Slash Your Medical Debt: How Governments Aid in Michigan

TL/DR - Medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy in the United States and affects over two in five American adults. To tackle this problem, several states and cities are using public money to purchase and forgive medical debt, with Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania all investing millions of dollars for this purpose. However,…

Buncombe Unveils Enhanced Vendor Portal: A New Experience

TL/DR - Buncombe County has launched a new vendor portal with upgraded features that allow vendors to self-register, bid on contracts, manage contract information, and view existing contracts. The updated system includes commodity codes that let vendors specify the goods and services they offer, helping the county determine which suppliers to…

Bookman: Violence Threats are Tarnishing US Politics and Harming Democracy

TL/DR - Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and others have faced racist vandalism, threats of violence, and have been forced out of their homes due to their involvement in the indictment of Donald Trump. These threats have disrupted the functioning of democracy and have incited fear in political figures and election workers nationwide.…

Beloved Crossing Guard Surprised by Grand Rapids Businesses

TL/DR - The article discusses how Jenna Arcidiacono was inspired by 70-year-old crossing guard Brenda Dobbs' constant smiling and waving. Touched by Dobbs' positivity, Arcidiacono decided to do something to give back to her. The specific actions taken by Arcidiacono to give back to Dobbs are not discussed in the text. Surprise gesture by Grand…