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Watershed bioremediation can help restore formerly compromised lands.Credit: Angie Jane Gray, FlickrCC.From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Are there ways living organisms can be used to fix pollution? — M.L., via email Pollution remains one of the most significant environmental challenges, contaminating air, water and soil and posing risks to […]

“At this stage, the question is no longer: how can the individual satisfy his own needs without hurting others, but rather: how can he satisfy his needs without hurting himself, without reproducing, through his aspirations and satisfactions, his dependence on an exploitative apparatus which, in satisfying his needs, perpetuates his servitude? -Herbert Marcuse by Pastor […]

Editor:RE: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Who Really Benefits?    In response to claims that cutting government spending will lead to economic prosperity, it’s vital to look at what this “One Big Beautiful Bill” really does. Rather than offering relief to working families, the bill largely shifts money away from those struggling to make […]

Agency’s single-family mortgage production surges to highest levels in agency’s history LANSING, Mich. – June is National Homeownership Month, and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) is marking the occasion with major momentum — announcing back-to-back record-breaking months for its single-family mortgage and down payment assistance programs.   “These record months are a reflection […]

IRS—-When a taxpayer can’t pay their full tax debt or if paying would cause financial hardship, they should consider applying for an offer in compromise (https://www.irs.gov/payments/offer-in-compromise) For assistance filing for an OIC from a legitimate representative, taxpayers are encouraged to check for a licensed enrolled agent or a reputable accountant in their area.  How an […]

New Eligibility Increase to 400% of the Federal Poverty Limit Will Put Money Back in Michiganders’ Pockets, Help More Families Access Affordable Child Care LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) has expanded access to public-private child care cost-sharing for more working families across the state through the MI […]