Straits of Mackinac

The suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for Western Michigan by an attorney representing Jerry Fetty. The former CEO is alleging wrongful termination, breach of contract and defamation.

The decision from a panel of judges comes as many communities in the region look for ways to replace aging water infrastructure.

Cruising is expected to surpass $200 million dollars in regional economic impact this year. Officials said it's driven by growing domestic and international appeal.

The nonprofit For Love Of Water, which was an intervenor in the case, says the commission's decision violates the Michigan Environmental Protection Act.

At the beginning of December, the Michigan Public Service Commission granted Enbridge a permit for the $500-million project.

Opponents of the tunnel called the decision “disastrous."

Republicans in the Michigan Senate are sending a letter to federal and state officials urging the start of a pipeline tunnel project under the Straits of Mackinac.

The motion was passed behind closed doors during a special meeting Friday after an inquiry was requested in a letter from the Association of Faculty and Professional Staff.

The Mackinac Bridge Authority will begin the walk from both St. Ignace and Mackinaw City — offering additional options for participants.

The debt ceiling deal sets a hard deadline — just two years — on federal environmental reviews of infrastructure projects.