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Cage-free eggs are the future

EDITOR: After reading “When Lansing’s good intentions lay an egg” (January 11), I was reminded of a quote attributed to Margaret Thatcher, “Roosters crow; Hens deliver.” State Sen. Ed McBroom leaves out key details of why Michigan’s egg law is needed and ignores the popularity of “cage-free” eggs by consumers who see it as an ethical choice. Cage-free is also supported within the industry. Nancy Barr, director of Michigan Allied Poultry Industries told Mlive “Our producers are ready. They’ve spent a lot of time and money getting there but they are committed to ...

Upset that new Dickinson board cut 4-H funding

What are they thinking? Monday, Jan. 13, was the first Dickinson County Board of Commissioners meeting with the newly elected members. It was an eye-opening experience, to say the least. At the first citizens time, nine community members spoke about the merits of the 4-H programs. The 4-H Proud Equestrian Program, or PEP, is a therapeutic horseback riding program for adults and children with disabilities. Program leaders, parents of children in the program and one very brave autistic young man spoke about the wonderful things the program has done for them and for our community. The ...

Ballot ease in Wisconsin

You can’t escape it. Another election is a month away in Wisconsin. Don’t let a snowstorm or distractions keep you from these stealth elections, and vote early in person or absentee by U.S. Mail with Ballot Tracking. Visit MyVote.Wi on your device, and link directly to your local voting clerk. You can request an absentee ballot be mailed to you for every election this year, including the April 1 Supreme Court contest, referendum and local elections. You’re not alone when you’re more aware of Groundhog Day than the nonpartisan primary election on Feb. 18. Voting is ...

Note of gratitude and a challenge for the future

As I step down from my position as county commissioner after 12 years of service, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we have shared. Serving our community has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Together, this county board has navigated challenges and celebrated successes, always striving to make our county a better place for its residents. I am proud to say that we leave the county in an excellent position — financially sound and poised for continued economic growth and progress. This is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and collaboration ...

Letter raises questions to Postmaster General DeJoy

On Thursday, U.S. Reps. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., and Emanuel Cleaver II, D-Mo., led a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, chastising the United States Postal Service for lowering its delivery standards for Fiscal Year 2025. The bipartisan letter was signed by eight members, who stressed the need for DeJoy to address these service issues within his agency, as millions of Americans depend on timely deliveries. “The American people deserve a Postal Service that is transparent, accountable, and committed to service excellence,” the members emphasized. The full letter ...

A fork in the road for the US

EDITOR: What road did our country choose in November? Robert Frost in a poem wrote “Two roads diverged in the woods …” One road was well traveled and the other not. It seems to me that the country took the one that has been much more frequently used. History tells us that the country often chooses the one that suggests the least change, the least disruption, and the most individually self-center. Hence a leader that labels some groups as threats without real facts, creates economic condition not founded in facts, and presents a glorified future based on a fantasized past, is ...