What to know about voting in Michigan’s primary election
Polling places across Michigan open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know about primary voting, top races, ballot proposals and more.
Michigan voters cite economy, need for change in primary election
Michigan voters cast ballots Tuesday in competitive primary races for the US Senate, governor and more, with many telling Bridge Michigan they were motivated by concerns about the economy, government leadership, election security and the country’s future.
What to watch in primaries: Michigan Senate race tests Democrats’ path forward
Michigan’s marquee Democratic Senate primary, testing whether the party wants a progressive standard-bearer or an establishment-backed pick with government experience, tops Tuesday’s list of must-watch elections.
Michigan reports first 2 US deaths related to diarrhea-causing parasite
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration.
Michigan primary: 7 things to watch in US Senate, governor, other elections
Michigan voters will decide one of the most interesting US Senate primaries in the country, governor nominees, tax requests and a data center referendum. Here’s what to watch on Tuesday.
Democrats debate future in Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens race in Michigan
Tuesday’s primary between congresswoman Haley Stevens and public health official Abdul El-Sayed is one of the clearest tests yet of where Democratic voters want their party to go.
Michigan Supreme Court vacates key Line 5 permit
The court ruled 6-1 that the Michigan Public Service Commission’s review of a key permit for the petroleum pipeline tunnel was overly narrow, failing to consider whether the tunnel will harm public trust resources.
Bridge readers list Au Sable among Michigan’s best rivers. Who else won?
Bridge Michigan asked you to tell us which rivers are the best in the state. The results are in and one river dominated, but a handful of others also rose to the top.
Michigan was to be a ‘haven state’ for abortion. It didn’t happen
Waiting lists stretched for weeks at abortion clinics in Michigan in 2022, as residents in states that banned the procedure scrambled for services in ‘haven states.’ Today, some Michigan clinic owners say they struggle to stay open as more patients seek abortion resources online.
Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens make final push in fierce Michigan Senate primary
With just days left in voting, Abdul El-Sayed calls Haley Stevens ‘the least capable candidate in America,’ and she calls him ‘part of the complainer class.’
Sports gambling super PACs place big bets on Michigan legislative races
Sports betting companies pumped nearly $3 million into Michigan legislative races this month. The spending mostly benefited current lawmakers and followed rejection of a proposed gambling tax.
Michigan fills free college gap, lowers eligibility to 21 — for now
Officials are aiming to reach 8,000 residents with the Michigan Reconnect expansion and provide free tuition to young people whose high school education was impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, July 31: Tired of political ads yet?
Take a break from the noise by answering 10 questions about the week in news in Michigan.
Where Michigan governor candidates stand on taxes, housing, affordability
Gubernatorial candidates say they have big plans to cut costs for Michiganders. How would they pull it off?
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