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Opinion

Politicians make things worse

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Home prices keep rising. One reason is that today's houses are bigger. Buyers now want more rooms, washers and dryers and air conditioning. But even if you adjust for the improvements, houses cost more today. Why? Politicians blame big companies like Blackstone, Invitation Homes and ...

House GOP proposes voting changes ahead of midterms

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WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are proposing sweeping changes to the nation's voting laws, a long-shot priority for President Donald Trump that would impose stricter requirements, including some before Americans vote in the midterm elections in the fall. The package released Thursday ...

Almanac for Jan. 30, 2026

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Today is Friday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2026. There are 335 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1948, Indian political and spiritual leader Mohandas K. Gandhi, 78, was shot and killed in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu extremist. Also on this date: In 1649, England's King ...

Energy firm offers safety tips for extreme weather

Editorials

Amid the subzero temperatures, downstate energy firm Consumers Energy is reminding Michigan residents of best practices to stay safe during cold weather. To avoid avoid catastrophic events, including structure fires and carbon monoxide leaks, Consumers Energy recommends — Space heaters ...

Minnesota’s campaign for interposition and nullification

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Thomas Jefferson doesn't have much in common with Tim Walz, but in his more radical moments, the Sage of Monticello might have appreciated the spirit of the Minnesota governor's campaign to resist federal immigration enforcement. In 1798, Jefferson authored a first draft of the Kentucky ...