Another wonderful Michigan summer has come to an end with the fall colors now showing. We have been blessed to have a long summer with temperatures staying up and the rain staying away. I hope you have had a productive and profitable season but, like me, are probably in need of some down time for repairs and maybe even a vacation.
MSTA had its fall meeting at National Vacuum Equipment in Traverse City once again. Unfortunately, I could not attend but, from what I have been told, National Vacuum once again was amazing. I want to extend a big thank you to their staff for everything they do. They always provide a great location and a great lunch for our members and Traverse City in the fall is always beautiful.
The MSTA Annual Conference is scheduled for February 10th, 11th, and 12th and the planning is proceeding along quite well. Can you believe that this will be our 5th Annual Conference? We started the 1st Annual Conference in 2022 and quickly outgrew the original classroom at the Soaring Eagle Resort within 2 years. The 3rd year we relocated to the Expo Hall within the Soaring Eagle and that is where we will remain. The Expo Hall allows us endless room to grow, which is good because our audience gets larger every year. A huge thank you goes out to all our members and all our vendors who have supported the growth of this conference for the past 5 years. To keep this momentum going, you can help by telling your peers to come to the conference in 2026 and email names of Vendors you would like to see at the show, to executiveofficer@msta.biz.
Lastly, I want to thank our board members for all they do for our association. This has been a crazy busy year for me with family obligations, and I was not able to attend the spring or fall meetings. The meeting was run by Tom and Jason, and I greatly appreciate that. This association has become stronger in recent years and that is due, in part, to the efforts of all of our board members stepping in and helping wherever necessary.
I hope everyone has a productive and happy holiday season and I look forward to seeing everyone at the MSTA Annual Conference at Soaring Eagle Resort in February.
Rick Throop MSTA President
2026 MSTA Education Calendar
2026 MSTA Annual Conference
Tuesday, Feb. 10 – Thursday, Feb. 12
Soaring Eagle Resort, Mt. Pleasant Register at www.msta.biz
2026 MSTA Spring Meeting
April - Date and Location coming soon
2025 MSTA Fall Meeting Was A Success
Thank you to the over 50 people who attended the MSTA Fall Meeting at National Vacuum Equipment in Traverse City. We hope you came away with fresh insights and practical knowledge from the speakers and truck demonstration. Continuous learning keeps our field evolving, and your engagement is what makes that possible.
Thank you again for making the trip, participating so thoughtfully, and helping make the MSTA Fall Meeting a success. We look forward to seeing how the ideas shared in Traverse City grow in the months ahead.
A special thank you goes out to National Vacuum Equipment for hosting the meeting and providing the great classroom facility and great food! Thank you to our speakers; Chris Burke from CWG-Continental Western Group, Matt Witter from Imperial Industries, Andrew Niedzinski from Labor & Economic Opportunity and Jason Spangle from Esch Septic Service for taking their time out on a beautiful Saturday to spend time with the MSTA Members.
Coming Soon: 2026 MSTA Annual Conference
We hope to see you at the 5th Annual MSTA Annual Conference on February 10-12, 2026, at the Soaring Eagle Resort in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Your presence, energy, and ideas made last year’s gathering one to remember. Events like this only succeed because of the people who show up ready to connect, share, and grow together and we hope that you will be able to experience this for yourself in February.
The conference won’t just be an opportunity to catch up with colleagues—it will be an opportunity to strengthen the professional network that drives our industry forward. Every conversation, roundtable discussion, presentation, and casual exchange helps to spark new perspectives and collaborations that will carry well beyond the conference.
Be sure to register online at www.mi-wea.org. We hope to see you there!
2026 MSTA Annual Conference Keynote Speakers
Dr. Sara Heger is a researcher and instructor at the University of Minnesota in the Onsite Sewage Treatment Program, where she is faculty in the Water Resources Science program and a scholar for the Center for Transportation Studies. Sara is the past president of the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association. For 25 years, she has been conducting research and providing education and technical assistance to students, homeowners, small communities, onsite professionals, and local government units regarding decentralized onsite wastewater treatment. Sara coordinates the research program at the University of Minnesota and authors monthly articles in the Onsite Installer and Pumper magazine. Dr. Heger serves on the NSF International Committee on Wastewater Treatment Systems and chairs Minnesota’s Onsite sewage treatment system Advisory Committee. She has a BS in Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering and a MS and PhD in Water Resource Science.
Luke Eggebraaten is a serial Dirt Entrepreneur based in Gilbert, Arizona. He is the Founder of Phaser Marketing, a digital marketing agency built specifically for excavation, septic, and hardscaping companies across North America. Since founding Phaser in 2019, Luke has led the company to become one of the most recognized agencies in the dirt world, known for its no-fluff, results-driven approach and deep understanding of blue-collar industries.
In addition to leading Phaser Marketing, Luke is the creator and host of The Dirt Bags Podcast, where he interviews top contractors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders about the business side of the trades. The show has become a go-to resource in the industry as it is listened to in all 50 states and over 22 countries world-wide.
Luke is also the author of The Digital Dirt World, a book that helps construction companies navigate the modern marketing landscape and build brands that stand out both online and in the field. Beyond marketing, Luke is a partner in Turf Wars Racing, a growing name in the drag-racing scene that reflects his passion for speed, strategy, and competition.
Driven by a mission to elevate the trades and empower business owners to grow with clarity and confidence, Luke speaks regularly at industry events across the country on topics such as leadership, marketing strategy, and sustainable business growth to build companies that will survive for generations.
LOCATION
Michigan Septic Trade Association
Michigan Septic Trade Association
2026 Annual Conference Registration Form
2026 Annual Conference February 10-12, 2026
15 CSE Credits (pending approval)
15 CSE Credits (Pending Approval)
Soaring Eagle Resort, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
DATE OF CONFERENCE
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at noon – Thursday, February 12, 2026 at noon
REGISTRATION
To register, go to www.msta.biz. Payment can be in the form of a check or credit card.
QUESTIONS?
For questions, email executiveofficer@msta.biz or call 989-808-8648.
HOTEL
Call 877-232-4532. Mention Room Block Code 020926 for a discounted rate. Room block is for Monday, February 9 through Wednesday, February 11 only.
REGISTRATION FEES for ATTENDEES
Members - $175 (by January 1)
$205 (after January 1)
Non-Members - $450 (by January 1)
$480 (after January 1)
REGISTRATION
for VENDORS AND SPONSORS
Feb 10)……………………………………….……$1,500
Exhibit Booth(s)
6’ skirted table and 2 chairs within a 10’ wide X 8’ deep space with electric included. Cost of booth includes all meals for 1 person and admission to all presentations. The annual auction takes place at the Banquet on Wednesday night. There is a booth discount for those bringing an item for the auction with a value of $1 25 or more.
THERE IS A $100 DISCOUNT FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO EXHIBIT AND SPONSOR
Michigan Saves Fall 2025
Financing in the Septic Industry: A Tool to Help Grow Your Business and Support Your Customers
When a septic system fails or is near failure and requires replacement, it’s often unexpected and comes with a high price tag for homeowners. For many, it’s a financial emergency that they may not be prepared for. A 2025 study shows that over 50 percent of Americans cannot afford a $1,000 emergency, let alone the expense of replacing a septic system.
This can be a challenging situation for septic professionals. Costly septic system replacements that exceed homeowners’ budgets can lead to project delays, reduced scopes, or projects being abandoned completely. Not only does this reduce the number and size of projects for your business, but it’s also harmful to public health and the environment when failing or near-failing septic systems are not properly replaced.
This is why financing for septic system replacements can be a valuable tool to transform your business, enhance your customers’ experience, and improve the health and safety of communities across Michigan.
Why Financing Matters in the Septic Industry
Financing helps homeowners afford the cost of a septic system replacement by spreading the payments over a longer period rather than requiring them to pay the entire project cost up front. This is especially important for those who don’t have readily available emergency savings.
Take, for instance, the Keller family in Au Gres, Michigan, who moved their family of ten into a home that, unknown to them at the time of purchase, had a failing septic system. They did not have the funds to cover a full septic system replacement and considered putting their home up for sale if they couldn’t find a way to afford the replacement. The Kellers completed their septic system replacement by working with a septic contractor that offered financing through the Septic Replacement Loan Program (SRLP). This financing option allowed the Kellers to extend their payments over a longer period and access lower interest rates offered through the SRLP.
“If Michigan Saves didn’t exist, I don’t know where we would actually go,” said Matthew Keller. “If we had to go through another bank, the interest would be astronomical, and we honestly couldn’t afford it.”
Learn more about the Keller family’s story at michigansaves.org/stories/matthewand-jessica-keller/.
The Business Benefits of Financing
Offering financing not only benefits your customers, it also strengthens your business’s bottom line. When homeowners have a way to pay, you can secure more projects and help prevent complications or cancellations caused by cost concerns.
Financing can also help you build trust and reach more customers. By offering more payment options and the opportunity to choose what works best for your customers’ financial situations, you demonstrate that you are willing to work with your customers to find solutions that fit their needs.
How it Works: An Example of a Financed Septic Project
Let’s say a homeowner is facing a $15,000 septic system replacement. By financing through the SRLP, the project could move forward immediately, and the homeowner would have the following payment schedule after the project is completed:
• Upfront payment: Homeowner pays $2,000 out-of-pocket
• Financed amount: $13,000 through the SRLP
• Loan term: 10 years
• Interest rate: 6.5% APR*
• Customer’s monthly payment: $147.61 per month
* This is an example interest rate; visit Michigan Saves’ website for current interest rates.
Quickly find the monthly payments for any loan amount and term using Michigan Save’s Monthly Payment Calculator: michigansaves.org/calculator/
Make the Most of Financing with the Septic Replacement Loan Program
Michigan Saves launched the SRLP in 2024 in partnership with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to make septic system replacements more affordable for Michigan homeowners and to protect the health of communities and Michigan’s water resources. The SRLP offers low-interest financing for loans up to $50,000 through two tiers—income-based loans and market-based loans—expanding access to the program’s financing resources.
The SRLP offers financing with:
• Longer terms: Up to ten years to spread out payments
• Lower interest rates: As low as 1% for income-eligible borrowers and competitive, fixed low-interest market rates for other homeowners
• Minimal penalties: No lien or collateral required, and no penalties for early repayment
• Income-eligible financing option: Expands financing to income-eligible homeowners who would not otherwise qualify for a loan through traditional lending and credit checks
• Easy process: Short online applications, fast approvals, and support from Michigan Saves’ customer service team
• Local connections: Loans are made through Michigan credit unions to keep dollars circulating in the community and ensure contractors are paid promptly
• Lower contractor fees: Lower fees per project compared to credit card transactions
• Marketing support: Authorized contractors receive customized marketing materials and are featured in the Michigan Saves “Find a Contractor” tool for more visibility
Gain access to these financing solutions and benefits by becoming a Michigan Saves authorized septic installation contractor with the Septic Replacement Loan Program. Learn more and sign up at MichiganSaves.org/septiccontractors.
Legislative Report by Bill Lievense Capitol Group Consultants LLC
Revised Earned Sick Time & Minium Wage Laws Now In Effect For Small Employers of 10 Or Less
Recently enacted amendments to Michigan’s Minimum Wage and Earned Sick Time Act went into effect on February 21, 2025 for large employers. The effective date for small employers of 10 or fewer employees is October 1, 2025. For further information, answers to Frequently Asked Questions, a webinar recording and required posters please go to: www.michigan.gov/leo, click on the search icon at the top right and enter “earned sick time act” in the search box. Then click enter for the search and you will see several items. The first item is the link to the Earned Sick Time web page.
Septic Code Legislation To Be Reintroduced
MSTA representatives have attended stakeholder meetings with the sponsor of last session’s septic code legislation, Senator Sam Singh. Mr. Singh intends to reintroduce last year’s legislation this fall with updates from the work group. MSTA remains engaged to ensure our interests are represented in any new draft legislation that may be considered now or in the future.
Business Community Upset After Legislature “Decouples” Michigan Income Tax
The business community is upset about a provision in the FY 2025/2026 budget which “decouples” the Michigan Income Tax from the Federal Income Tax. The intent of HB 4961(H-1) is to protect Michigan’s tax revenue from federal tax cuts provided by the federal Big Beautiful Bill. HB 4961 is expected to increase taxes on Michigan businesses by $677 million beginning in the 2025 tax year. Impacts include R&D ($449M), qualified production property bonus deduction ($45M), interest deductions ($72M) and depreciable business assets deduction ($26M). The increase for FY2026/2027 will be $613M and $444 million in FY 2027/2028. The decoupling will complicate Michigan corporate income tax filings.
Budget Passed After One-Week Continuation Budget
The Michigan Legislature finally passed a FY 2025/2026 budget following the enactment of a one-week continuation budget to allow drafting of the final agreement reached on the evening of September 30---the last day of the FY024/2025 fiscal year. The budget is approximately$75.9 billion with an additional $5 billion held in contingency funds. This is down from the $84 billion budget in the prior year. Items of interest include preservation of the Going Pro Talent Fund but at a lower level of funding ($31.8M down from $54M)) and continuing a $19M appropriation for the Statewide Apprenticeship program. Cut from the budget was the $500M Strategic Outreach & Attraction Reserve Fund and the Business Attraction & Community Revitalization Program. K-12 per pupil funding was increased to $10,050. Two thousand unfilled fulltime employee positions were eliminated. There will be no deposit in the state’s “rainy day” fund. All state buildings will be required to ensure 80% occupancy. Road funding was approved at $1.5 billion with a large portion of the funding coming from a new wholesale tax on marijuana. The Governor signed the budget into law on October 7, 2025 with immediate effect.
A package of bills (SB360-SB 364) passed the Senate on a party line vote. The bills would: -Expand the Act’s definition of personal information, as protected under the Act. -- Require a person or an agency that owned, possessed, collected, or accessed personal information to implement and maintain reasonable security procedures to protect and safeguard personal information from unlawful use.-- Prescribe the security procedures required and how to determine their reasonableness.-- Require a person or an agency that owned or licensed data that was included in a database that determined a security breach or received notice of a security breach to provide a notice to those affected, and if more than 100 residents were affected, require the person or agency to provide a notice to the Attorney General.-- Prescribe the information that the notices would have to contain.-- Prescribe actions that the Attorney General could take to remedy violations of the Act, including executing an assurance of discontinuance, serving a written demand to a suspected person or agency, and bringing a civil action against a person or agency that could result in civil fines. The bills will face an uphill battle in the Republican controlled House.
Deep Fake Bills Clear Senate With Bipartisan Support
Two bills (HB 4047 & HB 4048) seeking to ban the dissemination of nonconsensual deepfake AI-generated sexual images.
House Rules Committee Gets Regulatory Reform Report
A report from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs was presented to the House Rules Committee. The report outlined changes to cut regulatory structures for permitting and licensing rules. The effort is consistent with the Governor’s call for regulatory reform in her most recent State of the State address.
Legislation To Allow EGLE To Consider Environmentally Burdened Communities In Permitting Introduced
Legislation (SB 479 and HB 4742) has been introduced that would allow EGLE to consider the combined impact of numerous facilities, demographic and health factors in weighing permit decision in “overburdened” communities.
A package of bills (SB394, SB 395, SB 396) has been introduced to establish a regulatory mechanism for permitting and regulating the siting of carbon sequestration wells in Michigan and provide for delegation of authority from USEPA to Michigan for the program. The bills have passed the Senate.
Two bills (HB 4424 and HB 4425) have been introduced in the Michigan House to provide a tax credit of $1.50 per gallon for “sustainable aviation fuel.” The bills have strong bipartisan sponsors. HB 4424 provides for the tax credit. HB 4425 provides definitions of sustainable aviation fuel and other requirements. The bills were up for hearing before the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee on June Two companion bills in the Senate (SB 235 and SB 236) would allow up to $2 per gallon. The bills were reported out of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Agriculture on June 11th and passed the Senate on June 25th
Microbead Plastic Ban Bills Introduced In Both House & Senate
A package of bills have been introduced in both the Michigan House and Senate to prohibit the manufacture of personal care products containing plastic microbeads (HB 4766 and SB 503), require testing and reporting on the amount of microplastics in public drinking water supplies ((HB 4768 & SB 504) and establish a Michigan statewide plastics strategy HB 4767 and SB 505). The bills were up for hearing before the Senate Natural Resources & Agriculture Committee on September 9th with testimony only. The bills were supported by major environmental groups and opposed by major business interests. The bills are likely to pass the Senate but have difficulty moving in the Republican controlled House. A 2025 Great Lakes Microplastics Summit is scheduled for October 22nd
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Bill To Allow Local Stormwater Utilities And Charge A Fee Reintroduced
Legislation (SB 441) was introduced to allow local units of government to set up local stormwater utilities and charge a fee. A similar bill died in the last legislative session. Senate Democrats Reintroduce “Polluter Pay” Bill Package
Senate Democrats have reintroduced a package (SB 385, SB 391, SB 392, SB 393) of “polluter pay” bills that failed to pass in the last legislative session. The bills significantly amend Michigan’s Part 201 cleanup program and standards.
A package of bills (SB 246 & SB 247) has been reintroduced that would require the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to prepare, adopt, and update every five years a comprehensive State Hazardous and Limited Activity Radioactive Material (LARM) Waste Management Plan. Until the plan was adopted, the bill would issue a moratorium on new licenses for the operation or expansion of hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities, and the moratorium would continue if a new or expanded facility would cause the total licensed capacity to exceed the current Plan’s limits. The bill also would prohibit further disposal in the State of specific concentrations of technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive material (TENORM), which are natural radioactive materials whose concentrations have been increased by human activity. It would increase fees and surcharges for the disposal of specific hazardous waste and establish several funds for deposit of these fees for use in affected communities. SB 247 establishes a new host community fee for sites of hazardous injection wells. SB 246 increases the current solid waste tipping fee for solid waste from 36 cents to $1.20 per ton. The bills were reported out of the Senate Energy & Environment Committee on June 12th and passed the Senate on August 26th. Similar bills seeking to further regulate hazardous waste (HB 4389 & HB 4393) have been introduced in the House.
Bill Extends Sunset Dates On Environmental Fees
SB 79 would extend the sunset date to October of 2029 on selected environmental fees including: Floodplain application fees (section 3104). • Wastewater and storm water operator training and certification fees (sections 3110 and 4104). • Stormwater discharge fees (section 3118). • Surface water discharge permit fees (section 3120). • Hazardous waste user charges (section 11153). • Inland lakes and streams application fees (section 30104). • Ordinary high-water mark establishment service fee (section 30109). • Great Lakes shoreline permit application fees (section 32312). • Submerged lands permit application fees (section 32513).
Bills To Return Rules To “No Stricter Than Federal” Advances
Legislation (HB 4160) to prohibit the adoption of rules that are stricter than federal requirements has been introduced and passed the House on September 24th HB 4039 would require the elimination of two administrative rules for every new rule proposed.
Bills Supporting Anaerobic Digesters/Land Spreading Of Digestate Clear House
Legislation (HB 4257 and HB 4265) amending Michigan’s solid waste law to support the use of anerobic digestors for management of waste have been passed by the Michigan House of Representatives. Presently, an anaerobic digester means a facility that uses microorganisms to break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen, producing methane and an organic product. The legislation would instead provide that anaerobic digester means a facility used for anaerobic digestion. Anaerobic digestion would then be defined as the use of microorganisms in a controlled environment to break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen, producing biogas and another product. Anaerobic digester digestate, or simply, digestate, would mean the product, other than biogas, remaining after the anaerobic digestion is complete, whether or not any liquid portion and any solid portion have been separated. Finally, the bill would modify the definition of disposal area by specifying that a site at which anaerobic digester feedstock or digestate is managed in compliance with section 11568 of NREPA is not a disposal area (in accordance with provisions that would be added by House Bill 4265).
EGLE Opens Public Comment On Line 5 Permit
The Michigan Department of Great Lakes & Energy has opened up public comment on permits for the Line 5 tunnel project.
EGLE Appoints New Climate Officer
The Michigan Department of Great Lakes & Energy announced it has appointed Alessandra Carreon as its new chief climate officer. Allessandra comes from a recent stint at the Michigan Public Service Commission.
EGLE Releases 2024 Air Quality Annual Report
The Michigan Department of Great Lakes & Energy announced the release of its 2024 Annual Air Quality Report. Republicans Introduce Bill Package To Repeal Energy Law Provisions On Renewable Energy & Energy Siting House Republicans have introduced a package of six bills (SB 322 to SB 327) to amend the 2023 energy law to revise the definition of renewable energy and restore local control over the siting of renewable energy projects. The bills were referred to the Senate Operations Committee where the Senate Democrat majority sends bills to die.
Bills Introduced to Provide Incentives For Production of Biodiesel
A package of bills (HB 4721, HB 4722) have been introduced to provide incentives for the production and sale of biodiesel. Under the bills, a retail dealer may claim a credit against their income tax equal to the sum of the following:
(a) $0.02 per gallon of biodiesel blend of at least 6.0% biodiesel but not more than 9.0% biodiesel that the retail dealer sells and dispenses through metered pumps at the retail dealer’s motor fuel site during the tax year.
(b) $0.05 per gallon of biodiesel blend of at least 10% biodiesel but not more than 19% biodiesel that the retail dealer sells and dispenses through metered pumps at the retail dealer’s motor fuel site during the tax year.
(c) $0.07 per gallon of biodiesel blend of at least 20% biodiesel that the retail dealer sells and dispenses through metered pumps at the retail dealer ’s motor fuel site during the tax year.
A $16 million cap is imposed on the annual amount of credit. Under HB 4722, a producer of biodiesel in the state may claim a $0.02 per gallon credit up to a cap of 2 million.
Legislation Introduced To Expand Electric Choice
Legislation has been introduced (SB 588) to eliminate the cap on Michigan’s electric choice program. The proposal has little chance of advancing in the current legislative climate.
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Introduce your customers to simple septic financing
The Septic Replacement Loan Program
The Septic Replacement Loan Program , created in partnership with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and Michigan Saves, provides low-interest financing to Michigan homeowners for the replacement of failing or nearfailing septic systems and connections to municipal sewer.
Becoming a Michigan Saves authorized septic installation contractor is simple. Give your customers accessible financing to replace their septic systems and invest in the sustained comfort of their homes.
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DTE Files New Electric Rate Case Seeking $574 Million
Following the issuance of an order in its last rate case (U-21534) on January 23, 2025, DTE Energy filed a new electric rate case (U-21860 on April 4, 2025. The utility is asking for a revenue increase of $574 million.
Consumers Energy Files New Electric Rate Case Seeking $460 Million Increase
On June 2, 2025 Consumers Energy filed a new electric rate case (U-21870) calling for a revenue increase of $436 million. The company is also requesting recovery of an additional $24.3 million for the distribution deferral through a 12-month surcharge. Consumers also notes in the filing that it plans to pursue recovery of costs for keeping the Campbell plant open as required under a recent Department of Energy order
Bill Package Would Provide Bill Credits For Outages
A package of bills (HB 4973-HB 4978) has been introduced to provide eligibility for outage credits and require disclosure on utility bills of the number of outages in the billing cycle. The bills have been referred to the House Energy Committee.
Attorney General Moves To Dismiss Lawsuit Aimed At Blocking Action Against Fossil Fuel Industry
Attorney General Dana Nessel solicited proposals from law firms to file a lawsuit against the fossil fuel industry related to adverse climate impacts. The federal Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to proactively block the State of Michigan from filing any lawsuit against the fossil fuel industry. In response, Nessel has filed a motion to dismiss the federal lawsuit since no action has been filed by the state at this time.
Attorney General Files Suit Challenging DOE Order To Keep Campbell Plant Open
Attorney General Dana Nessell announced she has filed a petition for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals contesting the DOE’s continued forced operation of the Consumers Energy Campbell generation plant. The A.G. also announced she has joined a coalition to challenge the DOE’s Resource Adequacy Report.
MPSC Welcomes New Commissioner Shaquila Myers
The Governor announced she has appointed Shaquila Myers as the new MPSC commissioner for a term ending in 2031. She replaces Alessandra Carreon who has taken a job as EGLE’s chief climate officer.
MPSC Accepts Report Showing Sufficient Capacity To Meet Customer Needs
The MPSC announced it has accepted a report by Michigan’s electric providers demonstrating they have sufficient capacity to meet anticipated demand.
MPSC Highlights Improvements To Reliability Performance
The MPSC announced it has recent data from the Citizens Utility Board showing significant improvement in reliability.
MPSC Approves Consumers Gas Hike
The MPSC announced it has approved of a $157.5M hike for Consumers gas customers. The amount was 37% lower than Consumers had requested.(U-21806)
Several Ballot Initiatives Likely for 2026 Election
Michigan voters are likely to see several initiatives on the 2026 ballot including:
• Initiative for “Ranked Choice” Voting by Rank MI Vote (referendum language approved)
• Proposal to ban political contributions from certain large companies (including major utilities) and those that hold or seek government contracts by Taking Back Our Power. (referendum language approved)
• Expanded bottle deposit bill
• Rollback of recent minimum wage legislative changes for tipped workers by Voters to Stop Pay Cuts (referendum language approved)
• Proposal to impose a 5% income tax surcharge on those earning $500,00+ ($1M per couple) to fund local education by Invest In MI Kids (referendum language approved)
• Proposal for 60% local tax approval/two-thirds vote for state tax increase more than 0.1%
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Announcing our new MSTA Facebook Page and YouTube Channel
We now have an MSTA Facebook Page, Instagram Page and YouTube Channel. These social media platforms will be your access to industry resources and event information for MSTA Members and the public. See below how you can access and subscribe to these.
F Facebook Page: If you have a Facebook account, search Michigan Septic Trade Association and be sure to LIKE the page. We will be posting links and resources for our members and the public.
d Instagram Page: Search for Michigan Septic Trade Association and Click FOLLOW.
ù YouTube Channel: From the Facebook Page you can scroll through the posts to find where you can click on the link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also go to YouTube.com or your YouTube App and search Michigan Septic Trade Association. Highlights of the 2025 MSTA Annual Conference and speaker presentations are loaded to this channel.
