Monday marked the first time the governor and every other state official were required to post on a state website where they and their spouses get their money. more

As a longtime resident of the close-knit Dimondale community, I’ve witnessed the many changes that have come our way over the years. more

(Jill Baker is president of the Grand Pointe Property Owners Association and resides in Dimondale.) As a longtime resident of the close-knit Dimondale community, I've witnessed the many changes … more

Lansing voters are now receiving absentee ballots for the city’s May 7 special election, in which nine members of the new Lansing Charter Commission will be selected. more

In bringing his road show to Grand Rapids on Tuesday, the opportunistic Donald Trump drove home the murder of 25-year-old Ruby Garcia, whose death, presumably, came at the hands of an undocumented immigrant. more

I recently installed a charger in my garage to accommodate one of my rooming house boarders who drives an electric car. more

Lansing needs a new city hall. more

Harry Hepler is back. The developer known for creating dramatic living and working spaces will come before the Lansing City Council on Monday (Jan. 8) with his next project: a 134-unit apartment complex called Prudden Wheel Lofts. more

The catastrophic storm that devastated Greater Lansing this summer tragically took the lives of several people in our community, knocked out power for tens of thousands of families and caused millions of dollars in property damage. It’s just the latest example of increasingly extreme weather here in Michigan and across the country. more

Are you noticing the growing number of news reports about horrific food shortages the world over? more

The month of June liberates students from high school academics in a solemn commencement march to strains of British composer Edward Elgar’s Pomp and … more

In January, Democrats secured full control of Michigan government for the first time in four decades. They have not wasted any time. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed bills into law strengthening gun … more

As if Michigan’s Republican Party didn’t have enough problems, political consultant Jeff Timmer and like-minded moderates nationwide are on the verge of extending the party’s … more

You’re either digging a gravel pit or you’re not.   If you don’t see a lot of middle ground on the issue, don’t tell Rep. Tyrone Carter. The Detroit Democrat … more

The most popular criticism of President Biden is that he is too old to lead a country where it is often illegal to ask the age of an individual who is applying for a job.  You can swim in the … more

As mid-Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin grooves a path toward the Democrats’ U.S. Senate nomination next year, it’s only natural to scratch your head and wonder, “Whom do the … more

East Lansing seems to be mired in a crisis of identity. On one hand, the community aspires to be an inclusive and welcoming city that values diverse people, thought and cultures. On the other hand, a … more