Michigan welcomed a total solar eclipse to a tiny sliver of the state in Luna Pier Monday but thousands of others drove to Ohio and beyond to witness the last total solar eclipse that many will see for 20 years, turning highway traffic to a standstill.
Michigan faces a persistent and worsening workforce crisis in home help care. The Legislature should act on measures to establish a statewide council to address the root causes.
Michigan must give its first responders additional tools to combat opioid overdoses amid the rise in fentanyl. That includes a longer-acting alternative to Narcan.
President Joe Biden is trying again to forgive millions of student loans. His administration says 87,680 Michigan borrowers have already seen some relief despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down an initial plan.
Sophia Davis, a junior at the University of Michigan, was selected to be a NASA ‘eclipse ambassador.’ Ahead of Monday’s astronomical event, she hosted events in underserved areas, teaching families and children about the science behind an eclipse.
Monday’s total solar eclipse will be the first visible from Michigan in 70 years. One city, Luna Pier, could reach total darkness, while the rest of the state could see a partial eclipse — assuming the weather cooperates.
