Politics Archives - Great Lakes Now

Despite rising living costs, water affordability legislation stalls

by Circle of Blue October 28, 2026October 28, 2026

Bills in Michigan and Congress to help low-income households have not passed.

High power bills, blackouts land Michigan utilities on the ballot

by Interlochen Public Radio and Grist October 27, 2026October 27, 2026

Trump is gutting the Endangered Species Act, putting dozens of Illinois species at risk

by WBEZ and Grist October 20, 2026October 27, 2026

Michigan draws closer to state septic code

by Circle of Blue October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

Fish, Birds and Animals

A year into reintroduction, no grayling seen in Michigan wild. Hope remains

by Interlochen Public Radio and Grist October 13, 2026October 14, 2026

Great Lakes lab hit by DOGE is hanging on — for now

by Michigan Advance October 12, 2026October 14, 2026

Iron ore, steel shipments decline at Great Lakes ports due in part to Trump tariffs

by Wisconsin Public Radio October 5, 2026October 12, 2026

U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments

Once polluted by industry, a Lake Superior bay is now in the clear

by The Narwhal September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

Formal Repeal of Roadless Rule Directly Threatens Midwest Wilderness

by Inside Climate News September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines

Enbridge temporarily halts work on Line 5 reroute after 1.3M gallon gas leak

by Wisconsin Public Radio August 31, 2026August 31, 2026