https://www.wcmu.org/tags/regulations Regulations en-US Copyright Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-26/michigan-is-last-state-without-a-septic-system-code-will-that-change Lawmakers are making another effort to adopt Michigan’s first statewide septic code with mandatory inspections, intended to protect drinking water from contamination. It’s the only state without one. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-26/michigan-is-last-state-without-a-septic-system-code-will-that-change Justin Fox Clausen, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-23/democrat-led-bill-looks-to-regulate-ai-workplace-monitoring-in-michigan Some legislators are concerned about the use of AI software to monitor employees in the workplace. The companies offering the software say it increases productivity. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:22:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-23/democrat-led-bill-looks-to-regulate-ai-workplace-monitoring-in-michigan Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-08/bay-city-votes-to-sketch-local-data-center-regulations While Bay City hasn't had any proposals for data centers yet, the city commission wants to make sure they're prepared in the event a company send them a proposal. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:16:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-08/bay-city-votes-to-sketch-local-data-center-regulations Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-19/wake-boats-make-big-waves-bigger-clashes-on-michigan-lakes-time-for-limits Wake boats are making big waves, and thus bigger clashes on Michigan’s inland lakes. Kalamazoo lawmaker proposes state limits. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-19/wake-boats-make-big-waves-bigger-clashes-on-michigan-lakes-time-for-limits Emilio Perez Ibarguen https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-14/epas-biggest-deregulatory-action-spurs-concern-for-air-water-quality-in-michigan EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is calling it the "greatest day of deregulation our nation has ever seen." But Michigan environmental groups don't think this is cause for celebration. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:49:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-14/epas-biggest-deregulatory-action-spurs-concern-for-air-water-quality-in-michigan Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-20/peters-renews-push-for-great-lakes-restoration-funds Researchers and government organizations recently addressed the federal Great Lakes Task Force, urging congressional members to support funding for Great Lakes science and restoration. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:59:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-20/peters-renews-push-for-great-lakes-restoration-funds Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-16/state-passes-new-deer-hunting-regulations Michigan is getting new deer hunting regulations for the 2024 season. The changes come after a months-long recommendation process. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:43:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-16/state-passes-new-deer-hunting-regulations Ellie Katz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-11/the-state-asked-for-solutions-to-its-deer-problem-will-any-of-them-work Fewer hunters are heading to deer camp, and more Michiganders are affected by the annoyances — and dangers — of a bigger herd. The Natural Resources Commission votes on new regulations Thursday. Will it help? Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:13:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-11/the-state-asked-for-solutions-to-its-deer-problem-will-any-of-them-work Ellie Katz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-28/listen-navigating-pfas-in-products-alternatives-and-potential-bans It’s not uncommon to see news stories that say, “toxic forever chemicals discovered” in insert-consumer-product, but why do PFAS need to be discovered? What alternatives do we have, and what are the prospects for banning them? Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:07:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-28/listen-navigating-pfas-in-products-alternatives-and-potential-bans Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-23/advocates-make-a-case-for-a-state-septic-code-amidst-new-legislature Michigan is the only state that doesn’t have a statewide code for regulating septic systems, and past attempts to implement one have failed. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 21:19:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-23/advocates-make-a-case-for-a-state-septic-code-amidst-new-legislature Teresa Homsi