In this issue:
Keith T. Brown
As utility-scale wind and solar facilities began dramatically increasing in number across Michigan, many municipalities found themselves caught off guard by the sudden influx of actors proposing these projects in their communities. In many areas, residents vocally worried about the impact these projects may have on their neighborhoods...
Mallory E. Reader
The United States Supreme Court recently ruled that state legislatures must abide by the election laws of their respective states.
The Elections Clause of the Federal Constitution, Art. I, § 4, cl. 1, provides that the time, place, and manner of holding elections for United States Senators and Representatives shall be determined by state legislatures. This imposes on state legislatures the duty to prescribe rules governing federal elections, but the Elections Clause does not vest state legislatures with authority to set rules governing federal elections free from restrictions imposed under state law...
As green energy and climate-related regulations increase, discussion around carbon sequestration also increases. Carbon sequestration wells are used to inject carbon dioxide into deep rock formations for permanent storage. The objective is to remove that carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to mitigate climate effects. However these wells must be extensively regulated to prevent negative side effects...
October 12, 2023
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