Hacker News with Generative AI: Michigan

Ann Arbor hopes to bring rooftop solar to the masses by creating a utility (bridgemi.com)
In the shadow of a presidential election dominated by rhetoric about job-killing EVs and the virtues of fossil fuels, the residents of one Michigan city voted this fall to embrace solar energy.

Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Local Government, Michigan

7 points by toomuchtodo 34 days ago | 2 comments

Most American farmers have second jobs to stay afloat (marketplace.org)
On the Leelanau Peninsula, known as Michigan’s pinky, the rolling hills and insulating lake effect make it possible to grow fruit. Cherry farmer Phil Hallstedt said he never tires of looking at the landscape, but growing cherries here is not the stable business it once was.

Agriculture, Economics, Michigan, Farming

78 points by ilamont 51 days ago | 103 comments

Michigan Supreme Court Puts Another Dent in State's Abusive Forfeiture Laws (techdirt.com)

Legal Issues, Law Enforcement, Michigan, Civil Liberties

27 points by hn_acker 162 days ago | 7 comments

It's always sunny in space: Michigan startup hopes to beam solar power to Earth (mlive.com)

Space Exploration, Renewable Energy, Startups, Michigan

3 points by cebert 173 days ago | 0 comments

Michigan Dept. Of Transportation Still Has a Century-Old Ford Model T in Service (thedrive.com)

Transportation, History, Michigan, Automotive

24 points by bookofjoe 193 days ago | 8 comments

Why Michigan Still Uses a Ford Model T for Official Government Business (theautopian.com)