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Donald Trump sues Gretchen Whitmer over Michigan voter registration efforts
Former President Donald Trump and other Republicans are suing over Michigan voter registration sites they claim aren’t allowed under state or federal law. (Bridge photo by Brett Farmer) Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has moved to allow other government agencies to help register voters. GOP lawyers contend that illegal. Republicans...
Prosecutor shortage insufficiently addressed by state funding, counties say
The $17 million budget appropriation will address prosecutor shortages in 15 counties. The funding falls far short of the $230 million county prosecutors requested. The COVID-19 pandemic, low pay and high caseloads are factors contributing to the shortage. Ingham County Prosecuting Attorney John Dewane is struggling to keep up with...
School officials ‘appalled’ by Michigan budget cut to mental health, safety
Michigan school districts say they are disappointed by a $301.5 million cut in mental health and school safety funding. Districts have used the funds in recent years to expand mental health services and add security technology to buildings. Gov. Whitmer says budget deal includes other funding districts could spend on...
Michigan elections FAQ: When’s the last day to register to vote?
Bridge Michigan is answering questions from readers throughout the campaign season. One reader asks: What’s the latest I can register to vote in the general election?. Michigan offers several options for voter registration, including on the day of the election. As election season fast approaches, Bridge Michigan is answering...
Opinion | Electrification will bolster national and economic security
This past Independence Day was an opportunity to reflect on our country’s history, thank all who have served, and appreciate living in the United States — a bastion of freedom to people across the planet. Despite our fortune, we face many national and economic security risks that are...
Frustration, accusations in tense meeting about Michigan opioid funds
Addiction recovery advocates said funds are not getting to the people on the front lines of the drug crisis. Meanwhile, members of the state’s Opioid Advisory Commission say their expertise is being ignored. The commission’s meeting Thursday grew tense at times, with a representative of the Whitmer administration suggesting...
In fight for Congress, Michigan ‘microsom’ emerges as a top race to watch
Democrats, Republicans compete for Congress in Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and Flint seat that one expert calls a “microcosm” of the country. U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee’s surprise retirement quickly made the 8th Congressional District a national target for both parties. Three Republicans and three Democrats will be...
Hurricane Beryl aftermath: Michigan rainfall totals, flood damage
Michigan experienced several inches of rain Wednesday due to Hurricane Beryl. Southeast Michigan was impacted the most where up to 5 inches of rain was recorded in some areas near Lansing. Severe flooding was also reported in other parts of the state. Remnants of Hurricane Beryl were felt as far...
Feds give $500M to Lansing GM auto plant to switch to EVs
LANSING — A General Motors Corp. factory here will receive $500 million in federal funds to help retool to build electric vehicles, the latest in a surge of spending to help Michigan factories transition from combustion engines. Jennifer Granholm, the U.S. secretary of energy and Michigan’s former governor, was...
As Michigan congresswoman asks Biden to ‘step aside,” Granholm defends him
U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten is Michigan’s first member of Congress to call on President Joe Biden to end his reelection campaign after June debate. Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, now Energy Secretary under Biden, says the president remains ‘on his game.’. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has defended Biden but...
Michigan crashes: Deaths fall in 2023, work zone accidents up. What to know
Traffic fatalities in Michigan fell for the second year in a row but remain well above recent averages. Crashes in work zones in 2023 were 38% higher than in 2019. Alcohol and drugs were factors in 40% of fatal crashes. After a jump in fatal car crashes during the COVID-19...
Donald Trump survives apparent assassination attempt; Michigan reacts
Former President Donald Trump was whisked from a rally stage in Pennsylvania on Saturday after a series of pops were heard. Trump appeared to have blood on his face, but his campaign says he is fine. (Screenshot) Donald Trump rushed off-stage after apparent assassination attempt during Pennsylvania rally. The former...
Donald Trump rushed off-stage from rally after apparent gun shots; Michigan reacts
Former President Donald Trump was whisked from a rally stage in Pennsylvania on Saturday after a series of pops were heard. Trump appeared to have blood on his face, but his campaign says he is fine. (Screenshot) Donald Trump rushed off-stage in Pennsylvania after noises that sounded like gunshots. The...
Michigan college graduates make $33,400 more, but fewer students attending
LANSING — As fewer students choose to go to college amid rising tuition rates and record national debt, state data show Michigan college graduates still significantly out-earn their peers. Experts say college remains a value-added proposition for Michigan students and their families. But enrollment declines show many families disagree...
Bridge Culture Club reads Great Lakes memoir ‘Impermanence’ in August
On Aug. 13, Bridge Michigan hosts our latest Culture Club event, discussing the book ‘Impermanence’. Participation in the event is free but requires registration. Bridge Culture Club resumes on Aug. 13 to discuss “Impermanence: Life and Loss on Superior's South Shore,” a 2024 book by Sue Leaf, who will join us to discuss her book.
Primary voting underway; a record 1.5M absentee ballots requested in Michigan
Over 1.5 Michigan voters have requested absentee ballots for the Aug. 4 primary. The state has already received 178,931, more than those returned leading up to the 2020 primary election. Michigan voters can vote via absentee ballot until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Less than a month before the Aug....
Proposal to ‘ax’ property taxes fails to make Michigan ballot. It’s not alone
LANSING — A proposed constitutional amendment to do away with all property taxes will not be on the Michigan ballot this November after organizers failed to gather the necessary signatures. AxMITax lead organizer Karla Wagner acknowledged defeat Tuesday in a video posted to Facebook. The group had to gather...
Michigan gets grant toward preserving history of Green Books
Michigan’s State Historic Preservation Office has received a $75,000 grant toward preserving recreational locations that served African Americans. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation on Wednesday announced the grant, which is administered by the National Parks Service (NPS). The funding comes from the Historic Preservation Fund’s African American Civil Rights...
Michigan DNR land auction includes waterfront property, $300 lot in Flint
Michigan will auction 91 properties starting Aug. 2. The properties are scattered throughout the state and range in size from under an acre to 160 acres. Proceeds will help purchase land to expand outdoor recreational activities. Waterfront property along Trout Lake in the Upper Peninsula and Seminole Lake in Otsego...
Michigan elections FAQ: Are noncitizens registered to vote when obtaining state ID?
A reader asks Bridge if noncitizens acquiring a driver’s license are automatically registered to vote. U.S. citizens who apply for a driver’s license in Michigan are automatically registered to vote, enhancing access to elections. According to the Michigan Secretary of State, noncitizens can apply for a driver’s license...
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