Michigan housing crunch sparks rare bipartisan push — and backlash
Lawmakers have lots of ideas to fix Michigan’s affordable housing crisis — but so far, little consensus. Will this be the year?
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Advocates: ICE denying medical, legal access at Michigan detention center
A federal immigration detention center in northern Michigan is denying adequate medical care to detainees and limiting their access to attorneys, immigrant advocacy and civil rights organizations allege.
Some fear ‘domino effect’ as disabled adults lose lifeline in northern Michigan
A Charlevoix day program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is set to close this month. Families are left with few options for care as providers warn of systemic issues to maintain s...
A victim of its popularity, Petoskey struggles as home prices hit $1 million
With half of its homes occupied only a few months of the year, Petoskey is facing a housing crisis for year-round residents.
Michigan loaned $35M to mobility center. Debt could cripple it, boosters say
Amid a backlash against public subsidies, Michigan seeks repayment of loan for autonomous testing site. Activists say the nonprofit is doing vital work to keep Michigan competitive.
In hard hats and picket lines, Dems woo union workers in US Senate primary
Many influential unions haven’t endorsed in Michigan’s high-stakes US Senate race, but Democrats are courting them. Politicians must ‘earn’ the right to ‘our endorsements now,’ said a UAW official.
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, May 8: The cure for trivia allergies
Got the seasonal sniffles? Get some relief by answering 10 questions about the week in Michigan news
Perry Johnson, John James face dueling signature challenges in GOP primary
GOP challenges allege signature forgeries and circulator fraud on petitions filed by frontrunners in Michigan's Republican gubernatorial primary. State officials will determine whether candidates make the ba...
Appeals court issues split ruling in Michigan solar permitting suit
Local governments had sued the state over rules that limit their control over renewable energy permitting. A three-judge panel largely upheld the rules, with some changes.
Michigan drug deaths drop; $154M more in opioid-fighting funds on way
After years of steep increases, drug deaths in Michigan are declining again — this time to the lowest number in more than a decade. At the same time, Michigan will receive another $154 million in opioid se...
Watch: Bridge reporters talk medical debt, health care costs on WJR
An estimated 700,000 Michiganders are saddled with medical debt. Bridge reporters joined WJR in Detroit to discuss.
Michigan revives EV charger expansion after fed funding reversal
After a yearlong funding freeze from the Trump administration, Michigan is restarting its electric vehicle charger expansion. Officials hope 60 new stations will ease drivers’ range anxiety, though slowing...
Rural Michigan may need more medical helicopters. Can it afford them?
Pending federal cuts will lead to reduced services at rural hospitals, moving patients to bigger facilities by helicopter. But federal policy limits how much money those choppers can collect.
Jocelyn Benson unveils ‘firewall’ for election oversight, governor run
As Republicans question her ability to fairly oversee Michigan elections while running for governor, Democrat Jocelyn Benson announces new ‘firewall’ plan to avoid conflicts of interest.
GOP saw Michigan as ripe for takeover, but mood is shifting
Surging gas prices, an unpopular war in Iran and tariffs complicate complicate what Michigan Republicans had expected to be a winning election year.
Michigan Supremes weigh fate of nine blocked bills
Nearly 18 months after Democrats approved the bills, the Michigan Supreme Court is poised to decide whether Republicans must send them to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for signature.
Michigan’s aging fast, but many seniors unaware of services, poll finds
A new poll finds that 2-in-5 older Michiganders don’t know about the programs and services available to them. Despite that, older residents rate the state ‘good’ to ‘excellent’ as a place to age.
Michigan cities rethink ‘No Mow May’ as experts question pollinator benefits
Several Michigan cities have ditched ‘No Mow May’ amid fears of ticks and limited evidence that longer grass in early spring helps pollinators.
Most school bonds pass in Tuesday’s election. Look up your district
Statewide, 61.1% of school bonds passed. Some districts that failed to get bonds passed in November also failed Tuesday.
Dana Nessel charges businesswoman Fay Beydoun in $20M earmark probe
Attorney General Dana Nessel alleges metro Detroit business woman Fay Beydoun ran a “criminal enterprise” to effectively steal part of a $20M earmark.
Democrats keep control of Michigan Senate with special election win
Democrat Chedrick Greene has won a special election in Michigan, securing the party’s control of the state Senate through the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s term.
Bill Ford: Michigan is ‘headed in wrong direction’
Bill Ford: Michigan is ‘headed in wrong direction’
Michigan prisons ‘in a death spiral’ as officer vacancies, overtime pile up
Michigan prisons ‘in a death spiral’ as officer vacancies, overtime pile up
Bridge Listens Issues Watch recap: What do Michigan voters think of health care?
Bridge Listens Issues Watch recap: What do Michigan voters think of health care?