As Gov. Whitmer seeks additional revenue for environmental cleanups, EGLE outlines its role

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 650

Last Updated: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

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After meeting weeks earlier to discuss Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed budget for the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy for the upcoming fiscal year, members of the House Subcommittee handling EGLE’s appropriations welcomed the department back on Tuesday to discuss its environmental remediation efforts.

While EGLE makes up 1% of the state budget, Director Phil Roos told members at a previous committee meeting that the department likely has an outsized impact on …

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