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State reminds residents of firearm secure storage law

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services marked the two-year anniversary of Michigan’s secure storage law Friday by reaffirming its commitment to firearm safety, education and prevention through statewide partnerships and expanding access to firearm safety resources. Public Act 17 of 2023 requires individuals to keep firearms unloaded and locked with a locking device or stored in a locked box or container if it is reasonably known that a minor is likely to be present on the premises. The law took effect Feb. 13, 2024. “No one should have to fear gun violence at ...

AAA warns of higher crash risks this Valentine’s Day

Planning to celebrate Valentine's Day this weekend with that special someone? AAA encourages Michigan drivers to keep safety at the heart as well as romance. As more couples go out for dinners, parties and late-night outings due to Valentine's Day falling on the weekend, officials expect an increase in dangerous driving behaviors, AAA advised. “A Saturday holiday is likely to bring heavier traffic, more celebrations, and a higher risk of impaired and distracted driving,” Adrienne Woodland, spokeswoman for AAA — The Auto Club Group, said in a news release. “If your evening ...

Tariffs vs. the working class

For decades, politicians have sold tariffs as a tonic for the working class. In reality, one particular group seems to benefit more than any other from trade wars: Washington influence peddlers. The United States collected some $288.5 billion in tariff revenue last year, up from $98.3 billion in 2024, thanks to a barrage of new levies imposed by the Trump administration. These tariffs, designed by elite lawyers in D.C. and implemented with highly technical and specialized language, presented a unique opportunity for lobbyists to charge large corporations exorbitant rates to seek relief ...