Three cheers for the irrepressible Beth Duman and Katy Bodenmiller! The latest from David Hasemyer at Inside Climate News asks where Michigan’s elected officials have been. A few choice bits:

 Bodenmiller on state elected officials:

“I think it’s their duty to have a keen interest in this pipeline.”

On the recent MTA amicus filing:

Brandon Township Supervisor Kathy Thurman says the collective voice of the association adds authority to the grassroots belief that even a giant corporation like Enbridge must obey the rules.

And from Damon Hill, a spokesman for the federal agency responsible for pipeline regulations:

“PHMSA has pipeline safety regulations that cover design and construction of pipelines,” Hill said. “PHMSA does not have siting and permitting oversight. That lies with the state and local agencies.”

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