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Apply Now for 2026-27 DTE Foundation Tree Planting Grant Program Funding
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the DTE Foundation and ReLeaf Michigan, is offering up to $95,000 in grants for community tree planting projects across Michigan. The DTE Foundation Tree Planting Grant Program provides up to $4,000 per applicant for projects completed by September 1, 2027, focusing on planting trees away from utility lines in streets, parks, and schools. Applications are currently being accepted through DNR MiGrants until September 14, with awards announced in late October.
JobsOhio chairman lobbies for Intel, a company that got millions from JobsOhio
The chairman of JobsOhio, Josh Rubin, a lobbyist who represented Intel, is accused of conflicts of interest as JobsOhio disbursed millions to the company for a delayed megaproject. Despite assurances given before his appointment to the JobsOhio board, Rubin and his firm continued to lobby for Intel, a company that received over $2 million from JobsOhio after he joined the board. Critics and ethics officials highlight the lack of transparency and exemption from state ethics laws for JobsOhio, raising concerns about the use of what are effectively taxpayer dollars.
BHP, Rio Tinto executives to attend Trump critical minerals summit
Executives from BHP Group Ltd and Rio Tinto Ltd are slated to attend a critical minerals summit at the White House hosted by US President Donald Trump. The meeting aims to bolster domestic US supplies of critical minerals like copper and decrease reliance on Chinese production. The Resolution Copper project, a joint venture between BHP and Rio Tinto in Arizona, is highlighted as a significant contributor to this strategy.
First Solar Applauds Comprehensive Section 232 Action on Polysilicon and Derivatives
First Solar Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) has strongly endorsed the Trump Administration's Section 232 action on polysilicon imports, aiming to reduce China's dominance in the solar supply chain. CEO Mark Widmar stated that this move will level the playing field for American manufacturers and workers by addressing dumping and circumventing U.S. laws. The company emphasizes its commitment to American manufacturing, with significant investments and job creation projected in its U.S. facilities.