On Tuesday, May 25, the Michigan Senate Education and Career Readiness Committee held a hearing on SB 218. This bill proposes that high school athletes would be required to compete on the team that aligns…
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As a physical therapist for more than 20 years, I have heard thousands of personal stories from my patients. Unfortunately, I have also witnessed the detrimental effects caused by a lack of health care access.…
I’m a 28-year-old emergency medicine resident with Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. I have fought this virus on the front lines, not only as a healthcare worker, but as a patient. I’m here to tell…
The Michigan Supreme Court has revived an innocuous-sounding and arcane legal concept that prevents our state government from protecting the public health, the environment, worker health and safety, and much more. The concept is based…
Michigan’s Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is at a critical point, readying for its first of many public hearings it is required to hold to gain valuable input from Michiganders across the state as it prepares…
When the Biden Administration penned the American Jobs Plan, they certainly had Michigan in mind. American-made EVs, expanding rural broadband and upgrading roads, water and sewer systems are all right up our alley. Here’s another…
That itchy, red spot just isn’t going away. We gave it several days and now it warranted a doctor visit for my 8-year-old daughter. Could it be just a reaction, a spider bite? No, imagine…
Michigan’s superintendents are working around the clock to prioritize health and safety while providing the best possible experience to support students’ social, emotional and academic wellbeing. Meanwhile, we know parents and families need all the…
There are many reasons for developers and builders to be more innovative and creative in addressing environmental elements of construction projects. Certainly, the Biden administration will push Congress for rules and regulations that reduce human…
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and state and county health officials should prioritize getting COVID-19 vaccines to college students. Michigan has one of the highest COVID-19 case rates in the country and is currently averaging more than…