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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Michigan residents with federal student loans are expressing disappointment in the wake of a U.S. Supreme court ruling. -
The Higher Learning Commission is reviewing a complaint alleging that the University of Michigan falsified grades. -
Michigan is way ahead of schedule to create 1,000 new child care programs by the year 2024. -
Michigan's Healthy Climate Plan has set a target of two million electric vehicles on state roads by 2030. Those EVs will need to charge their batteries at the right time to protect the electric grid. -
Battle Creek Public Schools told its students today [WEDS] they can qualify for a scholarship for up to 100 percent of tuition and fees at any four-year Michigan college or university. -
Mining companies that produce construction aggregate have been pushing for years for a law that changes who approves permits for their operations. -
People running for office in Michigan could use campaign funds to pay for child care, under bills re-introduced by Democratic lawmakers. -
An environmental group says Michigan's grid operator is keeping renewable energy from fully participating in the electric grid.Nearly every year, renewable energy produces more of our electricity, and fossil fuel, especially coal, produces less. Aaron Stemplewicz is with EarthJustice. He says MISO, the multi-state grid operator that includes Michigan, is essentially discriminating against renewables. -
For the first time since the pandemic began, the federal government will require people with Medicaid to show income eligibility to keep their insurance. -
A circuit court judge has ordered Kewadin Casinos Gaming Authority to pay investors nearly 89-million dollars.
