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Driving on deficient roads across the state is costing Michiganders $17 billion a year, according to a new report released this month by TRIP, a Washington, D.C.-based transportation research non-profit.

Michigan State Housing Development Authority Director Amy Hovey said the state needs a little more than 140,000 units, 50,000 fewer than the number of new housing units the authority said was needed last year at this time.

The House Energy, Communications and Technology Committee seemed to experience a “Groundhog Day” phenomenon, Rep. Jaime Greene (R-Richmond) said Wednesday during a line of questioning between herself and Chair Helena Scott (D-Detroit).

Planning committees and master plans would be required to consider housing needs under an amended version of the Michigan Planning Enabling Act brought forth by Rep. Kristian C. Grant (D-Grand Rapids).

Consumers Energy officials said Monday the company is installing devices on the Michigan grid that would act like traffic cops with power to be able to isolate outages into a smaller area and keep the power on for more people.