‘They destroyed our little town.’ What Michigan’s auto industry left behind September 25, 2023 | Paula Gardner, Kelly House in Business Watch
Opinion | Accountability a must for the governor who neglected Flint April 13, 2021 | Jim Ananich in Guest Commentary Rick Snyder’s attorneys argue that “neglecting a city is not a crime.” That should scare all of us.
Opinion | This Labor Day, let’s get workers the overtime pay they deserve August 30, 2018 | Nick Hanauer, Jim Ananich in Guest Commentary It's time to bolster the forgotten middle class by finally expanding overtime eligibility here in Michigan.
Pass Flint authority to ensure water funds used effectively September 20, 2016 | Jim Ananich in Guest Commentary State Sen. Jim Ananich, D-Flint, argues for more urgency on the part of government in helping Flint residents gain the benefits of relief effort
College affordability will shape Michigan’s future economy November 12, 2015 | Jim Ananich in Guest Commentary Bipartisan legislation in Lansing can help lessen the debt for Michigan college graduates
Middle-class families need a fairer tax system to get ahead August 21, 2015 | Jim Ananich, Rebekah Warren in Guest Commentary A graduated income tax would give working families a toehold, and make the wealthiest pay more, say two Michigan state senators.
Michigan could lead on making voting easier, but no movement in Lansing July 29, 2014 | Jim Ananich in Guest Commentary Why is turnout so low in non-presidential elections? Some simple reforms could make it easier to cast a ballot, and make the state’s voter participation close the gap with registration.
As Michigan recovers, don’t forget jobs and the jobless January 15, 2014 | Jim Ananich in Guest Commentary
