Former Michigan Gov. John Engler, the interim president of Michigan State University, said today he feels “tremendous progress” has been made during his six months on the job at putting in place mechanisms to prevent any recurrence of the Dr. Larry Nassar sex predator disaster, and inculcating a climate of safety and “changed attitudes” for […]
The Political Insider, Episode #6: Interview with Pollster Steve Mitchell
The Political Insider, Episode #5: Interview with Brian Began of Grassroots Midwest
The Political Insider, Episode #4: Interview with Bill Gelineau, Libertarian Candidate for Governor
The Political Insider, Episode #3: Ballenger Monologue
The Political Insider, Episode #2: Interview with Mark Grebner, Practical Political Consulting
The Political Insider, Episode #1: Interviews with John Reurink, Publisher of MIRS, and Rick Pluta of Michigan Public Radio
Flint Bathing Water Has Always Been Safe, Researcher Now Admits
RESEARCHER SAYS HE MADE MISTAKES ABOUT DANGERS OF BATHING IN FLINT By Ron Fonger Flint Journal/MLive July 13, 2018 rfonger1@mlive.com FLINT, MI — A man who warned of possible dangers tied to showering in Flint water in 2016 now says it’s “extremely unlikely” bathing caused “significant adverse health effects” here. Scott Smith, who worked with […]
Will Elon Musk Help Flint? If So, Is That a Good Thing?
(Photo: Mark Brake / Getty Images, files by Neil Rubin The Detroit News July 12, 2018 Elon Musk’s offer to help get clean water to Flint drew praise from some and derision from others Thursday as the billionaire tech entrepreneur continued to make waves on social media. Flint Mayor Karen Weaver has not yet heard […]
Jackson Harness Raceway, 70 Years Old, to be Torn Down
“THERE WERE A LOT OF TEARS” — FANS FLOCK TO JACKSON HARNESS RACEWAY FAREWELL By Taylor DesOrmeau MLive July 9, 2018 tdesorme@mlive.com JACKSON, MI – Musical motifs of “Auld Lang Syne” and “Happy Trails” trumpeted from the loudspeakers. Bittersweet onlookers stood, clapped and readied their cameras for photos and videos to chronicle the Jackson Harness Raceway’s closing […]