Category: Michigan
Trump ‘warrior’ Mike Rogers takes flak in Michigan GOP primary for U.S. Senate | Bridge Michigan
Recent polling suggests Rogers is so far the most popular candidate in the GOP field, though many voters remain undecided. Still, an increasingly combative Republican primary
Memorial Day weekend in Michigan: Higher gas prices, more crowded airports | Bridge Michigan
About 1.2 million Michiganders are expected to travel this weekend, AAA says Gas prices increase slightly ahead of Memorial Day weekend Airports are expected be
Michigan elections FAQ: Yes, Mike Rogers moved back from Florida | Bridge Michigan
Bridge is answering questions from readers throughout the campaign season The latest question asks where Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers currently lives Rogers, a
2024 Michigan elections: Senate candidates kill debate, Hollier booted from ballot | Bridge Michigan
Wayne County has disqualified Adam Hollier from the ballot in the 13th Congressional District Democratic primary in August, concluding he didn’t submit enough valid signatures
2024 Michigan elections: Adam Hollier off ballot; White House corrects Biden’s Detroit gaffes | Bridge Michigan
Wayne County has disqualified Adam Hollier from the ballot in the 13th Congressional District Democratic primary in August, concluding he didn’t submit enough valid signatures
Banning homeless camps? What a Supreme Court case could mean for Michigan | Bridge Michigan
Homelessness by the numbers It’s hard to know exactly how many people are homeless in Michigan. A recent estimate put the figure at around 32,589
Lake Michigan beach goes high-tech to curb drownings from rip tides | Bridge Michigan
Beaches across the country have long used colored flags to alert swimmers to unsafe water conditions, with a green flag signaling safe swimming while yellow
Opinion | Line 5 is unnecessary and poses a catastrophic risk to Great Lakes | Bridge Michigan
Enbridge, Inc’s sprawling gas and oil pipelines span the northern United States and Canada. Among them is Line 5, a currently contested, 71-year-old pipeline that
Michigan lawsuit aims to lift 24-hour wait period for abortions | Bridge Michigan
That was the crux of arguments from Muqaddam, an attorney representing both plaintiffs in the case. She said the 24-hour waiting period can increase the
Limited access to health care contributes to higher rural death rates | Great Lakes Echo
Rural Michigan residents who suffer from a chronic illness that requires specialized treatment may have to drive hours to receive care.
That barrier to access to health care is one reason rural county death rates tend to be higher than their urban counterparts, according to Robert Howe, the medical director of the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department.
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