Author: Owen Sound Sun Times
Opinion | Why you should worry about the House Republicansâ school budget
Michigan lawmakers must act. Our leaders have a responsibility to do right by Michiganders by making sure the state budget works for everyone, not just power-hungry Lansing lawmakers. While House leadership has announced a budget framework agreement, we’re waiting for details on what programs will still get funding and what’s getting cut….
New law aims to ensure more votes count in Michigan elections
Previously, some local officials were taking office before all the votes in their elections were potentially counted….
Sell out or repair? Homeowners torn after Michigan’s historic floodingÂ
A number of homeowners affected by the historic spring floods are tearing down or selling out â changing their Up North lakeside communities as they do….
Michigan floods expose lack of information, preparation in many rural areas
The April floods that inundated half the state caught many unprepared — and uninsured….
Opinion | Michigan has a strong maternal, child health budget. We can’t afford to lose it
Strong maternal and child health systems require sustained commitment. Programs that improve outcomes only work when families can count on them being there….