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Farmington mayor pushes DTE, state regulators for long-term power outage solutions
Farmington Mayor Joe LaRussa advocates for long-term solutions to power outages with DTE and Michigan regulators, citing progress in reducing outage frequency and duration. A 2022 letter from the city council proposed measures like burying power lines, though regulations limit such efforts. The Michigan Public Service Commission has launched pilot programs to explore underground lines in areas like Ann Arbor.
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