Utility influence in Michigan energy debate includes $500,000 in political donations, 69 lobbyists

LANSING, MI -- Utilities have spent more than $1.6 million to influence legislators and the public during an energy policy overhaul this year, according to campaign finance, lobby disclosure and Federal Communications Commission records.http://www.mlive.com/lansing-news/index.ssf/2015/11/utility_influence_in_michigan.html