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Editorial

Driver refunds prove reforms are working

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently advocated for giving Michigan drivers refunds from a $5 billion surplus held by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association, and it appears this will happen. The refund is welcome news, and an indication that auto insurance reforms are working. Residents are ...

The season for more vehicle-deer crashes

It’s late autumn, with night coming earlier and sunrise later. It can put motorists on the road at dusk or before dawn, in darkness when deer are moving as well. Add to that nearly 600,000 hunters out Monday for the start of the firearm deer season in Michigan and it’s not surprising ...

Lingering lead water lines are a nationwide problem

Just because we can’t see something, doesn’t mean it won’t hurt us. It seems we find ourselves relearning that lesson collectively time and again these days as the inventions we relied upon to accelerate into modern life now have come back to haunt us. Think about what we’re now ...

State this week emphasizes being ready for winter

With winter weather at hand, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division encourages Michigan residents to prioritize winter emergency preparedness. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed this to be Winter Hazards Awareness Week in Michigan. “Michiganders ...

Hiring veterans a smart decision

As our country emerges from the longest war in its history, the 4.5 million veterans who served during this period are poised to lead our workforce — and the U.S. economy — into the next decades. This group of talented Americans, known as the post-9/11 veterans, have channeled their talent, ...

Celebrate Halloween safely

To keep Halloween a safe and fun holiday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is offering tips and tricks to keep loved ones safe and to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “Because many of our young Michiganders are not yet eligible to be vaccinated, we urge everyone ...