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Editorial

Congress needs to rein in America’s ‘turbo’ gerrymandering

The redistricting arms race now roiling American politics was not merely predictable, but inevitable. It began the moment President Donald Trump picked up the phone last year to demand that Missouri, Texas and other red states gerrymander their congressional districts mid-decade to give ...

State seeks nominations for 2026 Michigan Christmas tree

Know of an oversized spruce or fir that could grace the state Capitol this Christmas? If you do, the state wants to hear about it. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget has once again asked for the public’s help in finding the perfect tree for display in ...

Stay alert on the road as deer crashes spike

Those who live in the northwoods know deer on the roads can be a hazard when driving, no matter the time of year. But spring brings some special circumstances that increase the risk of vehicles and deer having a nasty encounter. Deer activity goes up in May and June, as does look for places to ...

Watch for Adopt-A-Highway groups doing roadside cleanup

Groups of volunteers will be doing spring cleaning along Michigan’s highways in coming days, picking up the trash and other discarded materials. Beginning today, motorists should be on the lookout as Adopt-A-Highway volunteers fan out across far northern Michigan for the first of three ...

The real reason Trump doesn’t want Congress to vote on war powers

(A week ago) Thursday marked 60 days since the start of Trump's failed war in Iran. The U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 8) gives Congress the power "To declare War," and the War Powers Resolution of 1973 — enacted over Nixon's veto — mandates that troops be withdrawn within 60 days ...

Career in law enforcement not for everyone

In a world that is increasingly more and more technical, it's not easy for young people these days to chose a viable career that's likely to maintain itself for years into the future. And the building prominence of artificial intelligence only complicates the decision-making process for ...