The federal government is the largest owner of U.S. real estate, including more than half a billion square feet of office space. That is far more than it needs, and the cost of maintaining it has ballooned to unsustainable levels. The Public Buildings Reform Board recently identified 26 ...

State officials want to help America remain the land of the free ... from food poisoning. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has offered these food safety reminders to help Michiganders prepare for Fourth of July picnics and barbecues: KEEP IT CLEAN — Wash hands ...

It’s time for the annual reminder that while fireworks spark awe and delight for many, they are a source of dread for some in the community. Michigan law establishes 12 days in which local governments can’t ban fireworks, all around federal holidays. They are: — Dec. 31 until 1 a.m. ...