Michigan Democrats push party left. Will voters follow?
Big progressive wins at the Michigan Democratic Party’s April convention have some weighing the party’s chances in November.
Michigan flood watch: Whitmer declares emergencies in Iron, Marquette counties
Flood warnings remain in effect, but, statewide, rivers have crested and little rain is forecast.
Bridge wants to hear from you about Michigan rivers
Bridge Michigan is launching a series of stories focused on Michigan’s rivers and we want to ensure our reporting reflects the people who use, study and protect Michigan’s rivers.
Whitmer, Nessel pan Trump admin demand for Detroit-area ballots
The letter from the Department of Justice is the latest example of the federal government taking an unusual interest in past elections in swing states.
Michigan Dems back Garlin Gilchrist and Eli Savit, oust U-M’s Jordan Acker
Michigan Democrats on Sunday endorsed Garlin Gilchrist for secretary of state and Eli Savit for attorney general, while ousting University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker.
Advocates seek clemency for Michigan inmate allegedly sickened by mold in prison
Advocates and lawmakers held a Friday morning press conference urging Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to grant clemency to Krystal Clark, citing concerns about her medical condition and reported mold exposure at Huron Valley Correctional Facility.
Bridge Michigan’s Kelly House honored by MIT for science, whitefish reporting
Senior environmental reporter Kelly House and her series on declining whitefish in the Great Lakes were honored by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Knight Science Journalism Program.
Public may lose access to part of ‘magical’ Lake Michigan trail near Petoskey
The Petoskey City Council is expected to decide Monday if it wants to accept a settlement that would give the city a year to raise millions and seek permissions to repair a damaged section of the Little Traverse Wheelway.
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, April 17: April showers bring amazing trivia
Rain rain, go away! Live to answer questions about the week in Michigan news every day. Can you answer these doozies?
Michigan feared Cheboygan Dam danger for years before rains pushed it to brink
Records show state, local and federal officials tried for years to compel repairs that could prevent a flood, but its private owners didn’t act. Once again, regulators are finger-pointing about who is to blame.
Flooding has Michigan ‘in crisis mode now,’ Gretchen Whitmer says
The governor visited Cheboygan, where waters were rising behind a downtown dam. One state senator called Michigan flooding a ‘slow-motion disaster that’s still unfolding.’
Mental health advocates optimistic about Michigan reforms
Bipartisan support for early intervention legislation and newly outlined recommendations on bed capacity have renewed faith in revamping the state’s behavioral health system.
Watch Bridge Culture Club discussion of ‘The Waters’
Bonnie Jo Campbell joined Bridge Culture Club this week to answer questions about her novel about a Michigan medicine woman, her daughters and the healing powers of the land.
Mallory McMorrow raises big bucks from small dollar donors in US Senate race
Democrat Mallory McMorrow outraised fellow Michigan US Senate candidates in the latest quarter. Small dollar donors fueled the surge.
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