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What Homeowners Need to Know About the Claims Payment Process February 19, 2016 When a claims adjuster inspects the damage to a home after an insurance claim is filed, the insurance company will offer a certain amount for the necessary repairs or to replace personal belongings. Here's a look at how the process works. Topic: Home, Insurance

Excellent Education for All February 16, 2016 One of Michigan Teacher of the Year Rick Joseph’s platform items is addressing how income inequality affects education. Here, he speaks from personal experience teaching for several years in vastly different districts. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Sledding Safety Tips for Winter Fun January 25, 2016 When there’s snow on the ground, kids are ready to pull out their sleds and find the nearest hill, but it's important to remember safety. Topic: Safety, Education

Saginawesome! A visit to Saginaw HS and Carrollton MS January 19, 2016 When I first stepped inside Saginaw High School, I could feel a palpable sense of resiliency and community pride that runs deep in this mid-Michigan town. ... Topic: Community, MTOY, Teaching

Got a Claim? Roles for You and the Insurer January 13, 2016 When most people sign up for their policies, the insurer’s role is briefly explained in relation to oversight of contracting work. However, it is easy to forget this information over time and especially when an upsetting event happens that warrants a claim. Topic: Home, Insurance, Education

CDC: ‘Take 3’ Actions to Fight the Flu January 12, 2016 It’s the time of year for sniffling, sneezing and all that other stuff – flu season. The Centers for Disease Control is ready to help with a three-part action plan for prevention. Topic: Safety, Education

10 Tips to Avoid Parking Lot Hazards December 17, 2015 During the busy holiday season, there are many distractions that make parking lots a fairly dangerous place to be. If everyone does their part and respects others by adhering to smart safety tips, accidents will be minimized significantly. ... Topic: Auto, Safety, Insurance

What’s Bill of Rights Day? Ask a Meemic Educator! December 15, 2015 Americans are very fond of saying they know their “rights”!  But how many of us truly know why we have those “rights” or how these “rights” are the foundation of what all Americans hold dear?  Topic: Community, Education

5 Myths About Auto Theft December 9, 2015 According to the FBI’s National Crime Information Center, one vehicle is stolen about every 30 seconds in the U.S. We dispel some of the myths surrounding auto theft. ... Topic: Auto, Safety, Education

Winter Weather FAQ November 25, 2015 From the difference between advisories, watches and warnings, to the symptoms of hypothermia, to the perils of wind chill and ice storms, we try to answer your questions about winter weather. Topic: Safety, Education