Category: Bridge Michigan
To tackle climate change, Michigan enlists a ‘corps’ of volunteers | Bridge Michigan
To prepare local communities for climate change, Michigan and other states are borrowing from a long American tradition of civilian service programs. Meet the inaugural members of the MI Healthy Climate Corps….
New state funding not enough to solve shortage of prosecutors, counties say | Bridge Michigan
Michigan is suffering from a nationwide public prosecutor shortage due to underfunded positions. But this October, a $17 million appropriation in the stateâs 2024-25 budget will fund grants to try to address the shortage in counties with high rates of violent crime….
Prosecutor shortage insufficiently addressed by state funding, counties say | Bridge Michigan
Michigan is suffering from a nationwide public prosecutor shortage due to underfunded positions. But this October, a $17 million appropriation in the stateâs 2024-25 budget will fund grants to try to address the shortage in counties with high rates of violent crime….
School officials ‘appalled’ by Michigan budget cut to mental health, safety | Bridge Michigan
Michiganâs new education budget includes $25 million in dedicated funding for student mental health and school safety â but thatâs $301.5 million less than last year….
Michigan elections FAQ: When’s the last day to register to vote? | Bridge Michigan
Bridge is answering reader questions throughout the campaign season….
Opinion | Electrification will bolster national and economic security | Bridge Michigan
Oilâs monopoly on our transportation system has exacerbated national security vulnerabilities and has direct consequences for our military operations….
Frustration, accusations in tense meeting about Michigan opioid funds | Bridge Michigan
Several members of the Michigan Opioid Advisory Commission said addiction shouldnât be partisan, but that politics are shutting them out of spending discussions….
In fight for Congress, Michigan ‘microsom’ emerges as a top race to watch | Bridge Michigan
Six candidates are vying to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee in a Michigan race that could become one of the nationâs most competitive….
In fight for Congress, Michigan ‘microcosm’ emerges as a top race to watch | Bridge Michigan
Six candidates are vying to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee in a Michigan race that could become one of the nationâs most competitive….
Feds give $500M to Lansing GM auto plant to switch to EVs | Bridge Michigan
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm says the investment in a Lansing plant is proof that auto towns wonât be abandoned as automakers switch from gas cars to EVs….