Gun crime defendants must get a mental health screening before they are given a chance to commit another crime with a gun. At arraignment hearings, Macomb County assistant prosecutors will recommend judges order all…
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BY ISHKA BIBBLE “Just because you got the monkey off your back doesn’t mean the circus has left town.” —George Carlin Like the robins that return to Michigan each Spring, I too have trekked north…
The last couple of years have been rough. Between the COVID-19 pandemic, day-to-day caregiving responsibilities and an ever-increasing cost of living, the stress is often difficult to manage. And for women who lack an…
Last week, President Biden makes his first trip to Canada, visiting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. As they tick off the necessary pleasantries and get down to business, a discussion about energy transition should be…
The new state Legislature has gotten out of the gate quickly and is on track for a very impactful first 100 days. In many ways, it is an optimistic moment. That said, an education…
Once again, Michiganders wait for the sun to shine in Michigan. At the same time, we wait for the sun to shine on our local and state government. Overall, the Great Lakes State has consistently…
As the Michigan Legislature looks for ways to invest in the future of our state, it is our sincere hope that lawmakers can see the forest through the trees — literally. Half of our state…
It’s 8:30 at night and you’re in the living room watching TV with your kids, when you hear a knock at the door. You go to the door and see five law enforcement officers…
Michigan does not have a single juvenile justice system; it has many. Every community is different, and localities should be able to tailor services to fit youth’s needs. But for too long, Michigan has…
It is not too much to say that in 2022 voters in Southeastern Michigan made clear what they thought of public transit in Southeastern Michigan. With a major shift of political power in Lansing,…