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Editorial

Gov must tackle mental health

Michigan’s broken mental health system has left those who need help with mental health issues empty-handed. Decades of disinvestment and short-term fixes led by Republican and Democratic leaders alike has resulted in a system that is overrun and poorly managed. Meanwhile the rates of ...

Congrats, candidates, now get to work

Tuesday’s voting offered some upsets and surprises, but, most of all, it revealed who the people want to lead them in everything from the statehouse to county courthouses to city halls. To every victorious candidate, we say congratulations. And we say now’s the time to get to ...

Will Dems do to Michigan what they’ve done to America?

Will Dems do to Michigan what they’ve done to America? Gov. Gretchen Whitmer won an impressive victory Tuesday, and in doing so grabbed the brass ring for a political CEO: a Legislature totally controlled by her own party. Jan. 1 will mark the first time since 1982 that Democrats will ...

Keep illness at bay during cold and flu season

Cold weather has arrived in Michigan, and with it cold and flu season. To help prevent the spread of illness, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is sharing some simple habits to stay healthy. Harmful viruses, bacteria, and other microbes can be found almost ...

Protect crash responders at accident sites

This week (November 14-18, 2022) is Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW), and firefighters and paramedics are urging the public to use extreme caution while driving near traffic accidents. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, this initiative is ...