Traverse City Record-Eagle Forums

Forum: TC Light & Power at critical point

2012-02-12T07:14:57-05:00

We are at a critical point in the history of Traverse City Light & Power. The benefits we enjoy, including the lowest rates in the region, high reliability and local, non-political decision-making, are at risk.

Forum: HopeLine gives phones to needy

2012-02-08T07:19:11-05:00

If you received a new phone for the holidays, you can easily turn your old device into a lifeline by recycling it or putting it in the hands of someone who needs it.

Forum: Moving can't be only autism option

2012-02-07T07:18:48-05:00

Michigan is currently ranked in the top 10 worst places to live for children with autism. Today, the best option for families to get help is to move out of state, where autism is covered by insurance.

Forum: Help ensure no vet goes hungry

2012-02-01T07:28:09-05:00

"Jessica" is a U.S. Navy veteran. $7.50 an hour doesn't stretch far, and Jessica is now turning to the emergency food bank to help make ends meet.

Forum: An alternative to layoffs

2012-01-31T07:23:02-05:00

In the late 1970s, California adopted an innovative idea: Employers needing to temporarily cut their payroll hours due to decreased demand for their products or services could reduce employees' hours across the board rather than laying off a portion of their workforce.

Forum: Migrant worker study to be shared

2012-01-26T07:34:33-05:00

How does an agricultural economy supplying local and national markets manage to survive and flourish in our area? Who works in the orchards, vineyards, fields and processing plants?

Forum: Recycling creates jobs, energy

2012-01-24T07:32:53-05:00

Forum: Campaign finance reform needed

2012-01-22T06:14:57-05:00

Forum: Keeping Michigan warm this winter

2012-01-19T06:52:54-05:00

Forum: Suttons Bay's school dilemma

2012-01-17T07:28:10-05:00