Shrooms, sex and cash bail: Eli Savit says he won’t take policies statewide
As Republicans call him ‘soft on crime,’ Michigan Democratic attorney general candidate Eli Savit says he won’t bring progressive cash bail, sex work and magic mushroom policies with him to Lansing.
Bridge Listens Issues Watch recap: Voters face high costs, economic struggles
Watch: Bridge reporters addressed questions related to housing, taxes, Michigan’s aging population, business prospects and the cost of living.
As ballots go out, what to know about voting in Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary
Absentee ballots are starting to go out for Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary. Voters will choose candidates for everything from the governor’s race to U.S. Senate.
Trump admin loses again in bid for Michigan voter rolls
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s latest attempt to obtain unredacted voter registration information from Michigan. The case could end up before the US Supreme Court.
Don’t spit! Michigan’s strangest local laws trace back to bygone eras
Spit, swear or read fortunes at your own risk in some Michigan cities, where old — but often unenforced — local laws remain on the books.
New law aims to ensure more votes count in Michigan elections
Previously, some local officials were taking office before all the votes in their elections were potentially counted.
Sell out or repair? Homeowners torn after Michigan’s historic flooding
A number of homeowners affected by the historic spring floods are tearing down or selling out — changing their Up North lakeside communities as they do.
Michigan floods expose lack of information, preparation in many rural areas
The April floods that inundated half the state caught many unprepared — and uninsured.
Records: Rural Michigan ‘overlooked’ in Michigan’s $6B subsidy spending spree
A Bridge analysis finds that the northeast Lower Peninsula got $71 per person in economic development spending since 2022, compared to $854 in west Michigan. Some question the disparities.
Perry Johnson leads pack as spending tops $50M in Michigan governor race
Amid ‘exponential’ growth in election spending, more than $50 million has already poured into ads in the Michigan governor’s race. Nearly half of that came from self-funded Republican Perry Johnson.
Trump gives ‘total endorsement’ to John James in Michigan governor race
President Donald Trump backs Republican John James for Michigan governor, saying he has the “courage and wisdom” to deliver results.
Michigan forgives $200M in medical debt. Should it help prevent debt instead?
About about 690,000 Michigan residents have some form of medical debt. The state has put up $4.5 million to erase some of it.
Bridge Listens: How Michigan’s next governor would fix economy, lower costs
Promising major tax cuts or speedier homebuilding, Michigan’s gubernatorial candidates explain how they would kickstart the state’s economy.
Bridge Listens: How economic, affordability issues are hitting Michigan
Bridge readers say the economy and affordability are big concerns this election cycle. We break down the facts, the trends and possible solutions.
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