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Editorials and columns

Wonder if Sgt. Friday would believe either one

In an analysis of the new state budget, we have reached a Joe Friday "just the facts" moment. (Don't know who he is? You are too young to be reading this column. Return immediately to your social media device. Thank you.) Here are those facts. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proposed a new $80 ...

State’s spring Click It or Ticket campaign today through June 1

To emphasize the importance of wearing seat belts, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning will have its spring Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign today through June 1. During the two-week period that includes Memorial Day weekend, the Michigan State Police, along with officers ...

Distrust and Accountability

CNN's Kasie Hunt interviewed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer the other day. She confronted him about allegations of a meeting with former President Joe Biden that should have raised alarms about Biden's fitness for office. "We're moving forward," Schumer replied. He would not answer the ...

Introducing the Trump Doctrine

President Donald Trump gave an important speech in Riyadh that may come as close to outlining a "Trump doctrine" as we'll probably see. It was a direct counterpoint to George W. Bush's second inaugural address. The simplistic way to put it is that what liberty was for Bush, money is to ...

States of resistance: A way forward

Resistance: a watchword for our times. The state of Wisconsin is showing us how, above all 49 others. In Washington, a senator and congressman heeded the call. To inspire us, first Wisconsin stood up to the Trump-Musk blitzkrieg in a state Supreme Court race. Elon Musk spent $20 million ...

State advises to steer clear of foam on lakes, rivers, streams

With summer approaching, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recommends Michigan residents and visitors avoid foam on Michigan lakes, rivers, streams and other surface waters. Foam can form on any body of water. It can be white, off-white or brown; have an earthy or fishy ...