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Long-standing civil lawsuit settled
 Midland developer John Rapanos and other defendants have agreed to pay a $150,000 penalty, establish a 54 acre wetland, and preserve another 134 acres on two other properties after settling a civil lawsuit with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that has been ongoing since 1994.


Cancelled joint venture deals blow to state's efforts to diversify
Some experts believe Michigan's efforts to diversify its auto-reliant economy suffered a setback Sunday with the announcement that a Kuwaiti government joint venture with Dow Chemical was being scrapped. The venture would have had a headquarters in suburban Detroit and created approximately 800 jobs.
 
Kuwait cancels $17 billion join venture with Dow
 The Middle Eastern country pulled the plug Sunday on K-Dow just days before it was set to begin operations. Growing concern about the risks moving forward during the global economic crisis are cited as the reason for the move.

Rohm & Haas deal in question?
 
Hemlock Semiconductor Group expected to invest $3 billion
 Part of the expansion will take place in the Saginaw Township plants
 
Section of Eastman closed after semi drives into ditch
 The driver and passenger were taken to Midmichigan Medical Center for treatment
 




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