Study claims Michigan’s high point has changed, but is it official?
For decades, Mount Arvon has been recognized as Michigan’s highest natural point. A study published in 2025 claims Mount Curwood is in fact taller but the lead researcher has struggled to get recognition for his finding.
‘Please, I need a clerk!’ No candidates for almost 500 positions on Michigan ballots
Low pay and public criticism makes local government jobs less appealing than in the past, officials say.
Abdul El-Sayed disavows Muslim Brotherhood, responds to claims
During a weekend town hall, US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said he ‘absolutely’ disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood. Republicans have increasingly attempted to connect him and his family with the group ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Fact check: Mike Rogers pushed Patriot Act, but isn’t to blame for Flock cams
In his Senate campaign, Abdul El-Sayed highlights his Republican foe’s enthusiasm for surveillance during war on terror. Saying that he is responsible for license plate readers, though, is a stretch.
Michigan Senate race rattles Jewish, Muslim voters already on edge over Gaza
In the Detroit suburbs, some Jewish Democrats are confronting deeply personal questions about faith and identity as they weigh whether they can support their party’s nominee. Just miles away in Dearborn, Arab American leaders who backed President Donald Trump two years ago are growing increasingly alarmed by Republican rhetoric.
Trump to rally in Michigan a day after Obama, near Canada
President Donald Trump is slated to rally supporters in St. Clair County nine days before the Nov. 3 general election.
Issues Watch returns Oct. 28 to discuss Michigan midterm elections
Join Bridge for a virtual discussion about the Nov. 3 elections.
Abdul El-Sayed sets Michigan fundraising record. See who’s contributing
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed raised $30 million for his US Senate campaign in the last quarter, the most ever for a Michigan candidate. Democrats also outraised rivals in key US House districts, but outside spending has generally favored Republicans.
Great Lakes ice cover is shrinking fast. A century of data reveals why
The amount of ice on the Great Lakes has declined rapidly over the past four decades, but a warming climate might not be the only explanation for freezing fluctuations during the last century.
Fact check: Mike Rogers claims Abdul El-Sayed wants to ban gas-powered cars
Republican Mike Rogers is using Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s support for the Green New Deal to claim he wants to ban gas-powered cars. Here are the facts.
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, Oct. 16: Are you paying attention?
It’s been another busy week in Michigan. Can you answer these 10 questions about the week in politics, sports and life?
Fact check: John James, Jocelyn Benson trade claims in Michigan governor debate
Michigan gubernatorial hopefuls debated state spending, school funding, gas taxes and more. Here are the facts.
Fact check: JD Vance attacks Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan
In a Michigan speech, JD Vance called Abdul El-Sayed a ‘little weasel’ who ‘hates’ America. Here are the facts.
Michigan elections: What Democrats, Republicans say they’d do if they win big
From property tax cuts to prescription drug price relief, Michigan leaders are preparing policy wishlists to pursue if their party wins full control of state government this fall.
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