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Allen, Michigan Search ResultsPages & ArticlesNew Michigan Legislature, Same Challenges The Detroit News reports that the new Michigan House that starts this week will face the same task legislators have faced for the last 4 years: budget cuts in both the current budget ($350 million in the red) and next year's budget. Republicans have a 58-52 House majority and a 22-16 Senate majority.Challenges for African American Scientists Today's Michigan Daily has an interesting feature on how black scientists must still struggle to succeed in fields where personal connections and politics can have as great an impact as skill. The article includes profiles of past and present day scientists. Honoring Michigan's Fallen Soldiers The Detroit News has a feature exploring the different ways that communities across Michigan are honoring soldiers killed in the Iraq and Afganistan conflicts. Natural Resource Challenge to Share Science Data The UP Mining Journal has an interesting feature on a new National Park Service project at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The NPS is working on a new initiative to gather and share natural science information with the public. Other Michigan parks in the project are Isle Royale and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Eventually, species photographs & other information will be available through NPS web sites. Mature Video Game Regulations Face Challenges The Detroit News reports that while Gov. Granholm and state Republican and Democratic lawmaker are moving towards legislation that would ban the sale or rental of violent or sexually explicit games to anyone under 17, First Ammendment challenges and even parent attitudes may prove an obstacle. Farming Tough, but Michigan Farmers up to Challenge The Lansing State Journal has an excellent feature exploring how rising operating costs and unpredictable commodity prices are impacting Michigan's family farms -- and how Michigan farmers are meeting the challenge. While farms nationwide decreased nearly 3% from 1999 to 2003, Michigan experienced a growth of 300 farms, to 53,300. Candice Miller Will Not Challenge Granholm The Lansing State Journal reports that Rep. Candice Miller, a popular two-term Michigan secretary of state before her election to Congress in 2002, announced yesterday that she will not challenge Gov. Jennifer Granholm in 2006. This appears to clear the field for Dick DeVos. Satellite, MP3s Challenge Terrestrial Radio Crain's Detroit Business has a feature on how Detroit radio stations are embracing digital technology and even cutting commercial time as more listeners tune in to satellite radio, create MP3 playlists and download podcasts. The article also looks at HD multicasting which allows traditional stations to experiment and try interesting formats and engage new listeners. Used Book Stores Face Online Challenge The Detroit News has a feature on how online used books are challenging traditional stores. Figures from the Book Industry Study Group say used book sales topped $2.2 billion in 2004, an 11% increase. Most of this was dues to the web, where sales jumped 33%. Sales at traditional stores rose only 4.6%. Michigan AG Challenges Gas Rate Increases Crain's Detroit Business reports that Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox is challenging natural-gas rate increases sought by utilities in Southeast Michigan and throughout the state. Cox wants regulators to approve a plan that would postpone rate increases and to have utilities spread their recovery of higher costs over 12 months. Challenges to the Michigan Wind Power Industry The Great Lakes Bulletin News Service has an excellent and in-depth feature reporting on the difficulties faced by companies seeking to jump-start wind energy in Michigan. While Michigan is the 14th windiest state and could generate 7,460 megawatts of electricity (enough to power almost 2 million of Michigan's 3.7 million households), most local governments have no turbine ordinances. Smart Growth Faces Big Challenges in Michigan The Great Lakes Bulletin News Service reports that according to developers, planners, community leaders, and Smart Growth advocates, many attempts to build "mixed use" neighborhood and town center developments hit a very large wall: They are illegal. In Michigan, with 1,800 local governments in charge of local zoning laws, the challenge is particularly severe. Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial to be Unveiled The Detroit News reports that workers are putting the final touches on a memorial to honor the 761 Michigan police officers and firefighters who have died in the line of duty since 1864. The Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial is a life-size bronze statute of a police officer and firefighter kneeling side by side before a wall listing those who have died and will be unveiled Nov 21 at the the Oakland Lawrence Tech Selected for Solar Home Challenge The Great Lakes IT Report tipped us off to the news that the US Dept. of Energy has selected Lawrence Technological University as one of only 20 worldwide schools to compete in the 2007 Solar Decathlon. Teams are given $100,000 over the two year contest and are challenged to design, build, and operate the most livable, energy-efficient completely solar-powered house.... Granholm Challenges Renewable Fuels Commission A story that we missed from Thursday was the challenge Gov. Granholm issued to members of the newly created Michigan Renewable Fuels Commission. The panel is charged with promoting the state's production and distribution of alternative fuels. UAW Heads into Annual Meeting Sorely Challenged The Freep reports that a report from United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger says the automotive sector faces challenges unlike any other in the union's 71-year history. Gettelfinger said, "The challenges we face aren't the kind that can be ridden out. They're structural challenges, and they require new and farsighted solutions." Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, June 23-25; Howell More than 50 spectacular balloons will fill the Southeast Michigan skies with color and spectacle. But the Michigan Challenge is lots more than balloons. It's a weekend filled with excitement, entertainment and fun. 517-546-3920 Republican Challengers also Oppose Drilling in Great Lakes George Weeks' latest Michigan Politics column reports that although Republican challengers to Sen. Debbie Stabenow Mike Bouchard and Keith Butler back energy policies that include drilling for oil in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and more drilling off the Gulf and other mainland coasts, they side with Stabenow in saying hands off Michigan's Great Lakes shoreline... Introducing the Save the Wild UP Video Challenge Save the Wild UP is challenging you to make a YouTube video that shows why Michigan must protect its rivers, lakes and streams. Everyone will vote on the best and the winners will receive all kinds of prizes, including $2500 in cash for the Grand Prize winner! 2nd Annual Chef's Challenge at Shanty Creek ~ April 24-26 The finest Chef teams from Northern & Southern Michigan will again compete in the 2nd Annual event at Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire on April 24-26. The event celebrates Springtime Splendor Week in Michigan, and highlights Michigan's great Agricultural diversity and growing wine & micro-brew industries. The Allen Iverson is a Piston Election Day Shootaround Well, Joe Dumars and the Pistons have made sure we'll have something to talk about while waiting in line to vote today. Click through for all kinds of thoughts about whether or not Allen Iverson is "The Answer" for the Pistons - and share your thoughts! Road Trip: The Michigan Challenge Balloonfest in Howell The annual Michigan Challenge Balloonfest takes place this weekend - June 26-28, 2009. It's the state championship of hot-air ballooning and in addition to a sky full of balloons, offerings include three entertainment venues, a carnival, classic car show, medieval village and skydiving shows. Michigan Uncorked: Old Mission Peninsula Rocks First-Ever Cabernet Franc Challenge Michigan Uncorked is a regular column by Lorri Hathaway and Sharon Kegerreis, writers who are passionate for Michigan and authors of award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries. This time around they look back at the Michigan Cabernet Franc Wine Challenge. Allen WebsitesAllen Antique Barn
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