Local Columns, Blogs, Editorials, Letters and Guest Columns from Saginaw, Michigan.noemail@noemail.org (Jodi McFarland | jmcfarlan@mlive.com)Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:31:42 GMTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/http://www.mlive.com/opinion/saginaw/index.ssf/en-usnoLocal Columns, Blogs, Editorials, Letters and Guest Columns from Saginaw, Michigan.noemail@noemail.orghttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/saginaw/index.ssf/2014/10/jodi_mcfarland_keep_saginaw_ki.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Jodi McFarland | jmcfarlan@mlive.com)Sun, 5 Oct 2014 18:35:46 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2014:/opinion/saginaw/index.ssf/3477.14090765The Saginaw News has fielded a team each year, and with double-elimination play and three years under our belts, that makes a total of six games. We even lent our vocal stylings to start the day with "the Star Spangled Banner," surprising ourselves a little.noThe Saginaw News has fielded a team each year, and with double-elimination play and three years under our belts, that makes a total of six games. We even lent our vocal stylings to start the day with "the Star Spangled Banner," surprising ourselves a little.noemail@noemail.org (Jodi McFarland | jmcfarlan@mlive.com)The Saginaw News has fielded a team each year, and with double-elimination play and three years under our belts, that makes a total of six games. We even lent our vocal stylings to start the day with "the Star Spangled Banner," surprising ourselves a little.http://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2018/10/michigan_must_act_to_protect_d.htmltag:PFASnoemail@noemail.org (MLive Media Group Editorial Board)Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:30:54 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.22057023New Jersey, New Hampshire and California have all taken significant steps to protect their drinking water in the face of inaction by the federal government.noNew Jersey, New Hampshire and California have all taken significant steps to protect their drinking water in the face of inaction by the federal government.noemail@noemail.org (MLive Media Group Editorial Board)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.tag:PFAShttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2018/07/pfas_crisis_demands_federal_st.htmltag:PFASnoemail@noemail.org (MLive Media Group Editorial Board)Fri, 13 Jul 2018 15:44:35 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.21944124More than a dozen communities across Michigan are already affected by PFAS as the chemicals contaminate drinking water, creating a real public health threat.noMore than a dozen communities across Michigan are already affected by PFAS as the chemicals contaminate drinking water, creating a real public health threat.noemail@noemail.org (MLive Media Group Editorial Board)More than a dozen communities across Michigan are already affected by PFAS as the chemicals contaminate drinking water, creating a real public health threat.tag:PFAShttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2018/05/michigans_next_governor_needs.htmltag:michigan-beyondnoemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Fri, 25 May 2018 11:45:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.21892300Michigan has a lot of big problems, from roads to water infrastructure. noMichigan has a lot of big problems, from roads to water infrastructure.noemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Michigan has a lot of big problems, from roads to water infrastructure.tag:michigan-beyondhttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2018/04/3_ideas_to_reduce_gun_violence.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Guest Voices)Thu, 26 Apr 2018 13:30:36 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.21856126Amid 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."noAmid 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."noemail@noemail.org (Guest Voices)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."http://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/12/john_hiner_2017_year-end_colum.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (John Hiner | MLive Media Group)Fri, 29 Dec 2017 15:07:58 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.21664435It was a news year in Michigan that ranged from public health hazards bubbling under neighborhoods, to mental health issues ignored in the justice system.noIt was a news year in Michigan that ranged from public health hazards bubbling under neighborhoods, to mental health issues ignored in the justice system.noemail@noemail.org (John Hiner | MLive Media Group)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.http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2017/10/should_we_really_have_a_holida.htmltag:lifeandculturetag:michigan-tyltnoemail@noemail.org (MLive.com)Mon, 9 Oct 2017 14:45:47 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/news/index.ssf/2926.21424043Keep Columbus Day or end it? Register your vote.noKeep Columbus Day or end it? Register your vote.noemail@noemail.org (MLive.com)Keep Columbus Day or end it? Register your vote.tag:lifeandculture, tag:michigan-tylthttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/06/asian_carp_discovery_raises_st.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Fri, 30 Jun 2017 13:32:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.20955548The 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,...noThe 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,...noemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)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,...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/06/lifetime_auto_accident_coverag.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Wed, 14 Jun 2017 14:30:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.20868780Dr. 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...noDr. 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...noemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)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...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/06/congress_must_fund_new_soo_loc.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Tue, 13 Jun 2017 13:32:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.20860158Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, represents Michigan's 1st Congressional District, covering the Upper and northern Lower Peninsula. John Moolenaar, R-Midland, represents the 4th District in north and central Michigan. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. ...noJack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, represents Michigan's 1st Congressional District, covering the Upper and northern Lower Peninsula. John Moolenaar, R-Midland, represents the 4th District in north and central Michigan. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. ...noemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, represents Michigan's 1st Congressional District, covering the Upper and northern Lower Peninsula. John Moolenaar, R-Midland, represents the 4th District in north and central Michigan. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. ...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/05/michigan_cant_sustain_teacher.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Tue, 30 May 2017 13:32:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.20768497Arlan Meekhof, R-West Olive, represents the 30th Michigan Senate District, which includes all of Ottawa County. He is the Senate majority leader. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check...noArlan Meekhof, R-West Olive, represents the 30th Michigan Senate District, which includes all of Ottawa County. He is the Senate majority leader. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check...noemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Arlan Meekhof, R-West Olive, represents the 30th Michigan Senate District, which includes all of Ottawa County. He is the Senate majority leader. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/05/lawmakers_are_ill-advised_to_a.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Thu, 25 May 2017 13:32:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.20742419Pam Taylor retired from Adrian Public Schools after 21 years of teaching information technology and math. She also served as co-chair of the AHS accreditation committee. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And...noPam Taylor retired from Adrian Public Schools after 21 years of teaching information technology and math. She also served as co-chair of the AHS accreditation committee. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And...noemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Pam Taylor retired from Adrian Public Schools after 21 years of teaching information technology and math. She also served as co-chair of the AHS accreditation committee. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/05/how_we_are_helping_michigan_an.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Mon, 22 May 2017 13:05:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.20724614Tom Price, M.D., is the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. Tom Price By Tom Price...noTom Price, M.D., is the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. Tom Price By Tom Price...noemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Tom Price, M.D., is the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission. Tom Price By Tom Price...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/04/defend_the_value_of_michigan_w.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Wed, 19 Apr 2017 12:32:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.20508473Tim Sneller, D-Burton, represents Michigan's 50th House District. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission.  Tim Sneller By State Rep. Tim Sneller For the...noTim Sneller, D-Burton, represents Michigan's 50th House District. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission.  Tim Sneller By State Rep. Tim Sneller For the...noemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Tim Sneller, D-Burton, represents Michigan's 50th House District. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines for submission.  Tim Sneller By State Rep. Tim Sneller For the...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/04/despite_trump_orders_on_clean.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Thu, 6 Apr 2017 13:09:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.20435674Brandon Hofmeister is Consumers Energy's vice president of governmental and public affairs and a former energy law professor at the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. ...noBrandon Hofmeister is Consumers Energy's vice president of governmental and public affairs and a former energy law professor at the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. ...noemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Brandon Hofmeister is Consumers Energy's vice president of governmental and public affairs and a former energy law professor at the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. ...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/04/tweet_to_trump_great_lakes_cle.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Wed, 5 Apr 2017 13:09:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.20435628John Austin, who directs the Michigan Economic Center, created and led the Brookings Economic Institution's Great Lakes Economic Initiative. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines...noJohn Austin, who directs the Michigan Economic Center, created and led the Brookings Economic Institution's Great Lakes Economic Initiative. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines...noemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)John Austin, who directs the Michigan Economic Center, created and led the Brookings Economic Institution's Great Lakes Economic Initiative. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to check out our guidelines...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/03/presidents_budget_plan_undercu.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Fri, 31 Mar 2017 13:32:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.20408106Chris Lu is a senior fellow at the University of Virginia Miller Center. He served as the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor during the Obama administration. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And...noChris Lu is a senior fellow at the University of Virginia Miller Center. He served as the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor during the Obama administration. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And...noemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Chris Lu is a senior fellow at the University of Virginia Miller Center. He served as the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor during the Obama administration. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/03/legalize_sports_betting_a_bipa.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Fri, 31 Mar 2017 12:02:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.20407948Robert L. Kosowski, D-Westland, represents the 16th Michigan House District. He is the sponsor of House Bill 4060. Brandt Iden, R-Oshtemo, is chairman of the House Regulatory Reform Committee. He represents the 61st District. If you have a guest column...noRobert L. Kosowski, D-Westland, represents the 16th Michigan House District. He is the sponsor of House Bill 4060. Brandt Iden, R-Oshtemo, is chairman of the House Regulatory Reform Committee. He represents the 61st District. If you have a guest column...noemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Robert L. Kosowski, D-Westland, represents the 16th Michigan House District. He is the sponsor of House Bill 4060. Brandt Iden, R-Oshtemo, is chairman of the House Regulatory Reform Committee. He represents the 61st District. If you have a guest column...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/03/repeal_costly_replacement_miss.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Sun, 26 Mar 2017 11:03:35 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.20378901Gretchen Whitmer is a former prosecutor and former minority leader of the Michigan Senate. She is seeking the 2018 Democratic nomination for governor. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to...noGretchen Whitmer is a former prosecutor and former minority leader of the Michigan Senate. She is seeking the 2018 Democratic nomination for governor. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to...noemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Gretchen Whitmer is a former prosecutor and former minority leader of the Michigan Senate. She is seeking the 2018 Democratic nomination for governor. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be sure to...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/03/its_time_to_expand_transparenc.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Fri, 24 Mar 2017 13:38:35 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.20377336Brandt Iden Brandt Iden, R-Oshtemo, represents the 61st Michigan House District, which encompasses the city of Portage as well as Oshtemo, Prairie Ronde, Schoolcraft and Texas townships. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins....noBrandt Iden Brandt Iden, R-Oshtemo, represents the 61st Michigan House District, which encompasses the city of Portage as well as Oshtemo, Prairie Ronde, Schoolcraft and Texas townships. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins....noemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Brandt Iden Brandt Iden, R-Oshtemo, represents the 61st Michigan House District, which encompasses the city of Portage as well as Oshtemo, Prairie Ronde, Schoolcraft and Texas townships. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins....tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columnshttp://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/03/michigan_house_sheds_light_on.htmltag:dphawkintag:statewide-guest-columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Fri, 24 Mar 2017 12:02:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2017:/opinion/index.ssf/4809.20377112Donna Lasinski, D-Scio Township, represents the 52nd Michigan House District, which encompasses western Washtenaw County, including Chelsea and Saline, along with Northfield and Salem townships. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be...noDonna Lasinski, D-Scio Township, represents the 52nd Michigan House District, which encompasses western Washtenaw County, including Chelsea and Saline, along with Northfield and Salem townships. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be...noemail@noemail.org (Guest writer)Donna Lasinski, D-Scio Township, represents the 52nd Michigan House District, which encompasses western Washtenaw County, including Chelsea and Saline, along with Northfield and Salem townships. If you have a guest column to share, email Opinion Curator Dan Hawkins. And be...tag:dphawkin, tag:statewide-guest-columns