With proposals on the table from several companies who want to bring billions of dollars of wind, solar, and biofuel energy projects to the state, lawmakers sent a number of bills to the governor for consideration, bills that would provide the financial incentives to lure those businesses, the jobs, and the money to Michigan.
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LANSING -- With a barrel of oil trading above $140, Michigan's elected officials are betting millions that the state's combination of geography, manufacturing skill and university research will provide economic dividends in alternative energy.
On Saturday around 2 a.m., state lawmakers adjourned for the summer and sent to Gov. Jennifer Granholm bills designed to lure solar energy, wind energy and biofuel projects.
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