Does the Upper Peninsula have abysmal health statistics because of geography, behavior, poverty or something else? Likely all of the above.
For U.P. residents, some health data to provoke chest pains
Posted inGuest Commentary
For Sunshine Week, more governmental transparency, please
Openness in public affairs is a cause that crosses party lines and ideologies. The Michigan Coalition for Open Government was formed to support and encourage it.
Posted inChildren & Families
Despite congressional muscle, Michigan ranks near bottom in funding for veterans
Michigan’s congressional delegation controls some powerful defense and intelligence committees. So why does our state rank among the nation’s worst in money paid to veterans?
Posted inChildren & Families
Self-medicating homeless vets not seeking help they need
Military veterans are more likely to “self-medicate” for pain, both physical and otherwise, leading to a surge in homelessness.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Community partnerships to attack Michigan mental health crisis
Michigan has one of the highest rates of child abuse in the nation, particularly in rural areas, yet does not have adequate access to mental health services. When care is available, it is more likely to succeed when specialists work with stakeholders in the community.
Posted inBusiness Watch
No-fault reform would cut high rates, but beneficiaries fear losing quality of life
A recent Michigan court ruling leaves some brain-injured crash victims unable to afford the vans that get them out of the house. Lansing, meanwhile, is seeking even further restrictions on the state’s generous no-fault auto benefits, citing the high cost to drivers.
Posted inBusiness Watch
At issue: Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance
Michigan unlimited no-fault auto insurance benefits may soon be rolled back. We weigh the savings of such a rollback against the consequences.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Surgery, therapy effective against obesity; more should get both
Michigan is one of the fattest states in the nation. If we are truly going to tackle obesity and reduce related human suffering and healthcare costs, shouldn’t we focus on things we know work (intensive behavioral therapy and bariatric surgery) and make them widely available to the people who need help most?
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
We want YOU! Time’s Running Short on Community Conversations
The end of the current round of Center for Michigan community conversations in nearly upon us and we want to hear from you! On April 6th, we’re concluding this round of discussions, which ask participants to share their agenda for Michigan. Haven’t participated yet? Don’t fret! There’s still time to share YOUR priorities for our state. […]
Posted inUrban Affairs
Michigan Radio: Being broke makes Detroit get creative
For Detroit, municipal bankruptcy has made the world aware of what Michigan already knew: Detroit is broke. No matter how it turns out, bankruptcy is not going to change things very quickly. Detroit will still be broke. Lester Graham with Michigan Watch reports that’s going to force the city to get creative.