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Michigan elections FAQ: Can undocumented immigrants vote here? | Bridge Michigan
A reader asks if undocumented immigrants can vote in Michigan elections. Bridge answers as part of our Elections FAQ series….
In urban ‘heat islands’ like Detroit, staying cool means getting creative | Bridge Michigan
Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago, Milwaukee, Windsor and Toronto, though close to the Great Lakes, are all urban ‘heat islands.’ Experts say these cities have unique opportunities to create more green spaces to cool things down….
Invasive spotted lanternfly confirmed in Michigan — second time since 2022 | Bridge Michigan
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has detected a population of spotted lanternflies in Monroe County. The invasive insects excrete a sticky liquid that can grow a âsooty moldâ deadly to plants….
Detroit plans neighborhood solar fields to capture light from blight | Bridge Michigan
Three Detroit neighborhoods will host a combined 104 acres of solar fields under a plan Mayor Mike Duggan says will target “some of the most blighted areas in the city.”…
Before it even opens, a U.P. addiction clinic has 225 patients | Bridge Michigan
Thereâs a âhuge needâ for addiction services in the Upper Peninsula, as the Sault Tribe opens a medically assisted treatment center….
Black flies are swarming in northern Michigan and the U.P. | Bridge Michigan
Black flies are tiny insects that are commonly found in northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula near bodies of water. While male black flies donât bite, the females do, which can cause a painful, itchy rash….
Michigan GOP went to war with itself. Can it rebuild to win for Donald Trump? | Bridge Michigan
To win the state for Donald Trump, the Michigan Republican Party is banking on a truce among bitter factions….
Michigan elections FAQ video: Trump Veepstakes, Whitmer ambitions and more | Bridge Michigan
Watch our latest Elections FAQ show to see Bridge reporters answer reader and viewer questions about potential Trump running mates, how fast weâll know results this year, how ballot tabulators are tested and more….
Fireflies resurge in Michigan. This year’s show is ‘best it’s going to be’ | Bridge Michigan
While firefly numbers decline across the nation, Michigan is experiencing a rare uptick in the glowing bugs. Here is how to increase the odds of seeing one….
Opinion | Transitional kindergarten offers lessons for Michigan early learning investments | Bridge Michigan
Policymakers should consider additional investment and improvements in transitional kindergarten, given how successful these programs appear to be in Michigan….