I am very disappointed to learn that the Department of Natural Resources intends to destroy more than 400 acres of state forest land west of Gaylord to clear the way for solar farms. This plot was made in complete contrast to the DNR’s responsibility to protect Michigan’s wildlife and forests. Simply put, any person involved in this decision should be fired. Clearing forests in the name of climate action isn’t just misguided – it’s downright delusional.

State Rep. Steve Frisbie (R-Pennfield) has been sworn in to the Michigan House of Representatives. He will represent the people of Michigan’s 44th House District, which includes the cities of Battle Creek, Springfield, and Albion, as well as the townships of Bedford, Pennfield, Convis, Lee, Clarence, and Sheridan.