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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...
MSU, UM form ‘unprecedented’ joint venture to grow neurological care in mid-Michigan
University of Michigan Health and Michigan State University Health Care plan to expand neurological care in the Lansing area and mid-Michigan through a new joint venture. The two formed the Neuro Care Network to partner on inpatient and outpatient care for patients with neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s and dementia or who have suffered a stroke. The partnership includes inpatient and outpatient neurology, neurosurgery, electrodiagnostic and infusion services.
Michigan weekend forecast: Mild temps, slight chances for rain
A beautiful weekend of weather is in store for much of Michigan, with mild temperatures and mostly dry and sunny conditions. Starting with Friday, mostly sunny skies are expected for all of Lower Michigan and much of the Upper Peninsula. Fair-weather cumulus clouds will likely develop inland from the lakes but will not amount to much. Western portions of the Upper Peninsula may see slightly more in the way of cloud cover, but still a pleasant day, nonetheless. Everyone will stay dry.
Changes To ACT Test For Michigan High Schoolers Coming In 2025
I remember being in elementary and middle school preparing for the ACT that I would have to take in my junior year of high school. My classmates and I were told that the skills we were learning from 3rd-10th grade would accurately prepare our brains for one of the most important tests of our lives. Well, they couldn't be more wrong since the state of Michigan switched to the SAT during my sophomore year of high school.
Congressional Republicans threaten to subpoena Biden administration over swing-state voter outreach program
EXCLUSIVE — Republican leaders on the House and Senate Small Business committees are threatening to subpoena the Small Business Administration for information on its voter registration program with Michigan. Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX), chairman of the House committee, and Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) called the agreement “politically motivated” in a letter sent to SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman on Monday. In the letter, exclusively […]
WEIGHTY CHARGE: 340-Pound Foster Mom Accused of Homicide After Lying on 91-Pound Boy for ‘Acting Up’
An Indiana woman has been arrested in Michigan in connection with her foster son’s death, RadarOnline.com has learned.On April 25, deputies responded to a home in Valparaiso after receiving information about a 10-year-old boy suffering a medical emergency, according to Front Page Detectives.The boy, Dakota Stevens, was taken to a hospital and then later airlifted to another facility, where he was taken off life support two days later and died.In June, the medical examiner ruled Stevens’ death homicide by mechanical asphyxia.On July 12, the Porter County Sheriff’s Office issued a warrant for 48-year-old Jennifer Wilson’s arrest for a charge of...
Michigan regulators want to ‘hear directly from Yoopers’ for U.P. energy study
MARQUETTE, MI - As Michigan energy regulators study the unique challenges facing the Upper Peninsula’s electric grid and its path away from fossil fuel-based power generation, they want to hear from residents. The Michigan Public Service Commission will present on an ongoing U.P. energy study and take public comment...
Michigan Making Money: Salaries Of The State’s Top 1% Earners
Most people have a desire to make as much money as they possibly can to not just take care of themselves and their families but also to have bragging rights as one of the richest people alive or to ever live. I can't lie, it's nice motivation to have in life and money does make life easier and happier but is not the end all be all since we don't get to take it with us after life. Nonetheless, most of us are competing for the best paying jobs for different reasons.
Beach and Boating forecast: July 18, 2024
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Weather has turned calm in West Michigan, so get ready for a sunshine-filled weekend. As winds increase Thursday evening out of the north, a beach hazard statement will remain in effect for Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan, and Van Buren counties. Wave heights will continue to grow this evening and could reach up to 5 feet on the north side of piers.
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