The US Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services issued guidance this month to define which Medicaid recipients are too frail to meet new work requirements that start after Jan. 1.
Who will be exempt from Medicaid work rules in Michigan? What to know
Posted inMichigan Government
Fact check: Would Abdul El-Sayed raise taxes to pay for Medicare for All?
Republican Mike Rogers says Medicare for All would force tax hikes. Abdul El-Sayed says it would lower total costs. Here are the facts.
Posted inMichigan Government
Abdul El-Sayed under microscope: His record, from public health to podcasts
What was Abdul El-Sayed’s record as a public health official, and did he deliver on his top priorities? Here’s what you need to know as he competes to be Michigan’s next US Senator.
Posted inNews Quiz
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, Sept. 25: Another week of amazing trivia
Have you paid attention to the news in Michigan? It’s wild, wonderful and sometimes a little weird.
Posted inMichigan Government
Feds defend ICE officers in immigrant’s fatal Michigan car crash
The federal government is defending its officers after a fatal crash last weekend involving an immigrant in western Michigan. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has directed state police to investigate the crash.
Posted inMichigan Government
Absentee ballots going out in Michigan: What to know
Michigan’s Nov. 3 election is 40 days away, but voting starts now. Here’s what you need to know about absentee ballots.
Posted inMichigan Government, Talent & Education
Who are the Michigan State Board of Education candidates? What to know.
Two Republicans are trying to get onto the Democratic-dominated board. The board makes recommendations for education policy but does not determine the state budget or pass laws.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Dozens of deer found dead in Saginaw area, disease suspected
Earlier this week, an angler found deer after deer lying dead in a river in Saginaw County with no visible gunshot wounds. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources suspects a viral disease that is transmitted from a small biting fly.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan names Bill Emkow executive editor for growth and audience strategy
The expanded leadership role reflects Bridge Michigan’s continued evolution and growing focus on journalistic impact, innovation and audience reach.
Posted inMichigan Government
Fact check: John James’ link to data center tax breaks, donations
New attack ads claim Michigan governor candidate John James voted for data center tax breaks in Congress and is funded by data center developers. Here are the facts.