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A warning about dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning

With homes being sealed up against the coming winter chill, it’s a good time to make sure the snug indoor environment is a safe one. For Carbon Monoxide Safety Awareness Month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and Michigan State Police are reminding residents of the dangers of CO and urge them to take preventive steps to protect themselves and their loved ones. “Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that you cannot see, taste or smell – but it can be deadly when you breathe it in,” Dr. Natasha ...

Time to build on universal afterschool access in state

This opinion was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com. Our state has been embroiled in a long list of political debates this election season. But one poll revealed something exciting about Michiganders: We agree on the value of afterschool. In an EPIC/MRA survey conducted in August of 600 likely voters across the political spectrum, 72% said access to affordable, quality afterschool and summer programs was extremely or very important. When respondents learned that five of every six Michigan ...

Saying thanks to nation’s county election workers

BOUQUET: The National Association of Counties extends its appreciation to the hundreds of thousands of Americans who help carry out the election process so that registered voters can cast their ballots. The county role in election administration is extensive; in 36 states, counties have primary responsibility for election administration, and we share the work with cities and towns in six more. In 2024 alone, counties coordinated more than 630,000 poll workers across approximately 78,000 polling places on Election Day, in jurisdictions ranging from fewer than 100 voters to those ...