Policy & Legislation

The contentious rezoning request in Keweenaw County, involving 80 acres in Grant Township leased by Black Bear, Inc. and owned by The Nature Conservancy, has sparked a vigorous debate among residents and county officials. Black Bear, Inc. seeks to change the zoning designation from single-family

The planet is facing unprecedented environmental crises, with breaking heat records, widespread contamination by PFAS and toxic chemicals, and high rates of cancer in fenceline communities. Global treaties concerning climate, plastics, biodiversity, and oceans are at an impasse. The oil and gas

The implications of Michigan's new tipped-wage law are stirring significant debate among local restaurants and the employees who depend on tips. Set to be implemented next month, the law will increase the current tipped wage from $3.93 an hour to $5.99 an hour starting February 21. This

Evan Quarles presents a compelling condemnation of the United States' actions in Palestine while also offering a critique of the U.S. justice system. Quarles details their involvement in a protest against U.S. policies and military support for Israel, which led to significant legal

The UK government has launched a new independent commission to reform adult social care, a key pledge from Labour’s election manifesto. This commission, led by cross-bench peer Louise Casey, aims to address the sector's deep-rooted issues through a two-phase approach. The first phase will i

Over the past two years, Scotland has been grappling with a significant issue of environmental regulation breaches across nearly 1,000 sites, prompting calls for tougher enforcement measures and potential changes to the law. The breaches span a diverse range of facilities, including nuclear sites,