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Editorials

Social Security tightens ID rules, says field offices aren’t closing

Of the 26 Social Security Administration offices listed for closure this year, none are in Michigan or Wisconsin. That’s according to a state-by-state breakdown by the Associated Press. The review is based on an internal planning document from the General Services Administration, which ...

Michigan Treasury reminds seniors about tax credits

During tax season, the Michigan Department of Treasury is reminding older Michiganders of important tax credits and subtractions they can use to lower their tax bill or provide a refund. These eligible benefits include the Homestead Property Tax Credit, the Home Heating Credit and the ...

Selfridge base a key player in defense

U.S. Sens. Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin have introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the 108th anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base and commending the thousands of men and women who have worked and trained at Selfridge since its inception. We’d like to add our support to ...

Voting in Wisconsin? Make sure to have proper ID at the polls

Are you a Wisconsin resident eligible to vote in the non-partisan spring elections that take place a week from today? Better make sure you have the proper ID to show at the polls, the Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles advises. While Wisconsin requires certain forms of ...

Political rhetoric outpaces Social Security solutions

Americans deserve honest discussions about Social Security. Unfortunately, that’s not what’s happening. Remarks about Social Security from Elon Musk — a Trump administration adviser assigned to find ways to cut government spending — have drawn an outsized response from Democrats. ...

Cougar cubs in UP surprise everyone

Last week, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that two cougar cubs were photographed by an Ontonagon County resident, marking the first confirmed sighting of cougars in Michigan in ell over 100 years. According to the DNR, the spotted cubs were believed to be 7 to 9 weeks ...