As winter intensifies: Tips and guidelines for safe driving on Michigan roads

January 10th, 20250 After a relatively mild start to the season, Michigan's winter is expected to worsen in the coming weeks, with forecasts of dropping temperatures and heavy snowfall. These conditions could put many drivers in challenging situations, especially those inexperienced with the hazardous conditions of the Great Lakes State's winter...

Minimum wage in Michigan increased on Jan. 1: What to know

January 3rd, 20250 As part of a larger plan, Michigan’s minimum wage was set to increase on New Year’s Day. The first step called for a 23-cent increase on Wednesday, Jan. 1. However, the hourly minimum wage in Michigan will see two increases in 2025, though concerns still loom from some business owners and employees who fear higher wages could be a...

Addressing children’s nutritional health

March 24th, 20170 Nearly 1 in 3 Michigan children are overweight or obese. Unfortunately, a "normal" diet in America has shifted in a direction that permits people of all ages to choose convenience foods and sugary beverages over healthier options. In addition to poor food choices, serving sizes have largely exceeded what the body naturally...