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Lansing puts $530M in asks on the state Capitol’s table
Would you support a four-story music and arts studio off South Washington in downtown Lansing? How about a training center at the former Sears in Frandor where people can learn everything from video … more
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Hey gurrl, get your Black Music Month celebration on
The month of June liberates students from high school academics in a solemn commencement march to strains of British composer Edward Elgar’s Pomp and … more
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Andy Edick
Unregulated green energy threatens family farms in Clinton County
In the May 10 CP Edit, Clinton County officials and residents are portrayed as NIMBY-driven opponents of clean energy. This perspective fails to understand that Clinton County’s planning and … more
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The CP Edit: Michigan should step up on reparations
The case for reparations is growing in pockets across the country and at the local level here in Michigan. California created a statewide task force in 2020 that was charged with “studying the … more
2024 Democratic presidential primary still far from settled in Michigan
Remember when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proudly proclaimed that on Feb. 27 Michigan would have the nation’s fifth Democratic presidential primary of 2024. Michigan had been moved up the … more
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The case for bipartisanship now
In January, Democrats secured full control of Michigan government for the first time in four decades. They have not wasted any time. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed bills into law strengthening gun … more
Fusionist concept could bury GOP in minority status for a while
As if Michigan’s Republican Party didn’t have enough problems, political consultant Jeff Timmer and like-minded moderates nationwide are on the verge of extending the party’s … more
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Rural backlash threatens clean energy transition
Elected commissioners in Clinton County are on the verge of approving a one-year moratorium on renewable energy developments, which would prohibit 11 of the county’s 16 townships from … more
Both sides dug in as usual as aggregate mining debate returns
You’re either digging a gravel pit or you’re not.   If you don’t see a lot of middle ground on the issue, don’t tell Rep. Tyrone Carter. The Detroit Democrat … more
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The CP Edit: Biden and ageism
The most popular criticism of President Biden is that he is too old to lead a country where it is often illegal to ask the age of an individual who is applying for a job.  You can swim in the … more
‘Densifying’ neighborhoods through co-ops, co-housing and co-living
I have been struck over the years at the depth of affection that former co-op members have for this home-sharing experience. Ingham County Treasurer Alan Fox is typical. “My parents met as co-op … more
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GOP has more problems than the lack of a quality candidate
As mid-Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin grooves a path toward the Democrats’ U.S. Senate nomination next year, it’s only natural to scratch your head and wonder, “Whom do the … more
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East Lansing’s crisis of identity
East Lansing seems to be mired in a crisis of identity. On one hand, the community aspires to be an inclusive and welcoming city that values diverse people, thought and cultures. On the other hand, a … more
Everything is fast about U.S. 127 north of St. Johns — except fixing it
Here’s a news item from the Capitol news service MIRS last week: Members of the Tri-County Bicycle Association’s advocacy committee asked the Michigan State Transportation Commission … more
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Dedria Humphries Barker
What we talk about when we talk about football
In mid-April — just as I was thinking about what to write in this column — National Football League player Damar Hamlin decided to return to play … more
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How to reduce alcohol-related deaths, illness and heartbreak
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. For the Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems, this is the perfect time to look at how alcohol affects every one of us, whether we drink or not.  We often … more
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Michigan State University students at the Michigan Capitol building demanding change to gun laws.
Next up on gun control? More losses for Republicans
As the Democratic-controlled Legislature puts the final touches on Michigan’s soon-to-be new “red flag” law, the natural question for those sick and tired of the country’s … more
State Right to Work law repeal? Be careful what you wish for
Agitated that other priorities have taken center stage in the early days of the Democratic-controlled Legislature, labor leaders convinced the state House to take up measures this week to repeal the … more
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Jacob Kagan, MD, is senior medical director and Peggy Johnson, MD, is VP of acute psychiatric services and complex behavioral healthcare at CCA Health Michigan.
Older Michiganders don’t get the mental health support they need
On any given night, in any emergency department at any hospital in Michigan, the people needing care include a patient in need of mental health services who is held in a room for hours, sometimes days … more
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Graham Filler is the state representative for Michigan’s 93rd House District, a former assistant attorney general, and minority vice chair of the Michigan House Criminal Justice Committee. Andrew Fink is the state representative for Michigan’s 35th House District, a former staff judge advocate in the United States Marines, and minority vice chair of the Michigan House Judiciary Committee.
Michigan ‘red flag’ laws infringe on due process and don’t work
It’s 8:30 at night and you’re in the living room watching TV with your kids, when you hear a knock at the door. You go to the door and see five law enforcement officers standing on the porch … more
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