Planet Detroit, March 1, 2024–An ice storm last February left Nick Selewski without power for five days while recovering from hip surgery, making repairing his backup generator difficult.
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New bills would block campaign money from Michigan’s power utilities
MLive, February 28, 2024–A first-term state representative wants to put an end to big money influence from Michigan’s utilities on decision makers in Lansing.
Michigan Rep. Dylan Wegela, D-Garden City, last week introduced a pair of bills that together would block state-regulated energy utility companies from making donations to political nonprofits or political action committees. He argued companies like DTE Energy and Consumers Energy should invest in upgrading the power grid, trimming trees, burying power lines and such, rather than “trying to buy influence with politicians.”
Lawmakers band together with newly formed coalition to ban political contributions from utilities
Michigan Advance, February 25, 2024–Environmental and community advocates joined together across the state on Thursday, rallying alongside lawmakers to keep regulated corporations and potential government contractors from donating to politicians.
Some Michigan lawmakers say it’s time to ban political contributions by DTE, Consumers
The Detroit News, February 22, 2024–A group of Democratic lawmakers unveiled bills Thursday, aiming to ban Michigan’s influential electric utilities, including DTE Energy and Consumers Energy, from making political contributions.
Utilities’ political spending targeted by lawmakers
Crain’s Detroit Business, February 22, 2024, The Detroit News–Liberal lawmakers on Thursday proposed banning political spending by state-regulated utilities, including giants DTE Energy and Consumers Energy, contending they have too much influence in the capital.