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Democratic voters backed Biden in Michigan primary. His exit is ‘really wild’
President Biden announced Sunday that he has suspended his presidential campaign, and will not run for reelection. Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic Party’s nomination. Some Michigan voters say Biden’s decision doesn’t change how they planned to vote. Shock. Resignation. Hope. Apathy. Michigan...
Donald Trump in west Michigan: 'I took a bullet for democracy'
GRAND RAPIDS — Van Andel Arena was brimming with enthusiastic supporters Saturday evening for former President Donald Trump’s first rally with his newly minted running mate, Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance. It was also Trump’s first public rally since he narrowly survived an assassination attempt last Saturday in...
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: July 20, 2024. Politics and other illnesses
Wake up and smell the cinnamon soy latte! It’s time for the Bridge Michigan News Quiz, 10 amazing questions about the week in politics, public policy and assorted creatures. If you get a perfect score, it’s your civic duty to feel wonderful all day long. The first reader to send a screenshot of a score — any score! — to jkurth@bridgemi.com gets a cool prize.
Global technology outage impacts flights, health care systems in Michigan
A global technology outage delayed flights Friday at Detroit Metro Airport and disrupted computers at Corewell Health, the state’s largest health care system. Some banks and infrastructure have also been impacted by the outage. The cause was a defect in a routine software update, according to the Texas-based CrowdStrike,...
Under Trump, GOP softens abortion stance. Some Michigan conservatives dismayed
LANSING — When Katherine Henry first heard of the Republican Party’s new policy platform, adopted earlier this week at a national convention in Wisconsin, she thought it was political spin. It was the first time in recent memory the GOP platform did not call for federal restrictions on...
Michigan small businesses begin to experiment with artificial intelligence
Nationally, about 1 in 20 businesses are using artificial intelligence for operation purposes. Experts say that if small businesses don’t invest, they’ll be left behind. Businesses who invested in AI have found increased efficiency, but also potential for job loss. The introduction of artificial intelligence tools at LaFleur...
Michigan beaches continue to close amid high E. coli levels
14 Michigan beaches are closed or under contamination advisories as of Thursday due to high levels of E. coli. The contamination comes after rain and thunderstorms caused animal feces, farm manure and sewage to infiltrate waterways. E. coli is a bacteria that can cause stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting. Michigan...
Pregnancy-related deaths skyrocket in Michigan
When Asia LoveLady found out she was pregnant, she knew she wanted doctors who would take her seriously. She’d been ignored before, and she didn’t want to risk anything when the health of her baby — a son, due in August — was on the line. She knew her own health could be, too.
Michigan elections FAQ: Does new recount law bar fraud investigations?
A reader asks Bridge how they can challenge election results after recent recount reforms. Fraud can still be reported to law enforcement officials, but canvassers can no longer investigate on their own. Voter fraud is ‘extremely rare and isolated’ in Michigan, but perpetrators are caught and prosecuted, state says...
For TV star Hill Harper, Michigan’s U.S. Senate race may be toughest role
Detroit actor Hill Harper boasts celebrity backing but is struggling to break through in Michigan race for U.S. Senate. In the Democratic primary, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin has dominated the fundraising race on Harper and aired three TV ads. Harper hopes to appeal to people who ‘are not necessarily your...
Michigan marks 2 years of 988 crisis hotline, but awareness lags nationwide
Michigan marked the second anniversary of the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The MDHHS joined the nationwide initiative in 2022. It was previously known as the National Suicide Prevention line. Over 9,000 calls are received monthly in Michigan and over 88,000 calls have been answered in the...
Kamala Harris decries Trump shooting, defends abortion rights in Michigan
Vice President Kamala Harris talked gun control, abortion while at a campaign event in a Kalamazoo aerospace museum Wednesday. Harris stressed politics should be a “vigorous and civil exchange of idea,” decrying an assassination attempt against Donald Trump. This is Harris’ fourth visit to Michigan this year as...
Opinion | Stars, stripes and secure elections: Fund our election offices
Ensuring every vote counts is one of the most American ideals we can uphold. So I want to take this opportunity to share some thoughts about the importance of protecting the democratic process. This should be, by any measure, a golden age for modern elections. With the advent of early...
Watch Bridge’s Lunch Break on the impact of electric vehicles on Michigan
Bridge reporters joined more than 80 participants to discuss the ways in which the global transition to EVs could affect Michigan’s environment and economy. Panelists took dozens of questions about their reporting on this subject and the ways in which EVs and EV production could impact life in our state.
Lawyers hosting town halls to help Flint residents file water crisis claims
In February, Flint residents reached a $25 million settlement with the engineering firm involved in the city’s water crisis. Many Flint water crisis claimants have received notices that they are missing paperwork. The co-lead class counsel for the settlement is hosting a series of free, virtual town halls to...
Michigan elections FAQ: What safeguards exist to prevent double voting?
Bridge Michigan is answering questions from readers throughout the campaign season. One reader asks: What safeguards in Michigan exist to make sure no one votes twice?. The short answer: The Qualified Voter File and criminal penalties. As election season draws near and political debates heat up, Bridge Michigan is inviting...
Bridge is taking a Michigan road trip in an EV. Come along for the ride
Bridge Michigan is hitting the road, traveling around Lake Michigan to Wisconsin to gauge the reliability of the EV charging network. Follow along in newsletters, Instagram and at Bridgemi.com. The trip will document the ups, downs of traveling by EV at a pivotal moment for the auto industry and Michigan.
Peregrine falcons make a comeback in Michigan. DNR ends banding program
LANSING — On top of Spartan Stadium, a peregrine falcon family with three chicks lives in a nesting box, part of a statewide effort to rehabilitate peregrines in Michigan after pesticides decimated the birds of prey in the 1960s. More than half a century later, peregrine falcons, the world’s...
Michigan approves new deer hunting regulations ahead of hunting season
Michigan’s Natural Resources Commission adopted new deer hunting regulations for the upcoming season. The changes come as Michigan’s deer hunting population has declined significantly over the last several years. The decline in hunters has resulted in an increase in the deer population across the state. The Michigan Natural...
Michigan’s electric energy future could be wasting away in a junk drawer
Recycling old electronics collecting dust in junk drawers is a promising solution to Michigan’s rising critical-mineral demand, experts say. Michigan government and researchers are trying to boost the state’s electronics recycling market. But recycling alone likely won’t provide all the critical minerals needed for Michigan’s electrification goals...
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