A version of this column originally appeared in The Alpena News. Growing up in rural Michigan, I learned early on how important community is. We cheered on the football team and showed up to school ev...

A version of this column originally appeared in Michigan Advance. As we enter the “Lame Duck” period — the window between an election and the end of a legislative session — it’s fitting that our lawma...

Updated November 5, 2024 During the Lame Duck session, advocacy is more important than ever. While it is important for people to speak out against bad policies that may arise, it is equally important ...