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Editorials

Proposed Medicaid cuts unacceptable

A coalition representing more than 150 Michigan-based health care providers, advocates, educators and community organizations urged Michigan’s congressional delegation Tuesday to vote against Medicaid cuts proposed by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, as reported by Michigan ...

Professional Trades Month points up in-demand careers

As high school graduations begin this week in the region, it’s worth noting that May is Professional Trades Month, highlighting the career opportunities available in these much-needed positions. Michigan alone has nearly 518,300 positions and about 40,600 annual openings in the professional ...

State offers tips to avoid falling victim to a refund scam

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services is alerting residents about refund scams in which fraudsters try to convince consumers they are entitled to a refund, rebate or reimbursement from a company. DIFS continues to receive fraud complaints from consumers who are ...

Foster Care Month highlights need for more homes

During Foster Care Month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is emphasizing the need for additional foster parents to provide temporary care of children while the state works to reunify them safely with their parents. “I’m grateful for the dedication of thousands of ...

Having an American pope will be a unique experience

On Thursday afternoon, white smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City as Catholics and non-Catholics alike around the world watched with great interest to see who would be chosen as the successor to the late Pope Francis. As with many cultural events, experts came out of the ...

DAEDA to mark annual Economic Development Week

Bouquet: The Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance is proud to announce its participation in the 2025 Economic Development Week that starts Monday and runs through Friday, a global initiative led by the International Economic Development Council to celebrate the contributions of positive ...