Michigan kids in mental health crisis sent out of state as facilities close
Michigan has a shrinking capacity for children and teens in severe psychological crises. Families are finding care hundreds of miles away, and a growing number of kids are sent away by courts.
Consumers Energy’s sale plan would turn unprofitable dams into $270M payday
The utility’s plan to sell 13 unprofitable dams and buy back the power would boost its profits by $270 million while ratepayer costs skyrocket. Critics of the sale are crying foul, but Consumers maintains its sale plan is the cheapest option for ratepayers.
Neighborhood demolition to begin at $261M Michigan megasite despite holdouts
Dozens of homes are slated for demolition this month in Mundy Township. Some residents have refused to sell and move out of a neighborhood that officials want to raze for a potential large-scale development.
Trump administration plans closure of 4 Michigan forestry research centers
The closures are part of a broader consolidation and reorganization that will move the US Forest Service headquarters from the nation’s capital to Salt Lake City.
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, April 3: Born to love trivia
Have you paid attention to Michigan news? Then these 10 questions should be easy like Sunday morning.
State lowers vaccine age recommendation in SE Michigan amid measles outbreak
Children as young as 6 months should get vaccinated against measles, state health experts advise, as measles cases spill into a second Michigan county.
Four things Michiganders should know about federal student loan changes
Federal student loans are getting a shake up with new borrowing limits and repayment rules. Here’s what to know.
Senate hopeful Mike Rogers floats copays, high-risk pools for health care
US Senate candidate Mike Rogers suggested he’s interested in rolling back at least two components of the Affordable Care Act.
EPA move on microplastics, pharmaceuticals draws mixed response in Michigan
Trump administration officials said Thursday they’ll add the two pollutants to a federal priority list — but stopped short of enacting monitoring requirements that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has requested.
The Center for Michigan, Bridge’s publisher, highlights growth in annual report
The Center for Michigan released its annual report highlighting growth in individual donations, expanded audience reach and increased community engagement by Bridge Michigan and BridgeDetroit.
Michigan neighbors rally for rooftop solar as federal support shrinks
Grassroots “Solarize” programs are helping Michigan neighbors buy rooftop solar together, even as federal support shrinks.
Gretchen Whitmer: Michigan to help businesses seek refunds on Trump tariffs
One year after ‘Liberation Day,’ Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says her administration will ‘help get refunds back to Michigan businesses’ that paid tariffs struck down by the US Supreme Court.
More Michigan prisoners than ever are getting educations, job training
Michigan is expanding education programs in a bid to reduce recidivism. Nearly 4,000 inmates completed vocational or academic courses in 2025, up from 2,400 in 2020.
Opponents worry over tunnel construction as Line 5 report released
A geologic report released recently as part of the permitting process has Line 5 opponents worried about safety and the environment if Enbridge goes forward with its pipeline tunnel in the Straits of Mackinac. Enbridge said the data’s been out there for years and construction can happen safely.
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