Since 1982, there have been 61 mass murders in America. Those murders have happened in 30 states, and most of the guns used in these murders were bought legally.
When I was pregnant with my second child, I was informed that my due date would be Jan. 1, 2001. Upon hearing this news, I immediately pictured a horrible photo of myself all sweaty and exhausted, holding my New Year baby on the front page of the Tribune.
Dec. 11 was a bold and historic day for Michigan. With Gov. Rick Snyder’s signature, Freedom to Work is now the law of the land, and I’m proud to say that “Michigan is open for business.”
No rationale exists for the tragic loss of life last week on the East and West coasts. The heartache caused by these senseless shootings will leave permanent emotional scars on all close to the victims.
Earlier this month, a federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed by five states — including Michigan — that want barriers placed in Chicago-area waterways to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes.
I have a Jewish colleague who was upset earlier this year when a meeting was scheduled on a Jewish holiday. She felt disenfranchised because she could not participate in the meeting.
The hot topic in Lansing right now, beginning late last week, is the right-to-work legislation. It was quickly passed by the House and Senate, and Gov. Rick Snyder is expected to sign it into law.
Ferrysburg officials recently announced they would proceed with a plan for a waterfront park and beach at the foot of Doric Street. They said it would make Spring Lake more accessible to those who want to enjoy the beautiful natural resources of our area.
For decades, dogs have been bred to fight one another for sport. They’ve felt the white-hot pain of flesh being torn and ears being ripped off. They’ve lived in fear.
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