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A decade after Flint, feds require nationwide lead pipe removal | Great Lakes Now
By Kelly House, Bridge Michigan
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
Opinion | Demand-reduction strategies can help tackle Michigan’s opioid epidemic | Bridge Michigan
Demand reduction strategies are vital for reducing the long-term incidence of substance use disorders, especially among our stateâs vulnerable minority populations….
Alpena backs away from firing library board after sex-themed books are moved | Bridge Michigan
The culture wars have led to compromise in northern Michigan, with a library moving books and county commissioners rescinding a threat to fire library board members….
Michigan Democrats may dissolve panel critical of Whitmer opioid efforts | Bridge Michigan
An internal email lays out plans to dissolve a legislative commission that has pushed for transparency and accountability in how the state spends $1.6 billion in opioid settlement funds….
Michigan elections FAQ: Do early, absentee ballots count if a voter dies? | Bridge Michigan
If you vote early, but die before election day, hereâs what happens to your ballot….
2024 Michigan elections: How to watch Slotkin, Rogers U.S. Senate 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….
A decade after Flint, feds require nationwide lead pipe removal | Bridge Michigan
A rule finalized Tuesday gives water providers across the country 10 years to get lead pipes out of their drinking water systems….
Michigan reports worst outbreak of viral disease in wild deer in 12 years | Bridge Michigan
The state is experiencing the worst outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease among white-tailed deer since 2012. The viral disease is transmitted from midges and is often fatal….
Michigan urges caution as dry conditions raise risk of wildfires | Bridge Michigan
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking people to be careful as dry weather and high winds bring a higher chance of fire. The department has restricted burning in much of the region….
Michigan elections FAQ: Senate race heats up with big debate, big spending | Bridge Michigan
Bridge Michigan reporters break down the latest presidential news, absentee ballots and the stateâs high-stakes U.S. Senate race….