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New state funding not enough to solve shortage of prosecutors, counties say | Bridge Michigan
Michigan is suffering from a nationwide public prosecutor shortage due to underfunded positions. But this October, a $17 million appropriation in the stateâs 2024-25 budget will fund grants to try to address the shortage in counties with high rates of violent crime….
Prosecutor shortage insufficiently addressed by state funding, counties say | Bridge Michigan
Michigan is suffering from a nationwide public prosecutor shortage due to underfunded positions. But this October, a $17 million appropriation in the stateâs 2024-25 budget will fund grants to try to address the shortage in counties with high rates of violent crime….
School officials ‘appalled’ by Michigan budget cut to mental health, safety | Bridge Michigan
Michiganâs new education budget includes $25 million in dedicated funding for student mental health and school safety â but thatâs $301.5 million less than last year….
Michigan elections FAQ: When’s the last day to register to vote? | Bridge Michigan
Bridge is answering reader questions throughout the campaign season….
Trail Talk: Some buckthorn confusion
The separation of Frangula from Rhamnus is now widely accepted
London firefighters battle stubborn barn blaze
London firefighters were still at the scene Friday morning battling a barn blaze south of Highway 401 that erupted Thursday night. According to social media posts from the London Fire Department, crews were there with Thames Centre and Central Elgin firefighters to tackle the hay barn blaze at 3700 Old Victoria Rd. In an update […]
Opinion | Electrification will bolster national and economic security | Bridge Michigan
Oilâs monopoly on our transportation system has exacerbated national security vulnerabilities and has direct consequences for our military operations….
Frustration, accusations in tense meeting about Michigan opioid funds | Bridge Michigan
Several members of the Michigan Opioid Advisory Commission said addiction shouldnât be partisan, but that politics are shutting them out of spending discussions….
In fight for Congress, Michigan ‘microsom’ emerges as a top race to watch | Bridge Michigan
Six candidates are vying to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee in a Michigan race that could become one of the nationâs most competitive….
In fight for Congress, Michigan ‘microcosm’ emerges as a top race to watch | Bridge Michigan
Six candidates are vying to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee in a Michigan race that could become one of the nationâs most competitive….