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Not too late to spend money locally

The Mining Journal Editorial Board typically uses this space on several occasions during the holiday season to remind local shoppers to strongly consider local businesses when playing the role of Santa Claus. That’s because for a lot of retailers, the holiday buying season represents a significant portion of their annual sales. And this is much more than simply profits into someone’s pocket. The Associated Press reports the holidays can account for more than half their annual sales. Holiday retail sales are expected to increase between 3% and 4%, according to trade group the ...

Nominations sought for Governor’s Service Awards

Know a person, business or organization in Michigan that goes above and beyond in doing volunteer work? Here’s a chance to have that service recognized. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission are encouraging Michiganders to nominate individuals, businesses and organizations that have made a difference for others for the 2026 Governor's Service Awards. “Every day, in communities across our state, Michiganders step up to help each other and make a difference,” said Gov. Whitmer. “At the Governor’s Service Awards, we recognize these outstanding ...

What does Trump’s $12B farmers’ bailout say about his tariffs?

Suppose someone randomly walks up to you, cuts you with a knife — and then offers you a bandage. You might accept the bandage but would you be grateful about it? Stretch the parable a little: Suppose the bandage wasn’t nearly big enough for the wound? Serious economists left, right and center have long warned that weaponizing tariffs is almost always self-defeating economic policy. Reasonable, stable tariffs have their place in trade relations, but President Donald Trump sometimes seems to be the only person in the country who thinks his unpredictable, pugilistic deployment of ...