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Elected commissioners in Clinton County are on the verge of approving a one-year moratorium on renewable energy developments, which would prohibit 11 of the county’s 16 townships from … 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
I have been struck over the years at the depth of affection that former co-op members have for this home-sharing experience. Ingham County Treasurer Alan Fox is typical. “My parents met as co-op … 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
Here’s a news item from the Capitol news service MIRS last week: Members of the Tri-County Bicycle Association’s advocacy committee asked the Michigan State Transportation Commission … more
In mid-April — just as I was thinking about what to write in this column — National Football League player Damar Hamlin decided to return to play … more
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. For the Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems, this is the perfect time to look at how alcohol affects every one of us, whether we drink or not.  We often … more
As the Democratic-controlled Legislature puts the final touches on Michigan’s soon-to-be new “red flag” law, the natural question for those sick and tired of the country’s … more
Five times the United States has elected a president and vice president with a minority of the national popular vote, the latest being Donald Trump and Mike Pence in 2016. That’s because of our … more
“People deserve a second chance” was the refrain sung at a Tuesday event celebrating a new state policy that erases old criminal records from public view after seven to 10 years. Under … more
In September 2021, 18 months into the COVID pandemic, Michigan State University’s athletic program faced dwindling coffers. A USA Today public records request found the department had lost … more
A clean, safe place to live is the single most important material need for human beings, following close behind the biological imperatives of air, water and food. Yet for many Lansing residents, this … more
I didn’t put Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress and neither did you.  But she’s there. Not only is she there, but the Georgia pol with a history of supporting QAnon conspiracies … more
“The quality of the neighborhood, affordability and proximity to friends and family” were the three most important considerations for new home buyers, according to the 2022 National … more
Continuing the recent focus in this column on shared-use housing strategies (granny flats, duplexes, co-ops, etc.) as a partial solution to low housing inventory and lack of affordable rentals, we … more
Agitated that other priorities have taken center stage in the early days of the Democratic-controlled Legislature, labor leaders convinced the state House to take up measures this week to repeal the … more
On any given night, in any emergency department at any hospital in Michigan, the people needing care include a patient in need of mental health services who is held in a room for hours, sometimes days … more
It’s 8:30 at night and you’re in the living room watching TV with your kids, when you hear a knock at the door. You go to the door and see five law enforcement officers standing on the porch … more
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