Tag: Bridge Michigan
Opinion | Michigan, invest in dental therapy programs to diversify oral-health workforce | Bridge Michigan
Dental therapy is a proven, evidence-based strategy for building a more representative dental workforce, but currently there are no educational pathways in Michigan. This situation needs urgent attention….
Experts predict moderate Lake Erie toxic algae bloom | Bridge Michigan
The water near Monroe has already begun to turn green with cyanobacteria, a product of farm runoff and other pollution that overloads Lake Erie with nutrients….
2024 Michigan elections: Whitmer presidential buzz ramps up after Biden debate | Bridge Michigan
This continually updated tracker includes information on Michigan political campaigns for president, U.S. Senate, the U.S. House and state House….
2024 Michigan elections: Watch Joe Biden, Donald Trump debate | Bridge Michigan
This continually updated tracker includes information on Michigan political campaigns for president, U.S. Senate, the U.S. House and state House….
Bill barrage: Michigan lawmakers pass ‘Taylor Swift’ bot ban in summer rush | Bridge Michigan
Michigan lawmakers passed nearly 100 bills this week before breaking for summer recess. See what did â and didnât â make the cut….
As crisis rages, Michigan speeds up opioid spending in new budget | Bridge Michigan
The state will pump close to $50 million into addiction services next year from opioid settlement funds. Itâs a big increase over current spending….
A tsunami-like wave on Lake Michigan? What to know about a ‘meteotsunami’ | Bridge Michigan
The National Weather Service confirmed a minor âmeteotsunamiâ hit beaches near Ludington and Holland after severe weather swept the region early Tuesday morning….
At odds over education, Michigan lawmakers near deal on $80B budget | Bridge Michigan
Michigan lawmakers are preparing for a lengthy session Wednesday and aim to finalize the state budget in addition to other policy priorities. There’s still a lot to work though….
Michigan’s Lakeside Mall closes Sunday. What to know about its $1B remake | Bridge Michigan
Sunday is Lakesideâs last day as an enclosed mall, clearing the way for its redevelopment to start. Itâs the largest mall remaking in the state, as owners make expensive plans to add density and diversity to shopping centers….
ACLU challenges Michigan’s ban on Medicaid-funded abortions | Bridge Michigan
Lawyers with the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan are challenging the stateâs ban on using Medicaid dollars for abortion procedures, calling the prohibition âburdensome and discriminatory.â…