'We’re not doing drama, sorry,' Michigan US Rep. Jack Bergman said as activists organized a town hall for — and without — him. Some colleagues have held telephone town halls instead.
When PFAS began showing up in Cadillac residents’ well water, industrial polluters were a prime suspect. But state investigators say residents may have unwittingly tainted their own water, through years of flushing common products into household septic systems. It’s a risk facing millions of Michiganders.
Starting Oct. 7, all local calls in Detroit and nearby areas will require dialing 10 digits. A new area code, 679, may be assigned to new customers as available numbers in the 313 area code run out.
Health officials worry that the single case of highly contagious measles might spread after the infected person went out to eat in Rochester and twice sought emergency room treatment.
House and Senate Democrats have done their job, now it’s time for Speaker Hall and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to do theirs. If they don’t, working families, public servants, and the very people who keep our communities strong will pay the price.
It is important to acknowledge legitimate concerns from parents who view cellphones as essential communication tools and educators who see legitimate educational uses for mobile devices. However, these valid concerns can be addressed through thoughtful policy design rather than abandoning restrictions altogether.
