Kyle Davidson
@kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Environment and Capitol Reporter @michiganadvance.com
Master's researcher at Michigan State University
Formerly LSJ, Freep, MediaWise
Master's researcher at Michigan State University
Formerly LSJ, Freep, MediaWise
The Michigan Public Service Commission gave its approval to a set of contracts for DTE to power an incoming data center in Saline Twp. — with some conditions. However those additional provisions offered little comfort to residents. @michiganadvance.com
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Public Service Commission approves DTE data center contracts – with strings attached • Michigan Advance
Amid calls for transparency from the Attorney General’s Office, environmental activists and thousands of residents from across the state, the Michigan Public Service Commission met on Thursday to cons...
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December 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The Michigan Public Service Commission gave its approval to a set of contracts for DTE to power an incoming data center in Saline Twp. — with some conditions. However those additional provisions offered little comfort to residents. @michiganadvance.com
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Members of the Michigan Public Service Commission unanimously voted to conditionally approve DTE's contract to supply 1.4 gigawatts of power to a data center in development in Saline Township, prompting an outcry from several individuals in attendance. @michiganadvance.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Members of the Michigan Public Service Commission unanimously voted to conditionally approve DTE's contract to supply 1.4 gigawatts of power to a data center in development in Saline Township, prompting an outcry from several individuals in attendance. @michiganadvance.com
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A federal judge has deemed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s move to revoke the Line 5 oil pipeline’s easement to operate within the Great Lakes unenforceable, determining that the move is barred by federal law, siding with Canadian pipeline company Enbridge.
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Enbridge wins key ruling as federal judge bars Michigan from ending Line 5 easement • Michigan Advance
A federal judge has deemed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s move to revoke the Line 5 oil pipeline’s easement to operate within the Great Lakes unenforceable, determining that the move is barred by federal law...
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December 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
A federal judge has deemed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s move to revoke the Line 5 oil pipeline’s easement to operate within the Great Lakes unenforceable, determining that the move is barred by federal law, siding with Canadian pipeline company Enbridge.
Story from @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Story from @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
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It’s preposterous for President Trump to sue the BBC when he hasn’t lost a penny because of its editing, @seth-stern.bsky.social told BBC.
Why is Donald Trump suing the BBC?
The US president has filed a defamation lawsuit over the BBC's edit of his speech in a Panorama documentary.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
It’s preposterous for President Trump to sue the BBC when he hasn’t lost a penny because of its editing, @seth-stern.bsky.social told BBC.
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It's almost the holidays! Except in Congress.
Today, a bill that would jail doctors for up to 10 years if they provide gender-affirming care to minors is scheduled for a House vote. It's not expected to become law, but it's still a big deal.
Catch up here:
Today, a bill that would jail doctors for up to 10 years if they provide gender-affirming care to minors is scheduled for a House vote. It's not expected to become law, but it's still a big deal.
Catch up here:
House Republicans advance sweeping anti-trans bills ahead of holiday break
One bill would jail doctors who prescribe gender-affirming care to trans youth. Another would block Medicaid dollars from funding that care.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
It's almost the holidays! Except in Congress.
Today, a bill that would jail doctors for up to 10 years if they provide gender-affirming care to minors is scheduled for a House vote. It's not expected to become law, but it's still a big deal.
Catch up here:
Today, a bill that would jail doctors for up to 10 years if they provide gender-affirming care to minors is scheduled for a House vote. It's not expected to become law, but it's still a big deal.
Catch up here:
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A multibillion dollar data center planned for Saline Township has taken a major hit to its funding, with a prime financial backer - Blue Owl Capital - saying it will not provide $10 billion in funding to support the project, leaving it on uncertain financial footing.
From @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
From @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Saline Township data center faces potential funding snag • Michigan Advance
A multibillion dollar data center planned for Saline Township has taken a major hit to its funding, with a prime financial backer reportedly pulling out of the project. According to a report from the...
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December 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
A multibillion dollar data center planned for Saline Township has taken a major hit to its funding, with a prime financial backer - Blue Owl Capital - saying it will not provide $10 billion in funding to support the project, leaving it on uncertain financial footing.
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From @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
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Detroit Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield says the city’s current police chief, Todd Bettison, will retain his role when Sheffield takes office, citing a major drop in violent crime under his leadership.
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Bettison to remain Detroit police chief under Sheffield’s administration • Michigan Advance
Detroit Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield says the city’s current police chief will retain his role when Sheffield takes office, citing a major drop in violent crime under his leadership. Sheffield’s transi...
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December 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Detroit Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield says the city’s current police chief, Todd Bettison, will retain his role when Sheffield takes office, citing a major drop in violent crime under his leadership.
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ICYMI: A few hundred people from across the state gathered outside the Michigan Capitol on Tuesday to speak out against the proliferation of data center projects in the state. @michiganadvance.com
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Frustrations with data center projects bubble over at Michigan Capitol • Michigan Advance
As local governments across the state unveil new data center projects, Michigan residents have grown increasingly concerned on how these developments will impact their community, demanding additional ...
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December 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
ICYMI: A few hundred people from across the state gathered outside the Michigan Capitol on Tuesday to speak out against the proliferation of data center projects in the state. @michiganadvance.com
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Fallout from Michigan House Republicans' decision to cancel $645 million in work project spending continues as the Legislature moves into its final session days for the year. From @kdailey.bsky.social for @michiganadvance.com.
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Michigan Senate committee hears details on negative impacts of House GOP work project cuts • Michigan Advance
The Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee heard testimony from leaders of nonprofits and local government entities who had around $645 million in funding cut by the Michigan House Appropriations Co...
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December 16, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Fallout from Michigan House Republicans' decision to cancel $645 million in work project spending continues as the Legislature moves into its final session days for the year. From @kdailey.bsky.social for @michiganadvance.com.
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Busy day in Lansing. Protestors speaking out against data center projects across the state march by right as another rally detailing the impacts of MI House Republicans' decision to cancel $645 million in spending is wrapping up.
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December 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Busy day in Lansing. Protestors speaking out against data center projects across the state march by right as another rally detailing the impacts of MI House Republicans' decision to cancel $645 million in spending is wrapping up.
@michiganadvance.com
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As health researchers point to a number of physical and health positives brought on by exposure to nature, a new report from the Sierra Club finds that more than 20% of Detroit military veterans are unable to access those benefits. @michiganadvance.com
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Poor air quality hinders Detroit veterans’ access to green space, Sierra Club finds • Michigan Advance
As health researchers point to a number of physical and health positives brought on by exposure to nature, a new report from the Sierra Club finds that more than 20% of Detroit military veterans are u...
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December 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
As health researchers point to a number of physical and health positives brought on by exposure to nature, a new report from the Sierra Club finds that more than 20% of Detroit military veterans are unable to access those benefits. @michiganadvance.com
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Carrying forward an effort that began in 2018, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Monday released the latest report in a series detailing her office’s investigations into the seven dioceses of Michigan’s Catholic Church.
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Story from @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Nessel releases report investigating sexual misconduct by clergy in the Grand Rapids Diocese • Michigan Advance
Carrying forward an effort that began in 2018, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Monday released the latest report in a series detailing her office’s investigations into the seven dioceses of M...
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December 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Carrying forward an effort that began in 2018, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Monday released the latest report in a series detailing her office’s investigations into the seven dioceses of Michigan’s Catholic Church.
Story from @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Story from @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
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As President Donald Trump takes steps to establish cryptocurrency as a mainstream part of the nation’s financial system, Michigan House Republicans are following suit, forging ahead on policies to incorporate the digital currency into the state’s economy.
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From @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
House Economic Competitiveness Committee pushes forward on cryptocurrency bills • Michigan Advance
As President Donald Trump takes steps to establish cryptocurrency as a mainstream part of the nation’s financial system, Michigan House Republicans are following suit, forging ahead on policies to inc...
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December 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
As President Donald Trump takes steps to establish cryptocurrency as a mainstream part of the nation’s financial system, Michigan House Republicans are following suit, forging ahead on policies to incorporate the digital currency into the state’s economy.
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From @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
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The Great Lakes PFAS Action Network has launched a “Eat Safe Fish” mapping tool, which collects “Do Not Eat” and consumption advisories into an interactive map, allowing anglers to examine where contamination has been detected and which fish are safe to eat.
From @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
From @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
PFAS Action group announces interactive map collecting ‘Eat Safe Fish’ guidelines for Michigan • Michigan Advance
Earlier this week, the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network announced an interactive mapping tool to help protect Michigan anglers looking to reel in a meal. On Tuesday, the group launched its “Eat Safe Fi...
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December 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The Great Lakes PFAS Action Network has launched a “Eat Safe Fish” mapping tool, which collects “Do Not Eat” and consumption advisories into an interactive map, allowing anglers to examine where contamination has been detected and which fish are safe to eat.
From @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
From @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
While Michigan, among other states, eyes additional restrictions to prevent noncitizen voting, a new report warns that implementing and defending these laws could cost states millions. @michiganadvance.com
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As Michiganders consider ballot measure, report flags big costs of proof of citizenship rules • Michigan Advance
As states, Michigan among them, weigh additional restrictions to prevent noncitizens from casting a ballot, a report from a trio of organizations focused on racial justice and democracy warns that ena...
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December 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
While Michigan, among other states, eyes additional restrictions to prevent noncitizen voting, a new report warns that implementing and defending these laws could cost states millions. @michiganadvance.com
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A Michigan Senate panel discussed a bill to require MSP to create and maintain a temporary and an indefinite “do-not-sell” firearms list where individuals can voluntarily add their names, as well as a process to have a name removed if their addition was not voluntary.
By @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
By @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Michigan Senate panel mulls policy for individuals to put themselves on ‘do not sell’ firearms list • Michigan Advance
Navigating the slushy and slippery roads in Lansing on Wednesday, members of the Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee met to hear testimony on a wide range of bills, including a ...
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December 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM
A Michigan Senate panel discussed a bill to require MSP to create and maintain a temporary and an indefinite “do-not-sell” firearms list where individuals can voluntarily add their names, as well as a process to have a name removed if their addition was not voluntary.
By @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
By @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
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U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens said Wednesday that she would soon issue an impeachment resolution against U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Story from @bensolis1.bsky.social
Haley Stevens introduces articles of impeachment against federal health secretary RFK Jr. • Michigan Advance
A second member of Congress representing Michigan has filed articles of impeachment against a member of President Donald Trump’s White House cabinet, this time in the form of U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, ...
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December 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens said Wednesday that she would soon issue an impeachment resolution against U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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On Wednesday, EMILYs List gave its endorsement to former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink running in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, making good on an earlier promise to target sitting U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett, a Republican from Charlotte.
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From @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
EMILYs list backs Brink in effort to unseat Barrett in competitive 7th Congressional District • Michigan Advance
A prominent political organization committed to electing Democratic pro-choice women has weighed in on one of Michigan’s most competitive House races headed into the new year, making good on an earlie...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
On Wednesday, EMILYs List gave its endorsement to former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink running in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, making good on an earlier promise to target sitting U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett, a Republican from Charlotte.
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From @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
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Local, state and federal legislators from the Detroit area sent a letter on Tuesday to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials asking for the release of four Western International High School students, who, along with their parents have been detained by ICE.
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Story from @kdailey.bsky.social
Legislators send letter urging ICE to release four Detroit high school students and their families • Michigan Advance
Local, state and federal legislators from the Detroit area sent a letter on Tuesday to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials asking for the release of four students who attend Western Internat...
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December 9, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Local, state and federal legislators from the Detroit area sent a letter on Tuesday to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials asking for the release of four Western International High School students, who, along with their parents have been detained by ICE.
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Story from @kdailey.bsky.social
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After joining other Democrats in calling on members of the military and intelligence agencies to refuse illegal orders from President Donald Trump’s administration, U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin has formed a legal defense fund as the FBI pursues an inquiry into the video.
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From @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Following FBI inquiry and Trump’s calls of sedition, Slotkin forms legal defense fund • Michigan Advance
After joining five other congressional Democrats in calling on members of the military and intelligence agencies to refuse illegal orders from President Donald Trump’s administration, U.S. Sen. Elissa...
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December 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
After joining other Democrats in calling on members of the military and intelligence agencies to refuse illegal orders from President Donald Trump’s administration, U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin has formed a legal defense fund as the FBI pursues an inquiry into the video.
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From @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
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A great analysis here on data centers from @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social looking at growing pushback as utilities, regulators and lawmakers grapple with how to power — and police — Michigan’s data center rush.
As data centers flock to Michigan communities, what protections exist for residents? • Michigan Advance
As tax incentives have marked Michigan open for business on data centers, an influx of proposals has drawn frustration and concern from residents across the state as landowners and local officials see...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM
A great analysis here on data centers from @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social looking at growing pushback as utilities, regulators and lawmakers grapple with how to power — and police — Michigan’s data center rush.
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Lue Yang, a Lansing-area Hmong community leader who had been detained by ICE in July, has been released from federal custody after efforts from legislators on both sides of the aisle.
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Story from @kdailey.bsky.social
Michigan Hmong leader released from ICE detention after push from federal and state lawmakers • Michigan Advance
Lue Yang, a Lansing-area Hmong community leader who had been detained by ICE in July, has been released from federal custody after efforts from legislators on both sides of the aisle. “Everybody has ...
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December 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Lue Yang, a Lansing-area Hmong community leader who had been detained by ICE in July, has been released from federal custody after efforts from legislators on both sides of the aisle.
Story from @kdailey.bsky.social
Story from @kdailey.bsky.social
Livingston County residents packed into the Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center at Howell High School Wednesday night, for a panel aimed at providing additional information on what it looks like when a data center is built in a community. @michiganadvance.com
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Panelists at Howell forum break down environmental and economic risks of data centers • Michigan Advance
Inquisitive residents packed into the Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center at Howell High School Wednesday night, as a panel of environmental, tech and infrastructure experts aimed to provide additional ...
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December 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Livingston County residents packed into the Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center at Howell High School Wednesday night, for a panel aimed at providing additional information on what it looks like when a data center is built in a community. @michiganadvance.com
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Following an announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is applauding a $400 million grant to support the deployment of two small modular nuclear reactors at the same West Michigan Nuclear plant pursuing a restart.
From @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
From @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Amid safety concerns, Whitmer touts $400 million in federal funds for new reactors at Palisades • Michigan Advance
Following an announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is applauding a $400 million grant to support the deployment of two small modular nuclear reactors at the s...
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December 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Following an announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is applauding a $400 million grant to support the deployment of two small modular nuclear reactors at the same West Michigan Nuclear plant pursuing a restart.
From @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
From @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
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As Michigan communities push back on a rush of data-center proposals threatening to strain ecosystems, many residents feel they have little protection. But as
@kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social reports, while some protections exist, there are big gaps around water use, transparency and environmental impact.
@kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social reports, while some protections exist, there are big gaps around water use, transparency and environmental impact.
As data centers flock to Michigan communities, what protections exist for residents? • Michigan Advance
As tax incentives have marked Michigan open for business on data centers, an influx of proposals has drawn frustration and concern from residents across the state as landowners and local officials see...
michiganadvance.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:14 PM
As Michigan communities push back on a rush of data-center proposals threatening to strain ecosystems, many residents feel they have little protection. But as
@kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social reports, while some protections exist, there are big gaps around water use, transparency and environmental impact.
@kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social reports, while some protections exist, there are big gaps around water use, transparency and environmental impact.