Government has not ended poverty, but task force wants to try harder
Despite recommendations of poverty task force, growing the state government can’t promise better outcomes
Ottawa County Township moves toward restricting short-term rentals
Park Township discusses banning unlicensed short-term rentals of homes, limiting number of rentals
Despite Biden’s upbeat talk, manufacturing jobs are in a decline
Electric vehicles are not bringing jobs to Michigan
Rail proponents use shaky data to secure millions in funding
Proposed Railway Project Study Uses Questionable Data To Secure Millions in Funding
Rashida Tlaib’s ‘net-zero’ energy fantasy is dangerous
Winter is coming; will your energy sources be reliable and ready?
Diversity, equity and inclusion: A newly popular way to make a good living
Are DEI programs useful, or are they filled with grifters?
Michigan Department of Education tells teachers it’s OK to hide pronouns from parents
A teacher at Traverse City Public Schools uses gender preference forms as an icebreaker. Why?
Extreme weather patterns are not new
Michigan’s health department appears to ignore historical data
Can an Oakland County panel solve gun violence in America?
Will prosecutor Karen McDonald’s commission study gun violence, or gun control?
State reporting on COVID-19 no longer includes information on vaccination status
Questions arise over accuracy of state data
Fix the broken K-12 education system through DIY projects
The VELA Education Fund helps parents and entrepreneurs find new ways
Michigan utilities say their customers will control their own thermostats
Recent event in Colorado brings to mind a hot Michigan day in May
Kalamazoo may need No. 2 plan as state moves to override city’s repeal of decency law
Council member blames public defecation on systemic inequities
Defining diversity down: GLWA’s effort to promote inclusion relies on expansive definitions
Detroit-based water provider says it awarded 65% of its big contracts, last cycle, to small or minority businesses — but check the fine print
Letter: Gov. Whitmer followed the political science on COVID-19
Since June 2021, Whitmer has embraced a limited-government approach to COVID
No, putting power lines underground is not the answer in Michigan
One trade group found that undergrounding is too costly in hurricane zones, let alone Michigan
Dearborn schools show how to handle a library controversy
The school board listened to the public and removed seven books, as their fate is reviewed
Bill would restrict property owners from using their own water
Ann Arbor Democrats aim to replace current law with a doctrine used in states with a history of water shortages
Whitmer touts education policy she rejected last year
Student catch-up initiative similar to vetoed 2021 Republican plan
Confused about crypto?
Michigan government is here to help, with proposed 16-member commission
Michigan Public Service Commission: Power grid unreliable, distribution plans insufficient
Commission warns that Michigan’s grid is not prepared for the rise of EVs
Whitmer affirms that nuclear energy is clean energy
In a letter to U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Whitmer describes Palisades nuclear plant as good business and good for the environment
Gov. Whitmer, Dixon set good example, will debate on Oct. 13
One hour of debate is better than dueling campaign rallies

Canada, at last, ends vaccine mandate for American travelers
Vaccine status should not affect the movement of people and goods between Michigan and a major trading partner
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