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Editorials

Respiratory viruses on the rise, so get vaccinations updated

Michigan public health leaders are again urging the public to make sure they are up to date on all immunizations to protect against outbreaks of serious communicable diseases such as pertussis or whooping cough, RSV, COVID-19 and the flu. Michigan is facing a significant increase in pertussis ...

Pay attention to ‘lame duck’ session in state Legislature

The Legislature has entered its so-called “lame duck” period, the period between Election Day in November and new lawmakers taking their oath of office in early January. This year, Democrats — who have controlled both chambers of the Legislature for the past two years — are racing to ...

Michigan AG warns of puppy scams during the holidays

Christmas might seem an ideal time to give the gift of a dog’s unconditional love. But Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warns that scammers have ways to exploit that impulse. Michigan residents in recent years have been tricked into paying for pets that do not exist or have ...

No clear message yet from Trump on health care plans

In a “Meet the Press” interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker that aired Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump was highly critical of the late Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who helped defeat an attempt in Congress in 2017 to repeal the Affordable Care Act. McCain and two other Republican ...

Guard against porch pirates this season

Online retail spending is expected to reach new record this holiday season, going well past $250 billion. Which will mean a lot of deliveries. With that in mind, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel urges consumers to take proactive steps to protect their packages from theft as part of her ...

McBroom thanks Dickinson board members for service

Bouquet: I would like to take a few moments to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Dickinson County Board of Commissioners. Serving the U.P. in the state legislature in various capacities over the past 14 years, including as senator of all 15 counties the past six, has provided ...