Michigan home energy efficiency standards stalled amid homebuilders lawsuit

Michigan home energy efficiency standards stalled amid homebuilders lawsuit
Great Lakes Echo

By Emilio Perez Ibarguen
Michigan's attempt to adopt new home energy efficiency standards is facing more delays because of stiff resistance from homebuilders. The new standards were supposed to go into effect in August but are on hold while a lawsuit filed in June by representatives of the construction industry plays out in court.

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Michigan hotel taxes fund tourism promotion. Should they also fund services?

Interlochen Public Radio
Across northern Michigan, hotel taxes generated almost $30 million for area convention and visitors bureaus. Some in Traverse City say the money should go to the county.
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