Opinion

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As the days get longer and warm weather returns, drivers should expect an increase in motorcyclists on Michigan roadways, state officials advise. With that in mind, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson this week reminded motorists to be alert and attentive about motorcyclists as she relaunched the Michigan Department of State’s annual “Look Twice, Save a Life” public education campaign.

Michigan health officials and parents from the I Vaccinate campaign celebrated National Infant Immunization Week in April. The week highlights the importance of protecting young children from vaccine-preventable diseases through immunization, which is more important now than ever with 48 Michigan counties dropping below 70 percent coverage for childhood immunization rates.

On March 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan, 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over the counter (OTC), nonprescription use – the first naloxone product approved for use without a prescription. Naloxone is a medication that rapidly reverses the effects of opioid overdose and is a standard medical treatment for opioid overdose.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed April as Month of the Military Child, to recognize children of service members who offer their families and armed forces communities unwavering support while facing challenges related to military life.

A society’s first responsibility is to protect its children. We aren’t doing a very good job at fulfilling that basic obligation to the next generation.