In the absence of solutions, we are getting half-baked ideas
On the set of the long-running public television series “Off The Record” several days ago, host Tim Skubick was talking up the number of hits the online version of the prior week’s …
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Arts community sounds alarm: House budget wipes out funding
The state House’s proposed budget for next year wipes out every cent of the $12.3 million the Michigan government spent on arts and cultural programs this year.
The House also …
Rethinking historic preservation
The imminent loss of another historic building in Lansing — this time the Preuss Building in Old Town — is yet another punch in the gut. Built in 1875, it is the latest in a string of …
Line 5: The issue that keeps giving … but likely not much longer
For the past 10 years, environmentalists have made a pair of now-73-year-old light crude pipelines resting on the bottom of the Mackinac Straits an organizing rallying cry.
What if these pipes …
The unintended result of today’s politics: Michigan government heads for a shutdown
It seems silly to even be talking about this subject, but we’re here, folks.
State government is around 40 days away from operating without a budget. In my opinion, it’s better …
Why won’t City Hall tell us what properties are red-tagged?
City Pulse is in an arm-wrestling match with the city of Lansing over public information.
Back in April, I asked for a “current” list of red-tagged properties. The fodder well was …
Look at all the Republicans and Dems who donated to Duggan
Republicans and Democrats are starting to get nervous about Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s gubernatorial candidacy, and for good reason.
Republicans and Democrats alike are donating to him.
…
City of Lansing non-responds to FOIA request
FRIDAY, Aug. 8 — My wait is over — for part 1 of my fight for a list of red-tagged properties in the city of Lansing.
Here was my request, which I submitted to the city …
Invest in education to live stream our digital future
It’s so disappointing when you put in the work and it all comes to naught.
It’s more galling when the failure is not your fault but lies with the president of the United States and …
Four things we learned after candidates opened up their books
If you can’t raise close to $1 million, you’re not even in the conversation about being Michigan’s next governor or U.S. senator.
Arts community sounds alarm: House budget wipes out funding
The state House’s proposed budget for next year wipes out every cent of the $12.3 million the Michigan government spent on arts and cultural programs this year. The House also …
Rethinking historic preservation
The imminent loss of another historic building in Lansing — this time the Preuss Building in Old Town — is yet another punch in the gut. Built in 1875, it is the latest in a string of …
Line 5: The issue that keeps giving … but likely not much longer
For the past 10 years, environmentalists have made a pair of now-73-year-old light crude pipelines resting on the bottom of the Mackinac Straits an organizing rallying cry. What if these pipes …
The unintended result of today’s politics: Michigan government heads for a shutdown
It seems silly to even be talking about this subject, but we’re here, folks. State government is around 40 days away from operating without a budget. In my opinion, it’s better …
Why won’t City Hall tell us what properties are red-tagged?
City Pulse is in an arm-wrestling match with the city of Lansing over public information. Back in April, I asked for a “current” list of red-tagged properties. The fodder well was …
Look at all the Republicans and Dems who donated to Duggan
Republicans and Democrats are starting to get nervous about Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s gubernatorial candidacy, and for good reason. Republicans and Democrats alike are donating to him. …
City of Lansing non-responds to FOIA request
FRIDAY, Aug. 8 — My wait is over — for part 1 of my fight for a list of red-tagged properties in the city of Lansing. Here was my request, which I submitted to the city …
Invest in education to live stream our digital future
It’s so disappointing when you put in the work and it all comes to naught. It’s more galling when the failure is not your fault but lies with the president of the United States and …
Four things we learned after candidates opened up their books
If you can’t raise close to $1 million, you’re not even in the conversation about being Michigan’s next governor or U.S. senator.