Posts published in “Guest Column”

There’s an old farm saying that goes, “Make hay while the sun shines.” Well, there’s actually a reason for it. In 1999 my husband and I brought our three kids to take over the farm…

Even though it’s only the first month of school, I’m already thinking about how I can support my new students in reaching their post-secondary education goals. Michigan State Senators like Sen. Darrin Camilleri, who just…

I’m writing in response to last week’s guest column from Bridge Michigan, “Nuclear power plant is a white elephant” The writer argues the state of Michigan should not offer incentives and subsidies to reopen Palisades…

I applaud Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Democratic legislative leaders for addressing the climate emergency in the recent state budget and proposed energy legislation. Their public messaging appropriately emphasizes renewables as they are the fastest and…

No community in Michigan is the same. Traverse City has its stunning bay. Detroit offers a re-energized and vibrant downtown. Marquette is a dream for outdoor enthusiasts. And Grand Rapids is an arts destination. All…

Slowly but surely, Michigan is overcoming its rust belt image with a newly blue political landscape, a governor shortlisted for national office, and a climate that makes the state one of the few places people…

Michigan is home to some of the most exceptional wild lands in the country. We are blessed with 19 million acres of forest, over 11,000 lakes and more than 50,000 miles of rivers. The citizens…

Michigan community colleges largely agree with a recent report on community colleges published by Business Leaders for Michigan. First, we must continue to improve our student success outcomes. Second, there are significant opportunities for the…

It’s no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill, the Community News and Small Business Support Act, that has been introduced in Congress would offer relief…