Rich Adams
Rich Adams was a print and broadcast journalist for more than four decades. Now a freelance writer, Adams is an avid fan of his beloved Chicago Cubs and also enjoys spending time in the kitchen reconnecting with cooking and baking.
CSA Farms Spread the Harvest Among Shareholders
Agriculture is a major industry in Michigan. Of the state’s 47,000 farms, some succeed because of community-supported agriculture. CSA is a business model wh…
Lugnuts Take the Field with New Manager, Lights
When the home-plate umpire yells “play ball” at Jackson Field on April 8, fans attending the Lansing Lugnuts’ home opener might notice a lot of newness.
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State Teams Up with Feds to End Unemployment Fraud
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, an estimated $8.5 billion was paid to potentially fraudulent unemployment claims, according to a recent audit.
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McLaren Brings State-of-the-Art New Campus to Region
What 60 years ago was Michigan State University farmland has sprouted into the new McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital and health care campus, bringing cutting-…
Human Factor Still Drives Business Growth
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives. Now, as a new normal begins to materialize, companies are striving to accomplish a business-as-…
A Look Back: Pandemic Dominates Headlines in 2021
COVID-19. Pandemic. Delta variant. Omicron variant. Schools reopening, then closing.
These virus-related issues dominated news headlines in 2021, stretchi…
Clock Keeps Ticking on Debt Ceiling
A decision to raise the nation’s debt limit is once again on the clock — and inaction from Congress on the issue could have wide-reaching implications.
Th…
Schor Looks Forward to Second Term as Lansing Mayor
It’s been a challenging four years for Lansing Mayor Andy Schor. In addition to being at the helm of one of Michigan’s most-populous cities, nearly two years…
Warm-Weather Spots Draw Holiday Travelers Back to the Sky
In the post-pandemic world — or at least one with fewer restrictions — travelers are headed to warm-weather locations for the holiday.
“I can tell you I h…
Movers and Shakers Finally Meet on Mackinac Island
The pandemic-delayed spring Detroit Regional Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference took place this year as trees displayed fall colors on Mackinac Island.
Mi…
New Law Governs Sale of Unregulated THC Products
Some convenience stores and smoke shops have used a legal loophole to sell delta-8 products, a derivative of the hemp plant that promises to get users high.
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Going Back to the Workplace Can Rattle Employees
The COVID-19 pandemic may have forever altered the trajectory on what is normal, including the need to have employees work on-site. After more than 18 months…
TikTok Video Resumes Appeal to Gen Z
Back in the day, job seekers compiled paper resumes to mail to employers. That gave way to computer-generated resumes that could be included in online applic…
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