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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…
Michigan lawmakers add $411M in pet projects to state budget | Bridge Michigan
From zoos to sports parks, see what special projects Michigan lawmakers funded with earmarks in the state budget….
Opinion | Tackle Michigan’s opioid crisis with careful planning, not quick spending | Bridge Michigan
While itâs important to provide immediate relief to those impacted by the opioid crisis, itâs equally important to invest in the future health and well-being of our communities. This requires a thoughtful approach….
Michigan elections FAQ: More registered voters than eligible voters? | Bridge Michigan
As part of our Elections FAQ series, Bridge answers reader questions about voter registration data, including planned cancellations and a lawsuit by the Republican National Committee….
Michigan’s $83B budget deal boosts housing, scraps Whtimer’s trash fee hike | Bridge Michigan
Michigan lawmakers unveiled the $82.5 billion spending plan after midnight and gave final approval around 4:45 a.m….
Michigan’s $83B budget deal boosts housing, scraps Whitmer’s trash fee hike | Bridge Michigan
Michigan lawmakers unveiled the $82.5 billion spending plan after midnight and gave final approval around 4:45 a.m….
Michigan’s $23B education deal: Free community college for all, pre-K for many | Bridge Michigan
Michigan Democrats cap a 19-hour marathon session with approval of an education budget they say will put money back into classrooms. Some school groups opposed the plan, along with all Republicans….
Government transparency plan passes Michigan Senate — which had been roadblock | Bridge Michigan
A long-debated plan to open the Michigan Legislature and governorâs office to public records requests won bipartisan support Wednesday in the state Senate. Not everyoneâs happy about it, though….