Prices rise. People blame capitalism. Politicians promise "solutions." President Donald Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates. My socialist mayor wants to freeze rents. Elizabeth Warren wants politicians to decide what prices are "excessive." So I was surprised to see economist ...
With the state of Michigan, according to its own records, raking in a veritable mountain of cash each year from legalized online gambling, it is not at all clear why Lansing isn’t doing more to provide resources to deal with the inevitable result of all that betting: Compulsive gambling. According to a recent story from the authoritative Bridge Michigan that was reprinted by The Mining Journal, Michigan received a failing grade from an advocacy group for its efforts to protect gamblers. The state pulled in $624.6 million off online gambling last year, including $27.1 million in taxes ...
Today is Friday, April 24, the 114th day of 2026. There are 251 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1916, Irish republicans launched the Easter Rising, a rebellion against British rule in Ireland. Though the rebels surrendered to British forces six days later, the uprising set the stage for republican victories in the Irish general election of 1918 and the establishment of the Irish Free State via the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1922. Also on this date: In 1800, President John Adams signed legislation providing $5,000 for books for use by Congress, effectively launching the ...
In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is recognizing the critical role prevention programs play in keeping children safe and strengthening families. “MDHHS is committed to ensuring families have access to the support they need, when they need it,” Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director, said in a news release. “Early support helps families stay strong and stable to enable children to grow up safe and healthy, and for communities to thrive.” Research demonstrates that positive childhood experiences — such as feeling safe, ...
Democrats on Wednesday celebrated an election win in Virginia that could put them slightly ahead in the national redistricting competition that President Donald Trump triggered in an attempt to preserve his party's House majority in this year's midterms, but it will not be the final ...
