Loren

"Both of Michigan's major utility monopolies have been on a rate-hike spree that is accelerating in lockstep with their data center expansion. Consumers Energy just received approval for a $276.6 million electric rate increase in March. DTE, which obtained a $217 million increase in January 2025—following a $368 million increase in December 2023—filed for a $574 million increase in April, explicitly tied to infrastructure needed to serve the Saline Township data center." https://mitchellryandistinphd.substack.com/p/the-real-truth-behind-data-centers

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2026/03/25/high-school-walkouts-against-ice-continue-at-plymouth-canton-salem/89308434007/ #Plymouth #CantonMichigan

https://www.michigandaily.com/opinion/columns/umich-should-scale-back-ai-investments/ #AnnArbor #Ypsilanti

"A.I. as a War Issue, War as a Workers’ Issue: The fight against the University of Michigan–Los Alamos data center."
https://www.aaup.org/ai-war-issue-war-workers-issue #AnnArbor #Ypsilanti

https://www.wxyz.com/news/voices/neighbors-say-noise-from-michigan-data-center-is-24-7-and-upending-their-lives #Dowagiac

"While Ann Arbor has received accolades for its bike infrastructure, local activists believe more can be done to protect those traveling by non-motorized means." 💯 #AnnArbor https://concentratemedia.com/ann-arbor-cycling-activists-are-pedaling-toward-a-safer-future/ (h/t Elias)