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The Michigan Messenger going forward

By Staff Report | 11.16.11

I am writing today to announce the closure of the Michigan Messenger. After four years of operation in Michigan, the board of the American Independent News Network, has decided to shift publication of its news into a single site, The American Independent at Americanindependent.com. This is part of a shift in strategy, towards new forms [...]

Colorado-based abstinence program provided false and misleading information to Michigan students

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By Todd A. Heywood | 11.16.11

An abstinence-only presentation provided to numerous school districts in Calhoun and Eaton Counties in October of this year provided false and misleading information to students about HIV, experts allege.

Class action lawsuit filed against MERS over unpaid taxes

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By Todd A. Heywood | 11.15.11

Two county registers of deeds filed a class action lawsuit Monday on behalf of Michigan’s 83 counties alleging that the Mortgage Electronic Registration Services owes millions of dollars in property title transfer taxes.

Schuette fights important mercury regulations

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By Eartha Jane Melzer | 11.14.11

Despite evidence of the impact of mercury on children and public health, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette last month joined with 24 other state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to scuttle new EPA regulations that would reduce mercury emissions from power plants.

Police officers walk to save on gas

By Eartha Jane Melzer | 06.30.08 | 9:00 am

Thanks to MichiganLiberal.com for pointing out the latest in what seems to be a trend for police departments facing high fuel bills — walking.

According to the Jackson Citizen Patriot, police there will walk or bike at least one hour per day as part of an effort to bring down spending on fuel.

Earlier this year the city of

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    • beaware

      streetwalkers I think this is a good start on slowing crime in the smaller cities, like Flint. There’s probably a correlation in the increase of crime with the decline of foot patrols by the police, aside from the increased poverty due to lack of jobs that pay a sustainable wage, schools underfunded because administrators earn obscene wages,corporations that rape and pillage then leave hulking skeletons of buildings and poisoned landscapes and rivers. I think the idea of foot patrols and Uber Guber’s idea of smaller high school student populations might actually be on the right track. This State used to shine. It can again. Rest in Peace Stewart. Congratulations E.

    • beaware

      streetwalkers Always a mental challenge to keep up w/Y’All! That is what good reporting should do!! Stimulate conversations toward betterment of man instead of talking about what was on the Simpsons last nite or the Sopranos!
      I disagree somewhat LoRayne. I would much rather see beat cops instead of cameras that will be broken, or God forbid the listening posts used in parts of L.A..I think that visible presence would go a long way in starting the rebirth of urban settings. Just one man’s thinking. There have been studies done, papers written, arguing that “Broken Windows” does not work.Harcourt/Ludwig, the U.of M. study-Thatcher paper, etc. I have only read snippets of their arguments. I see viability on both sides of the coin to a degree. And Flint was a bad example, I cede that. If The DonFather were indicted, tried, and convicted(again), and “SuperChief” uh…retired, the 46plus police officers reinstated, maybe, and a Prayer thrown in, maybe it could help.Thank You Mich. Messenger for keeping the Truth alive. Always a Pleasure L.!

    • beaware

      streetwalkers I think this is a good start on slowing crime in the smaller cities, like Flint. There's probably a correlation in the increase of crime with the decline of foot patrols by the police, aside from the increased poverty due to lack of jobs that pay a sustainable wage, schools underfunded because administrators earn obscene wages,corporations that rape and pillage then leave hulking skeletons of buildings and poisoned landscapes and rivers. I think the idea of foot patrols and Uber Guber's idea of smaller high school student populations might actually be on the right track. This State used to shine. It can again. Rest in Peace Stewart. Congratulations E.

    • LoRayne Apo-Joynt

      Depends a lot on the city Actually, Flint would not be a strong example since its mayor recently made massive cuts in the police force.  They will have too few officers to cover this fairly large urban center.

      Foot patrols might work in areas identified as “hot spots”.  In Saginaw, for example, there are areas where there have been many concentrated reports of gunfire that might be worth establishing regular foot patrols and perhaps sending a mobile station in the form of a van to help these foot patrols.

      But another concept that this state doesn't explore well is the concept of “broken window” policing.  By asking the help of the community to focus on code enforcement and blight reduction — replacing broken windows, improving overall street appearance — the amount of crime may actually fall without changing the patrol process.  There are studies on this effect, which could ultimately help reduce gas consumption spent on police response.

    • beaware

      streetwalkers Always a mental challenge to keep up w/Y'All! That is what good reporting should do!! Stimulate conversations toward betterment of man instead of talking about what was on the Simpsons last nite or the Sopranos!

      I disagree somewhat LoRayne. I would much rather see beat cops instead of cameras that will be broken, or God forbid the listening posts used in parts of L.A..I think that visible presence would go a long way in starting the rebirth of urban settings. Just one man's thinking. There have been studies done, papers written, arguing that “Broken Windows” does not work.Harcourt/Ludwig, the U.of M. study-Thatcher paper, etc. I have only read snippets of their arguments. I see viability on both sides of the coin to a degree. And Flint was a bad example, I cede that. If The DonFather were indicted, tried, and convicted(again), and “SuperChief” uh…retired, the 46plus police officers reinstated, maybe, and a Prayer thrown in, maybe it could help.Thank You Mich. Messenger for keeping the Truth alive. Always a Pleasure L.!

    • LoRayne Apo-Joynt

      Depends a lot on the city Actually, Flint would not be a strong example since its mayor recently made massive cuts in the police force.  They will have too few officers to cover this fairly large urban center.

      Foot patrols might work in areas identified as “hot spots”.  In Saginaw, for example, there are areas where there have been many concentrated reports of gunfire that might be worth establishing regular foot patrols and perhaps sending a mobile station in the form of a van to help these foot patrols.

      But another concept that this state doesn’t explore well is the concept of “broken window” policing.  By asking the help of the community to focus on code enforcement and blight reduction — replacing broken windows, improving overall street appearance — the amount of crime may actually fall without changing the patrol process.  There are studies on this effect, which could ultimately help reduce gas consumption spent on police response.

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