What’s Really Happening in Michigan: Farmland Fights, Oxford Fallout & Slotkin Threats скачать в хорошем качестве

What’s Really Happening in Michigan: Farmland Fights, Oxford Fallout & Slotkin Threats

Three major stories are colliding in Michigan — and they all hit home. In this episode of Off the Record, Michigan reporters break down the realities our state is wrestling with right now: 1️⃣ Saline Farmland vs. Massive New AI Data Centers Rural communities are fighting back as billion-dollar data centers target Michigan for water access, open land, and power grid connections. Residents worry about water use, noise, energy demand, tax deals, and the impact on our land and ecosystems. 2️⃣ Oxford Fallout: Schools Suing the State Before Nov. 30 A $321 million school-safety grant requires districts to waive attorney–client privilege after a mass-casualty event. Some districts say they can’t sign it. Others already have. Parents, teachers, and boards are weighing funding vs. legal risk. 3️⃣ Threats Against Rep. Elissa Slotkin After the president suggested Slotkin and others should face charges “punishable by death,” the Michigan congresswoman now has round-the-clock protection. This raises urgent questions about political tension, safety, and democratic norms in our state. Why this matters for every Michigander These stories touch: • our farmland and water • our schools and kids • our politics and safety • our energy future • our rural and urban divides • our Big Ten communities • our hunters, auto workers, and environmental stewards This is where Michigan is headed — and the stakes are real. 📰 MORE COVERAGE: Michigan’s Data Center Divide For deeper reporting, community voices, and continuing updates on data center expansion across the state, follow our full coverage here: 👉 https://www.wkar.org/michigans-data-c... 🔔 Subscribe now for weekly episodes that cut through the noise and put your questions front and center:    / @wkarnews   WKAR and PBS are nonprofit, non-commercial public media. We serve the public, not shareholders, by providing free, trusted, educational content that strengthens communities and democracy. WKAR Social Channels Facebook:   / wkarofficial   Instagram:   / wkarofficial   Website: https://www.wkar.org/ 🧡 💔 Federal cuts tried to quiet Michigan’s voice. But with your help, it won’t be silenced. Help WKAR Close the Gap and keep trusted news alive. 👉 Donate to WKAR today! https://www.wkar.org/otr