There’s no wiggle room in the language of the constitutional amendment that established the Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission. The law states plainly the commission “shall conduct all of its business at open meetings.” Shall, not may. And yet the 13-member panel redrawing ...
Homeless Awareness Month takes place every November in Michigan to raise awareness about issues relating to housing insecurity and homelessness. The hope is to get communities invested in making a difference on behalf of those who are struggling to find and maintain secure and safe ...
To the editor: The other day while shopping, I saw an unusual number of empty shelves and the items I purchased were more expensive than they had been earlier in the year. When I got to the checkout line, the person in front of me was emptying a cart piled high with merchandise and ...
We were exceedingly pleased to see recently that state Sen. Ed McBroom was named one of several Michiganians of the Year by The Detroit News. McBroom, 40, a Republican farmer from Wacedah Township, made the list because of his chairmanship of the Michigan Senate Oversight Committee, tasked to ...
To the editor: I just wanted to take this opportunity to say a sincere “thank you” to the Houghton Transit System. The citizens of our area are truly fortunate to have their buses available and the services they provide. My experiences have been nothing but positive on every requested ...
Houghton County has been experiencing a significant surge in COVID-19 cases recently. As providers in our community, we are working tirelessly to protect you and your family. We understand that some families have been advised that students may return to school “after 24 hours free of ...