Category: Michigan
Tim Walz in Grand Rapids: ‘Screaming about eating cats is not a solution’ | Bridge Michigan
Walz criticized Donald Trump as selfish and argued Republicans are doing too little to prevent gun violence in schools….
Trump wants to abolish the Department of Education. Is Michigan ready? | Bridge Michigan
Former President Donald Trump wants to eliminate the US Department of Education. That could affect Michigan school funding, college aid and civil rights protections for students….
Fed up with geese, Michigan abandons relocation efforts. Next up: killing them | Bridge Michigan
Geese are a conservation success and huge pain in many communities. So next year, Michigan officials will begin allowing some cities and lake associations to apply for permits to kill them….
Michigan Dems blast Mike Rogers over opioid stance in Congress | Bridge Michigan
Democrats are trying to throw part of the blame for the opioid crisis on U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers, who advocated for greater pain med access two decades ago….
2024 Michigan elections: Donald Trump to campaign in Flint next week | Bridge Michigan
This continually updated tracker includes information on Michigan political campaigns for president, U.S. Senate, the U.S. House and state House….
Chatfield staffers to stand trial on embezzlement charges, Michigan judge rules | Bridge Michigan
Anne and Rob Minard, who worked as senior staffers to former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield, are accused of stealing more than $600,000 from political accounts….
2024 Michigan elections: Engler, Blanchard join bipartisan ‘Democracy Defense’ | Bridge Michigan
This continually updated tracker includes information on Michigan political campaigns for president, U.S. Senate, the U.S. House and state House….
Michigan AG charges 11 over U-M protests, counterprotest | Bridge Michigan
Months after police shut down an encampment on the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus, State Attorney General Dana Nessel is charging individuals for their alleged actions against police….
As marijuana stigma fades, 1 in 4 older Michiganders say they use pot | Bridge Michigan
A national poll finds that Michiganders 50 years or older are more likely than their counterparts in other states to turn to cannabis products. They also are more likely to report signs of addiction….
Census: Michigan household income drop among nation’s worst. Blame inflation | Bridge Michigan
Household income down 3% since 2019 when adjusted for inflation. Despite other rosy economic data, median household income fell in 30 of 50 states since 2019 when adjusted for inflation….