The poor condition of Michigan roads has long been a punch line for jokes. In more recent years, they’ve become a tagline for political campaigns. But one thing remains the same — those darn roads aren’t getting fixed.
Opinions
GUEST VIEW: Nothing to fear from Pride
The article in the Daily News about the May 27 Montcalm County Board of Commissioners meeting and their conversation pertaining to the June 28 Pride event at McCarthy Park drew my attention and requires a response. I conclude that the reason for the objection to the Pride event has less to do with following the rules and more to do with fear about the LGBTQ+ community.
PUBLIC FORUM: Greenville Lions say thanks
Dear Editor, Wow, another Lions Club spaghetti dinner is in the books. Lots of folks showed up and enjoyed really good spaghetti.
TIM SKUBICK: Party vs. compromise
Finally. Something most of you can agree upon. In a state known for its cantankerous strong divisions based on geography (think Yoopers vs. the rest of us), political beliefs, and fill in the blank, now comes a question from pollster Richard Czuba.
GUEST VIEW: How cutting federal grant funding impacts Michigan residents in need
The proverb “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime” underscores the importance of empowering individuals by providing them with skills and knowledge for long-term self-sufficiency rather than offering temporary solutions.
PUBLIC FORUM: Park no place for Pride
Dear Editor In the (Montcalm County YouTube) video of the Montcalm County commissioners meeting on Tuesday, May 26, residents living near the William McCarthy Park in Greenville presented their concerns about the entire park being rented to a LGBTQ group.
TIM SKUBICK: The auto industry economic conundrum
Ah. Life was so much simpler back in the day when the Michigan economy revolved around growing trees; then chopping them down and then growing them again. In the logging business, there was never a debate about how the trees were polluting the air. They actually made it healthier.
GUEST VIEW: Democracy against corruption
Michigan consistently has ranked at or near the bottom of U.S. states in government transparency and accountability for over a decade. Journalists and government watchdogs have been sounding alarms while statutory remedies have stalled in legislative limbo or faded entirely from view.
TIM SKUBICK: Budget runs into facts
In an analysis of the new state budget, we have reached a Joe Friday “just the facts” moment. (Don’t know who he is? You are too young to be reading this column. Return immediately to your social media device. Thank you.) Here are those facts.
GUEST VIEW: Line 5 Tunnel: A win for Michigan’s energy, economy and environment
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel have an opportunity to help Michiganders while protecting the Great Lakes after the US Army Corps of Engineers’ recent decision to expedite the federal permitting process for the Line 5 Tunnel.
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