Florida was the first state to pass a law regulating the use of cellphones in schools in 2023. Just two years later, more than half of all states have laws in place, with more likely to act soon. Bills have sprinted through legislatures this year in states as varied as New York and Oklahoma, ...

Love and Peace, Peace and Love, they go together like a song. A song our hearts sing. Why is this important? We must build around our heart symbols of peace and love. Looking out a window and seeing trees beginning to bloom starts the heart to mellow. Seeing children kicking a ball causes the ...

Let’s talk about help. Asking for help can leave us feeling vulnerable, incompetent, or weak. Perhaps it is because independence is often celebrated in our society. Or maybe because pride looms large in many of us. A feeling I struggle with when asking for help is the feeling of being a ...

Anyone who has had to dial 911 is well aware that along with law enforcement or firefighters comes emergency medical crews. It’s a reassuring sight when they roll up, ready to provide skilled treatment on site and during transport. To honor these crucial health care practitioners, Gov. ...

Last week, new budget bills passed out of several U.S. House Congressional committees that paint a clear, egregious picture of how the GOP plans to pay for major tax giveaways for the wealthy. In a very “reverse Robin Hood” fashion, they plan to strip health care and food away from families ...

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 ...