Author: Bridge Michigan
Michigan launches âsafe prisonsâ initiative amid growing assaults, concerns
New state data shows prison assaults continued to climb in Michigan prisons last year. Now, the state is launching a new effort to try to improve safety….
Michigan measles outbreak: Confirmed cases grow to seven, including child under 5
The Washtenaw County outbreak has seven confirmed cases and one hospitalization. Officials are asking that anyone unvaccinated or not already immune to measles stay away from others for a full 21 days after exposure….
Report: Metro Detroit losing ground, faces âhard truthsâ about economy
A Detroit Regional Chamber report claims that focusing on turning around the poor performance should be the top goal of statewide policymakers elected this fall, the Detroit Regional Chamber says….
One year after ice storm, Michigan maple syrup producer back to tapping
The 2025 ice storm toppled tens of millions of trees and destroyed about a third of the stateâs maple syrup production. This yearâs ice storm wasnât as bad for most syrup producers….
ICE presence rising at Michigan health care facilities, rights groups say
The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center and the ACLU of Michigan have sent guidance to more than 400 hospitals and providers in the state to outline law enforcement changes to âsensitive locationsâ policy….