Lauren Hager listens and shares

How many threats of state government shutdown do Michigan citizens have to face before a solution is found? As state legislators struggle to agree on an annual budget before today’s deadline, we’re once again reminded of the necessity to see that this impasse doesn’t happen again.  The reasons for firm action on this issue are [...]

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  The last two Saturdays in September were memorable ones for the unborn.  People, young and older alike, who believe that life is precious, walked in both Lapeer and St. Clair Counties to raise needed financial resources to local pregnancy care centers.    On September 19 I joined the Lapeer Pregnancy Care Center staff and volunteers at [...]

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Nolan Finley makes a great point in the Detroit News. He says that the higher estate tax that some Democrats are proposing will persuade people of wealth to move out of Michigan. His argument goes something like this: “The wealthy are the most mobile people in the world. Many of Michigan’s richest retirees already declare [...]

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    There is a growing enthusiasm for the Lauren Hager for State Senate campaign. A large group of supporters gathered this week to receive campaign updates and to volunteer for the various subcommittees. Campaign Chair Pauline Repp kicked off our meeting with information about Volunteer cards and our upcoming spaghetti dinner fundraiser. This event [...]

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   Sunday afternoon marked the beginning of the annual Roof-sit fundraising effort for the St. Clair County Child Abuse/Neglect Council.Birchwood Mall in Fort Gratiot is the scene for this worthwhile event.The council provides numerous services to the youth of St. Clair County in PREVENTION  programs.  These programs are targeted at parents before they become abusive [...]

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As Michigan legislators and the governor hammer out a budget, tough decisions must be made.  As the give-and-take process of negotiations takes place, people’s lives are being affected. According the Detroit News, Michigan’s budget crisis is expected to prevent expansion of children’s health insurance coverage because the state can’t afford to match an extra $100 [...]

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It’s understandable why people often become cynical about governmental leaders.  Politicians are often guilty of making promises that will not come to fruition.   Case in point:  In a recent State of the State Address, Gov. Granholm made a solemn promise that our state government would award a scholarship of $4,000 to each student that [...]

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The Woods and Waters exhibition in Imlay City this past weekend drew huge crowds.  Hundreds upon hundreds of hunters, fishermen and sportsmen of many stripes gathered in this Lapeer County city to learn more of their hobbies, trade stories with others and purchase many types of sophisticated equipment. I was privileged to spend time at [...]

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I’ve been a Detroit Tiger fan ever since my elementary school days in Northern Lapeer County.  I agonized over the Tigers’ cellar-dwelling days of the early ’50s and rejoiced in their pennant winning years. Tiger heroes such as Kaline, Cash and Horton will always be etched in my memory.  Their heroics along with many of [...]

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  Carl Hager   1902 – 1992     Today is Labor Day.  Our nation has celebrated this holiday for more than 125 years.  In fact, this national observance first took place September 5, 1882 in New York City.  The purpose was to recognize the social and economic achievements of American workers.   When I think [...]

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