Michigan’s economic future depends on decisions made today about workforce talent, innovation and prosperity. Few investments advance all three as powerfully and as measurably as our state’s 15 public universities. A newly released, independent…
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Prior to January of 2025, identifying the urgency with which we needed to reduce carbon emissions and propose alternate ways of decarbonizing were commonplace. At least on the left. But I haven’t heard much…
If you’ve read the news about schools in Michigan lately, you’ve probably seen two big claims. First, that too many Michigan fourth-graders can’t read well. And second, that if we want to fix this, we…
Michigan’s drop to 40th in the nation for per capita income — its lowest ranking ever —should concern every corporate, government and educational leader in the state. The decline underscores a pressing need to improve…
I ran for state representative because I wanted to make life better for the kids who too often get overlooked — the ones who sit in class every day knowing they are smart but…
Michigan’s auto no-fault reforms are delivering real results for drivers and families who are watching every dollar. A newly released report from the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) validates that the…
Michigan’s abundant water has turned into a cash cow for private bottled water companies. They’re making large profits off publicly owned water, while paying next to nothing to the state for water extraction. At…
The cost of living is too high for the vast majority of Michiganders. Energy rate hikes are making it even harder to make ends meet. Like the robber barons of the late 19th century,…
In 2026, 20 secretaries of state, including Jocelyn Benson in Michigan, will be candidates in elections they oversee, either for re-election or for other offices, including governor. Michigan Republicans have statements on this issue that…
Each November, National Care at Home Month reminds us of something simple but profound: healing at home matters. The caregivers, nurses, and home care professionals who make independence possible for thousands of Michiganders deserve…