Jackson Opinion tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/opinion/jackson/index.ssf/4596 2018-10-22T17:31:42Z Local Columns, Blogs, Editorials, Letters and Guest Columns from Jackson, Michigan. Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance The long-awaited payoff for the biggest tax break in Jackson history tag:www.mlive.com,2013:/opinion/jackson/index.ssf//4596.10778493 2013-06-20T18:30:00Z 2013-06-20T19:32:24Z This is good news for Jackson, because the theory behind tax breaks is they eventually expire and build a community's tax base. MLive-Jackson Citizen Patriot Editorial Board http://connect.mlive.com/user/ebjackson/index.html This is good news for Jackson, because the theory behind tax breaks is they eventually expire and build a community's tax base. Michigan must act to protect drinking water from PFAS tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.22057023 2018-10-22T17:30:54Z 2018-10-22T17:31:42Z New Jersey, New Hampshire and California have all taken significant steps to protect their drinking water in the face of inaction by the federal government. MLive Media Group Editorial Board http://connect.mlive.com/user/mliveeditorial/index.html New Jersey, New Hampshire and California have all taken significant steps to protect their drinking water in the face of inaction by the federal government. Snyder, Schuette need to remove Sheriff Rand. Now. tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/opinion/jackson/index.ssf/4596.21956677 2018-07-31T13:53:00Z 2018-07-31T14:54:08Z As a gubernatorial candidate for governor, Attorney General Bill Schuette's safest course is to sit on the Rand issue. But the safest choice is not always the right one. MLive-Jackson Citizen Patriot Editorial Board http://connect.mlive.com/user/ebjackson/index.html As a gubernatorial candidate for governor, Attorney General Bill Schuette's safest course is to sit on the Rand issue. But the safest choice is not always the right one. PFAS crisis demands federal, state action tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.21944124 2018-07-13T15:44:35Z 2018-07-13T15:45:53Z More than a dozen communities across Michigan are already affected by PFAS as the chemicals contaminate drinking water, creating a real public health threat. MLive Media Group Editorial Board http://connect.mlive.com/user/mliveeditorial/index.html More than a dozen communities across Michigan are already affected by PFAS as the chemicals contaminate drinking water, creating a real public health threat. Andrea Clark, new driver in hand, powers to JCWGA Match Play title tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/sports/jackson/index.ssf/4598.21943324 2018-07-12T20:15:00Z 2018-07-13T03:59:06Z "I stood over that one and knew I just had to hit it straight," Clark said. "I wasn't thinking about what I'd done for the last 17 holes." Tony Garcia | agarcia6@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/agarcia7/index.html "I stood over that one and knew I just had to hit it straight," Clark said. "I wasn't thinking about what I'd done for the last 17 holes." City Council should impeach Frounfelker if he won't resign tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/opinion/jackson/index.ssf/4596.21911632 2018-06-11T17:46:27Z 2018-06-14T15:37:59Z City Council has yet to take any action, beyond the exploratory. We hope council rectifies that at Tuesday night's meeting. MLive-Jackson Citizen Patriot Editorial Board http://connect.mlive.com/user/ebjackson/index.html City Council has yet to take any action, beyond the exploratory. We hope council rectifies that at Tuesday night's meeting. Column: Michigan's next governor needs plan for new jobs and education tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.21892300 2018-05-25T11:45:00Z 2018-05-25T11:45:23Z Michigan has a lot of big problems, from roads to water infrastructure. Guest writer http://connect.mlive.com/user/grwriter/index.html Michigan has a lot of big problems, from roads to water infrastructure. It's time for Schuette, Snyder to take action and remove Sheriff Rand tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/opinion/jackson/index.ssf/4596.21890510 2018-05-23T14:57:00Z 2018-05-23T19:44:14Z State leaders need to set politics aside and do the right thing for the residents of Jackson County by removing Sheriff Steven Rand from office. MLive-Jackson Citizen Patriot Editorial Board http://connect.mlive.com/user/ebjackson/index.html State leaders need to set politics aside and do the right thing for the residents of Jackson County by removing Sheriff Steven Rand from office. 3 ideas to reduce gun violence emerged from my conversations with 150 Americans | Opinion tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.21856126 2018-04-26T13:30:36Z 2018-04-26T14:33:09Z Amid all the talk about gun control, we haven't had a frank discussion about responsible gun ownership. Let's have one, writes Alabama resident David Preston, a participant in the Advance Local project "Guns, An American Conversation." Guest Voices http://connect.mlive.com/user/bamaguestopinion/index.html Amid all the talk about gun control, we haven't had a frank discussion about responsible gun ownership. Let's have one, writes Alabama resident David Preston, a participant in the Advance Local project "Guns, An American Conversation." Rand must go - resign or be removed tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/opinion/jackson/index.ssf/4596.21770832 2018-02-23T16:14:00Z 2018-02-23T16:52:02Z We also call on the Jackson County Board of Commissioners to conduct a full investigation to determine who may have been complicit in creating a culture of bigotry. MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot opinion http://connect.mlive.com/user/cvjackson/index.html We also call on the Jackson County Board of Commissioners to conduct a full investigation to determine who may have been complicit in creating a culture of bigotry. MLive's strongest journalism protected our communities in 2017 tag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.21664435 2017-12-29T15:07:58Z 2017-12-29T15:15:07Z It was a news year in Michigan that ranged from public health hazards bubbling under neighborhoods, to mental health issues ignored in the justice system. John Hiner | MLive Media Group http://connect.mlive.com/user/jhinter/index.html It was a news year in Michigan that ranged from public health hazards bubbling under neighborhoods, to mental health issues ignored in the justice system. Guest column: Tax reform means lower taxes, bigger paychecks for Michigan families tag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/jackson/index.ssf/4596.21515529 2017-10-31T16:00:00Z 2017-10-31T16:04:30Z MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot opinion http://connect.mlive.com/user/cvjackson/index.html Should we really have a holiday praising Christopher Columbus? tag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/index.ssf/2926.21424043 2017-10-09T14:45:47Z 2017-10-09T14:54:39Z Keep Columbus Day or end it? Register your vote. MLive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/mlivestaff/index.html Keep Columbus Day or end it? Register your vote. Guest column: Honoring our commitments to our veterans tag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/jackson/index.ssf/4596.21368581 2017-09-30T13:00:00Z 2017-09-30T13:04:24Z MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot opinion http://connect.mlive.com/user/cvjackson/index.html Center for Family Health column: Prevention can help avoid gum disease tag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/jackson/index.ssf/4596.21281008 2017-09-24T14:00:00Z 2017-09-24T14:05:44Z MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot opinion http://connect.mlive.com/user/cvjackson/index.html Guest column: 'Forever GI Bill' brings brighter future to veterans tag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/jackson/index.ssf/4596.21172506 2017-08-27T13:00:00Z 2017-08-28T14:39:10Z MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot opinion http://connect.mlive.com/user/cvjackson/index.html Guest column: Community health centers key ingredient for healthy America tag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/jackson/index.ssf/4596.21196819 2017-08-26T13:00:00Z 2017-08-26T13:03:04Z MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot opinion http://connect.mlive.com/user/cvjackson/index.html Guest column: Making progress on the people's priorities tag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/jackson/index.ssf/4596.21094504 2017-08-06T13:00:00Z 2017-08-06T13:01:31Z MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot opinion http://connect.mlive.com/user/cvjackson/index.html Center for Family Health column: Opioid, heroin addiction public epidemic tag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/jackson/index.ssf/4596.21068908 2017-07-30T13:00:00Z 2017-07-30T13:01:57Z MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot opinion http://connect.mlive.com/user/cvjackson/index.html As Asian carp discovery raises stakes, White House must release study tag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.20955548 2017-06-30T13:32:00Z 2017-06-30T13:33:05Z The authors are the members of Michigan's Republican congressional delegation. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. By U.S. Reps. Bill Huizenga, Jack Bergman,... Guest writer http://connect.mlive.com/user/grwriter/index.html The authors are the members of Michigan's Republican congressional delegation. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. By U.S. Reps. Bill Huizenga, Jack Bergman,... Lifetime auto accident coverage is worth keeping tag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.20868780 2017-06-14T14:30:00Z 2017-06-14T14:31:22Z Dr. Brad Uren is co-chair of the Michigan State Medical Society's Committee on Legislation and Regulations and an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of Michigan. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan... Guest writer http://connect.mlive.com/user/grwriter/index.html Dr. Brad Uren is co-chair of the Michigan State Medical Society's Committee on Legislation and Regulations and an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of Michigan. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan...