Kurt Bouwhuis, Mackinac Center Intern
The Detroit Free press wrote a followup article on the Alan Taylor Case. He is to be sentenced October 15th and faces a fine of up to $5000 and up to a year in jail. In addition, the site must be mitigated, which Alan estimates will cost between $100,000 and $200,000. The DEQ does not accept this estimate, but thinks it will cost tens of thousands.
Will this lawsuit result in the loss of 100 jobs for Michigan? Jennifer Granholm may intervene with her vow “to go anywhere and do anything” to keep Michigan Jobs. Only time will tell.