Saline Township Archives

Mackinac Policy Conference: Sen. Peters comments on Iran, state Rep. Puri on budgeting and DTE announces battery storage for data centers

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine May 27, 2026

With the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference underway, politicians, policymakers and journalists are gathering on Mackinac Island this week to discuss major issues facing...

Computer servers stacked in a row underneath bright light.

The Metro: The people of Saline vs. Big Tech

Robyn Vincent, The Metro May 5, 2026

One of the largest data center projects in the country is happening in Michigan, in the small farming community of...

The Metro: Big Tech eyes Michigan, but at what cost for residents?

Robyn Vincent, The Metro November 17, 2025

Michigan is racing toward the data center boom that powers artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Lawmakers have approved generous tax...