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Northern Michigan Lawmaker Pushes Stricter Penalties for Lake Sturgeon Poaching
Rep. Cam Cavitt (R-Cheboygan) introduced House Bill 6409 to increase the maximum fine for illegally taking or possessing lake sturgeon from $2,000 to $5,000, following the discovery of a 71-inch sturgeon dumped on a Muskegon County road in July.
October 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - holland
Holland Residents on the Line as Michigan Releases Lake Erie Phosphorus Plan Progress Report
Michigan released its first annual report under the updated Domestic Action Plan for Lake Erie, detailing progress toward a 40 percent phosphorus reduction target that directly affects Holland and the Western Lake Erie Basin.
June 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan Fishing Season Opens With New Regulations Affecting Lake Superior, Great Lakes Waters
Michigan's 2026 fishing season officially began April 1 with new regulations affecting Lake Superior, walleye limits, burbot possession, and spearfishing opportunities across Great Lakes waters.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - Michigan Legislature
Whitmer Directs EGLE to Re-Review Line 5 Tunnel Permits After Michigan Supreme Court Ruling
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and EGLE Director Phil Roos announced Wednesday that state regulators will re-examine permits issued in July for Enbridge's proposed Line 5 tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac, following a Michigan Supreme Court decision that expanded the scope of environmental review required for major infrastructure projects.
September 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Senator Leads Michigan Senate Hearing on Dam Safety Bills After Statewide Flooding
Senate Committee on Energy and Environment, chaired by Sen. Sean McCann of Kalamazoo, heard testimony on two bipartisan bills to strengthen Michigan's aging dam infrastructure and increase oversight of hydroelectric dam sales.
May 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Wedding Caterer Banned for Five Years After Last-Minute Cancellations And Refund Failures
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has banned wedding caterer Alicia Thompson from operating in the state for five years after more than 40 consumer complaints alleged last-minute cancellations and failure to issue refunds. Affected consumers can file claims by May 1 to receive refunds by July 1.
April 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - Michigan Environment
EPA Administrator Zeldin Defends Line 5 Tunnel Safety During Michigan Visit
U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin argued the environmental safety of Enbridge's planned Great Lakes Tunnel Project during a visit to the agency's Stockbridge Terminal, weeks after Gov. Whitmer ordered the state to re-review its Line 5 permit.
October 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source