In hard hats and picket lines, Dems woo union workers in US Senate primary
Many influential unions haven’t endorsed in Michigan’s high-stakes US Senate race, but Democrats are courting them. Politicians must ‘earn’ the right to ‘our endorsements now,’ said a UAW official.
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, May 8: The cure for trivia allergies
Got the seasonal sniffles? Get some relief by answering 10 questions about the week in Michigan news
Perry Johnson, John James face dueling signature challenges in GOP primary
GOP challenges allege signature forgeries and circulator fraud on petitions filed by frontrunners in Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial primary. State officials will determine whether candidates make the ballot.
Appeals court issues split ruling in Michigan solar permitting suit
Local governments had sued the state over rules that limit their control over renewable energy permitting. A three-judge panel largely upheld the rules, with some changes.
Michigan drug deaths drop; $154M more in opioid-fighting funds on way
After years of steep increases, drug deaths in Michigan are declining again — this time to the lowest number in more than a decade. At the same time, Michigan will receive another $154 million in opioid settlement dollars to fund the drug fight.
Michigan revives EV charger expansion after fed funding reversal
After a yearlong funding freeze from the Trump administration, Michigan is restarting its electric vehicle charger expansion. Officials hope 60 new stations will ease drivers’ range anxiety, though slowing EV demand still threatens statewide adoption goals.
Rural Michigan may need more medical helicopters. Can it afford them?
Pending federal cuts will lead to reduced services at rural hospitals, moving patients to bigger facilities by helicopter. But federal policy limits how much money those choppers can collect.
Watch: Bridge reporters talk medical debt, health care costs on WJR
An estimated 700,000 Michiganders are saddled with medical debt. Bridge reporters joined WJR in Detroit to discuss.
Jocelyn Benson unveils ‘firewall’ for election oversight, governor run
As Republicans question her ability to fairly oversee Michigan elections while running for governor, Democrat Jocelyn Benson announces new ‘firewall’ plan to avoid conflicts of interest.
GOP saw Michigan as ripe for takeover, but mood is shifting
Surging gas prices, an unpopular war in Iran, and tariffs complicate what Michigan Republicans had expected to be a winning election year.
Michigan’s aging fast, but many seniors unaware of services, poll finds
A new poll finds that 2-in-5 older Michiganders don’t know about the programs and services available to them. Despite that, older residents rate the state ‘good’ to ‘excellent’ as a place to age.
Michigan Supremes weigh fate of nine blocked bills
Nearly 18 months after Democrats approved the bills, the Michigan Supreme Court is poised to decide whether Republicans must send them to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for signature.
Michigan cities rethink ‘No Mow May’ as experts question pollinator benefits
Several Michigan cities have ditched ‘No Mow May’ amid fears of ticks and limited evidence that longer grass in early spring helps pollinators.
Nessel: Businesswoman stole from state, tapped political ties for $20M grant
Attorney General Dana Nessel alleges businesswoman Fay Beydoun stole state funds after using political connections to secure a $20 million budget earmark.
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