Judge Sinks Mackinac Island’s Big Antitrust Gambit Against Ferry Operators
A federal judge dismissed Mackinac Island’s antitrust claims against the island’s ferry operators, leaving contract disputes and state policy battles as the next battlegrounds. The ruling removes antitrust as a leverage point but leaves other legal and political options open.
Lyon Township Slams Brakes On Mega Data Centers After Resident Backlash
Lyon Township has imposed a 180‑day pause on large data centers while planners and engineers review noise, water and power rules after residents packed meetings. The move puts a spotlight on Project Flex and a wider Michigan trend of moratoria.












