Nov. 3, 2023 – Michigan Agri-Business Association (MABA) President Chuck Lippstreu issued the following statement on House approval of HB 5120, 5121, 5122 and 5123: “This legislation will effectively silence small town voices on an issue with major implications for the future of rural Michigan, and the last-minute amendments added to these bills do not change that impact. Renewable energy siting needs to be deliberate, thoughtful and inclusive of input from local leaders and community members, and we oppose these bills because they disregard the perspectives of rural, agricultural communities in our state.” MABA previously transmitted this letter to the House on these bills. # # #
