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State reminds residents of firearm secure storage law

Editorial

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services marked the two-year anniversary of Michigan’s secure storage law Friday by reaffirming its commitment to firearm safety, education and prevention through statewide partnerships and expanding access to firearm safety resources. Public Act 17 of 2023 requires individuals to keep firearms unloaded and locked with a locking device or stored in a locked box or container if it is reasonably known that a minor is likely to be present on the premises. The law took effect Feb. 13, 2024. “No one should have to fear gun violence at ...

Pam Bondi shows loyalty to her audience of one

Columns

Let's hear a word of praise for the ordinary citizens who have called for an end to the too-often reckless invasions of American cities by federal agents carrying out President Trump's crusade against undocumented immigrants. I am moved by the courage and patriotism of those who have come out ...

Real cost explored

Letters To The Editor

To the Journal editor: What is the real cost of Marquette Public Schools $59.995 million dollar bond proposal? The amount the tax payers will be repaying will include the cost of interest on this figure and the length of time it will be repaid. I request that MAPS supply us, the taxpayers, with the total to be repaid, based upon best estimates of the interest rate to be charged. That figure is no $59.995 million. It is much more. Also, I am not the only one to see the bond figure as much like the listed prices of so many retail items, in this case just shy of $60 million. Is the ...

Great night at Ore Dock

Letters To The Editor

Thank you Movie Mom organizers, planners and volunteers for the wonderful evening we all had at the Ore Dock on Saturday, Feb. 7. What a night of of pure joy, fun and camraderie with so many wonderful women. Our shared interest brought us together and it was a much needed escape on a cold winter's night. Not only did we get to dress up, enjoy snacks and raffles but be entertained by Elvis as we danced the night away. Movie Moms, you outdid yourselves. Everyone I talked with loved the event and can't wait until next year. Thank you again,

Pothole season just around corner

Editorial

The last few days in and around Superiorland have provided a much-needed respite from the frigid temperatures that have dominated the region this winter. Mind you, while it hasn't been too terribly warm out there, temperatures have reached into the upper 30s in many places and maybe a bit warmer in others, with some sunshine to boot. Regrettably, with the melting has come an early dose of what is known locally as pothole season, when the thawing streets and roadways reveal holes left by traffic and freezing temperatures. It seems just about every roadway we travel is pocked fairly well ...

The Democrats' opportunity, if they can seize it

Columns

President Donald Trump's approval rating is sinking and gasping for air. His average net approval stands at -13.7, which is lower than Joe Biden's was at this point in his term. This matters beyond cosmic justice: The president's approval rating is the best predictor of midterm election ...