Holland Fire Dept Seeks Funds to Meet Rising Medical Calls
The 2017 annual report shows a 9 percent rise in calls for service driven mainly by medical emergencies about 800 more per year since 2014. The department seeks funds for portable medications like Narcan and station upgrades to protect staff from carcinogen exposure, including gender inclusive facilities and EMS gear storage.
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Same-day audio for Supreme Court arguments debated
Michael McGough critiques the Supreme Court practice of posting same-day audio only in select cases such as the Trump travel ban and Obergefell. He notes the irregular pattern since 2015 and questions editorial control, transparency, and the influence of high-profile cases and political pressure on access to oral arguments.
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Opioid exposure prompts calls for home visiting programs
A letter highlights how parental substance abuse fuels foster care entries, urging Michigan Senate Bills 397 and 398 to require evidence based home visiting before newborn discharge. It cites a case of a child born drug positive and discusses broader Park Week impacts and funding needs for national parks.
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