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A Michigan Court of Claims judge has blocked spending on two minor league baseball parks that were part of a spree of pork barrel spending approved in the 2024-2025 state budget. The order issued Tuesday is part of a case that could result in imposing — or re-imposing — constitutional controls on spending decisions made at the state Capitol.

Officials with the Great Lakes Water Authority say the new pipe, which replaces the 42-inch one that ruptured in Auburn Hills on Sunday, is holding up well under normal water pressure. But they say the larger system still needs to be flushed, and pressure restored, before water use restrictions can be lifted.

A massive 42-inch water transmission line rupture in River Woods Park has forced Auburn Hills to declare a State of Emergency, leaving Oakland County residents under strict water-use restrictions and a mandatory boil water advisory.

The case seems likely headed for the U.S. Supreme Court.

State of Michigan emergency resources are now helping out after a water main broke over the weekend in Oakland County.Officials say a 42-inch water line broke Sunday morning, causing flooding and interrupted service in parts of Oakland County.

"This is not a drill. This is a very serious situation," said Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett. "It’s going to be very uncomfortable for our residents."

Local governments in West Michigan are asking the EPA for a public hearing on Consumers Energy's plan to inject wastewater from its last coal-burning plant deep underground.

The same day its former leader was charged with 16 felonies, a nonprofit meant to attract international business to Michigan demanded the state reinstate its funding.

The unanimous decision clears the way for the Michigan Public Service Commission to approve wind, solar, and energy storage projects over local governments' objections.

A national security breach on the online learning platform Canvas is hitting K-12 schools and universities across the country—and in Michigan. The company that developed Canvas, Instructure, says it's now back online. But some virtual K-12 academies in Michigan have canceled class.