case 7 Days After Last Rate Hike Approved

LANSING — Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel reaffirmed her commitment to protecting ratepayers, pledging once again to intervene in all major rate cases before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). The announcement from the Attorney General comes as Consumers Energy entered a “Filing Announcement” on Friday, formally and publicly announcing its intent to seek yet another electric rate hike “on or after June 2, 2026.” Under the current law, this is the first day Consumers Energy is eligible to file its next rate hike request. Consumers Energy’s ...

Cooking Wild Seasonings: a 906 venture

HERMANSVILLE — Cooking Wild Seasonings, an enterprise from 906 Outdoors, creates products meant to accompany the flavors of wild game and freshly-caught fish. Founder Brian Whitens has had a journey with a series of businesses — though they could be viewed as different iterations of the ...

‘Child care deserts’ can harm families’ economic security

LANSING – For thousands of Michigan families, finding child care is not just difficult: It can determine whether parents can keep their jobs at all. About two thirds of children in the state under age 6 – more than 400,000 kids – have all their parents in the workforce, making child ...

Thanks to all Public Works employees

While many people compared the recent snow storm to one about 50 years ago, it is important to recognize the effort that goes into plowing and removing the piles of snow in the after math of the storm. I know some individuals that feel their personal situation took longer to remedy than they may have wanted, but the county and municipal workers really did an outstanding job, under very adverse conditions. While making decisions to make sure they would be safe and equipment would not get stranded or broken, many dedicated employees looked after our wellbeing, and we are blessed to ...

For the Record

The business profile article that ran on Monday, March 30 with the headline "We Rock the Spectrum fun for kids of all abilities" contained an error. The article stated that the kids' gym expected to gain an expansion when the neighboring Embers moved out; however, Embers Credit Union said that they are not moving out of the Penstar building -- they love the location and the neighbors. Embers continues to maintain its facility at the Penstar building, though it is for employees, not general members.