Social Security trustees project benefit fund reserves could run out in 2032
Social Security’s retirement and survivor benefit fund is projected to deplete its asset reserves by the fourth quarter of 2032,
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News and opinion for Michigan, Eaton County, and the Mulliken area
American2Day
News and opinion for Michigan, Eaton County, and the Mulliken area
Michigan News
Utah sues former assistant over move to Michigan coaching staff
The University of Utah sued former assistant coach Freddie Whittingham for breach of contract after he left to join his
Eaton County
Eaton County parks receive grants for land and trail improvements
Eaton County will receive $220,200 through Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grants to acquire 50 acres next to an existing
Ingham County
Lansing adopts ordinance transitioning city boards to ward structure
The Lansing City Council adopted Ordinance 1361, amending the city’s code to transition existing boards and commissions to the ward
Opinion
Hiring People Still Requires Talking to People
Companies should use AI aggressively in recruiting where it helps recruiters do better work. They should not use it as
Village of Mulliken
Mulliken opens old mill property to outside bids after investor makes rival pitch
The village council's biggest decision of the night concerned the former Hoover mill property downtown. After months of working toward
National
U.S. threatens sweeping new economic pressure on Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States will impose what he called the toughest sanctions in history on Iran,
Money
Ballot drive targeting utility political spending faces court and legislative tests
A Michigan ballot proposal that would bar regulated gas and electric utilities from making political contributions is facing a legal
Local News
Second suspected homicide under investigation at Ionia prison this year
A death at Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility in Ionia is being investigated as a suspected homicide, the second such investigation
Immigration courts speed deportation orders through mass hearings
Federal immigration courts are scheduling some migrants for mass hearings on short notice and issuing deportation orders when they do
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McMorrow says close Michigan Senate primary signals Democratic growth
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow said Michigan’s close Democratic U.S. Senate primary showed the party is expanding, not fracturing, after Abdul
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Justice Department memo broadens privilege claims for private advisers
Attorney General Todd Blanche took office Monday after being sworn in by federal appeals court judge Emil Bove, a former
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Trump blames Biden as voters sour on economy
President Donald Trump is facing weaker public marks on the economy as he continues to blame former President Joe Biden
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BBC seeks subpoenas for Trump family members in defamation case
The BBC has asked a Florida court to allow subpoenas for Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner in
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Consumers Energy Has Not Earned Another Blank Check
Consumers Energy has not earned the benefit of the doubt. Not on another electric rate hike. Not on the proposed
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ISW says Iran war activity includes militia pressure and tanker attacks
The Institute for the Study of War said Iraqi sources have described recent planning by Prime Minister Ali al Zaydi
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Gold rises as weaker dollar eases rate-hike expectations
Gold prices advanced Friday and headed for a weekly gain as a weaker U.S. dollar and inflation readings reduced expectations
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Lawmakers’ family decisions renew debate over paid leave and careers
Recent decisions by women in national politics have renewed discussion about the difficulty of balancing motherhood with demanding public careers.
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