Tracy Samilton
Energy and Transportation Reporter / ProducerTracy Samilton covers energy and transportation, including the auto industry and the business response to climate change for Michigan Public. She began her career at Michigan Radio as an intern, where she was promptly “bitten by the radio bug,” and never recovered.
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The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a DTE electric rate increase that will amount to about $4.60 more each month on the average residential customer bill. -
Only about a quarter of Michigan residents have gotten a flu shot this year — as flu season begins in earnest. -
Northern Michigan University to get $27 million from federal "Rip and Replace" cybersecurity programNorthern Michigan University will receive $27 million to replace telecommunications equipment it purchased from Chinese manufacturers that is now considered a security risk. -
A bill introduced in the state House would require commercial health insurance plans to cover long-term treatment for brain injuries from falls, strokes, and diseases, without annual or lifetime caps. -
Consumers Energy says it will have 400 MW of battery energy storage once a new Washtenaw County electric battery storage facility is operational in 2027. -
Michigan's bottle deposit law would include many types of non-carbonated drink containers and require stores that take returns to accept all brands, if the bills pass and voters approve. -
HB 6056 would allow a new law that increases the state minimum wage to go into effect — just not for waiters and bartenders who receive much of their income from tips. -
The Michigan Public Service Commission has a new process for renewable energy permit applications, to fit a new law that takes effect in November. -
State law limits maintenance of county drains to no more than $5,000 per mile — not nearly enough, according to Michigan drain commissioners. -
State submits bid for federal "hot spot" wildlife crossing funding to reduce wildlife/car collisions
