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Editorial

Distracted Driving Month highlights many dangers

In support of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, police agencies throughout Michigan have teamed up with the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning for a high-visibility enforcement effort during April. Throughout the month, police officers across the state will remind drivers ...

Food safety and spring preparations needed

Spring is a season of rebirth and celebrating, including the celebration of Easter and Passover and the food-centered traditions they bring. As Michiganders prepare to celebrate, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) reminds hosts to keep food safety in mind as ...

Head Start programs need support

The Department of Government Efficiency has made serious funding cuts to programs and services affecting the state. DOGE terminated and rescinded all funding to Michigan Humanities, one of the 56 state and jurisdictional humanities councils funded in part by the National Endowment for the ...

Proposed nutrition cuts lack sense

Around 18% of children in Michigan live in food-insecure homes. Unfortunately, the issues they face could potentially snowball under proposed cuts by congressional Republicans that would make it more difficult for schools to provide universal free meals, according to state officials. GOP ...

Attending draft in Green Bay? Guard against ID theft

In roughly two weeks, Green Bay will take center stage of the pro football world as the 2025 NFL Draft takes place for the first time at historic Lambeau Field. The three-day event April 24-26 is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to the region to cheer — hopefully — who ...

Road construction season is returning

Construction season is approaching, which means crews will soon be out fixing and building roads and bridges. Drivers have one of the biggest roles in keeping work zones safe for construction crews, the Wisconsin State Patrol advises. WSP’s Law of the Month for April highlights work zone ...