Federal waste of office space stifles economies at many levels
The federal government is the largest owner of U.S. real estate, including more than half a billion square feet of office space. That is far more than it needs, and the cost of maintaining it has ballooned to unsustainable levels. The Public Buildings Reform Board recently identified 26 buildings across 15 states — totaling more than 7.3 million square feet — as potential candidates for the government to dispose of due to poor usage and high maintenance costs. It’s the third set of disposal recommendations since Congress created the board in 2016. That’s a great start, but the ...
In praise of Dr. Don Jacobs
On behalf of the so, so many hospital staff you mentored, thank you for being so generous with your time and humor. Our son, Derrick, was so fortunate to be your last one — you poured eight years into him, teaching him that patient care is foremost and the work day can be fun. So many stories, but I love the day when new management had taken over the hospital and they asked to meet with you two. Not knowing what it would be about, you told Derrick to wear his best suit. The upper management were noticeably uncomfortable because they were underdressed for the important meeting. Thank ...
MDARD shares food safety tips for Independence Day
State officials want to help America remain the land of the free ... from food poisoning. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has offered these food safety reminders to help Michiganders prepare for Fourth of July picnics and barbecues: KEEP IT CLEAN — Wash hands thoroughly before and after cooking and before eating to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria. Use soap and water, hand sanitizer or sanitizing hand wipes. — Clean and sanitize all food preparation and serving surfaces before use, including cutting boards and picnic tables. Take precautions ...