The Dangerous Myth of Gun-Free Zones
There is a dangerous myth that persists in society today: that gun-free zones are somehow safer. The idea is appealing
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Michigan News
Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan governorship, pledges affordability focus
Jocelyn Benson defeated Republican Congressman John James in Michigan’s gubernatorial race on Tuesday, according to an Associated Press projection. Benson,
Eaton County
Eaton County attorney general candidate concedes state race
Eli Savit, the Democratic candidate for Michigan attorney general, defeated Republican challenger Doug Lloyd in Tuesday's election. Lloyd, who represented
Ingham County
Michigan Democrats secure state trifecta to advance voting rights
Michigan Democrats are on track to control the state House, the state Senate, and the governor's office, ending two years
Opinion
Stop Calling Every Welfare Policy Communism—and Stop Calling Nordic Capitalism Socialism
The word “socialism” is doing too much work in American politics, and it is keeping people from having an honest
Village of Mulliken
Mulliken council sets $125,000 asking price for elevator property and backs sewer grant application
The Village of Mulliken council met Monday, November 2, 2026, and approved the October 5 meeting minutes and treasurer’s report.
National
Trump tours White House ballroom construction after GOP midterm losses
President Donald Trump spent Wednesday justifying the construction of a sprawling White House ballroom, inviting reporters into the cavernous site
Money
Benson outlines economic and healthcare plans for Michigan
Jocelyn Benson, who became governor-elect on Wednesday, has outlined a series of economic and healthcare initiatives aimed at addressing Michigan's
Local News
13-year-old pleads responsible in Jackson teen’s fatal shooting
A 13-year-old has pleaded responsible to manslaughter in the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Isaiah Ramos-Bostwick, Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney Kelsey
The Proposed Property Tax Increase in Eaton County: A Concerned Look
Hey Eaton County, have you heard about the proposed property tax increase? They’re talking about adding another 3.0 mills to
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Mulliken council votes to join statewide municipal league, chase $250,000 road grant match
The Mulliken village council voted to join the Michigan Municipal League, paying roughly $608 in annual dues plus an optional
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Mulliken council approves roughly $55,000 storm sewer repair after Main Street sinkhole
The Mulliken village council approved a contractor's bid of about $55,400 to repair a collapsing storm sewer line on Main
Read MoreThe Perils of Gun-Free Zones: A Case Against Disarming Law-Abiding Citizens
The notion of a “gun-free zone” has been touted as a solution to the problem of gun violence, but in
Read MoreA Call for Accountability
Legal Action Against Dangerous Rhetoric and Security Lapses In recent times, we’ve seen a disturbing trend: inflammatory rhetoric and incitements
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Mulliken council approves height variance for warehouse expansion, cites new jobs
The Village Council approved a zoning variance allowing a local light-industrial business to build a large storage and shipping addition
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Mulliken council approves larger gas station sign, shifts nearly $62,000 to cover budget shortfalls
The Mulliken village council approved a variance allowing a much larger sign at the local gas station, despite the village's
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Mulliken council approves new sewer lagoon pump and replacement truck after drainage problems surface
The Mulliken village council's May meeting centered on two significant equipment purchases — a new sewer lagoon pump and a
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Mulliken council picks Potter Street for repaving over French Street, tables new plow truck purchase
Village trustees opened business by approving the March meeting minutes and the treasurer's report without objection. The treasurer's report, presented
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