The 'big, beautiful bill' is heading to President Donald Trump's desk for signature thanks to support from Michigan Republicans in the US House. Here's what it could mean for the state.
Michiganders with drug and alcohol addictions might have fewer easier access to drug testing strips and quicker access to treatment under a comprehensive package of senate bills.
Michigan’s Republican-led House and Democratic-led Senate aren’t seeing eye-to-eye on much. They’ve agreed on just six bills through the first six months of 2025, by far the slowest start in the past two decades.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza is having a deadly effect on Michigan’s eagle population. A 2022 outbreak reduced breeding pairs. Now cases are going up again, and researchers are watching for a second wave.
Experts told Bridge Michigan that if the bill passes, utilities will likely slow their investments in renewable energy and prolong their reliance on natural gas, while automakers may again extend EV production timelines.
The ‘big, beautiful bill’ could spell big trouble for Michigan hospitals, according to experts, who say rural facilities could be forced to scale back services or even close because of Medicaid cuts.
Arrests for drunk driving are down 28% in Michigan since 2014, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s happening less. Police say staffing issues are limiting their patrols.
