Michigan’s marijuana industry is struggling with low prices and can’t absorb a 32% wholesale tax to fund road repairs, industry leaders say.
Janelle D. James
Posted inHealth and Welfare
Flu cases surging in Michigan. What to know and how to stay safe
Several schools across the state closed due to flu cases affecting students and staff. The illness has been on the rise across the US.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Michigan 2025 tax changes: new credits, tax rollbacks and deadlines
Here’s what you need to know about filing your taxes this year and what changes and adjustments to credits have been made.
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Consumers Energy seeking a nearly 11% increase in residential gas bills
Michigan’s largest utility company, Consumers Energy, is seeking a $248 million rate increase. If it’s approved, customers’ bills would increase in late 2025.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety, Political and Public Policy Information
Michigan work zones, school buses to use cameras to catch traffic violators
Michigan will implement cameras in work zones to prevent construction-related crashes and on school buses to track people who fail to stop. The work-zone traffic systems can automatically issue tickets.
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Michigan outlines plan to reduce new HIV infections 90% by 2030
The disease continues to disproportionately impact African Americans, who are eight times more likely to be infected, and Latinos, who are four times more likely to be infected.
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Just in time for the holidays: A virtual pop-up shop full of Bridge swag
Beanies, sweatshirts, travel mugs and totes are among the many things Bridge Michigan and BridgeDetroit readers can buy online during the holiday season.
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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan running for Michigan governor as independent
Three-term Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced his campaign for governor as an independent Wednesday morning. His candidacy could leave Democrats with some agonizing decisions to make.
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New Michigan law: Keep 200 feet from snowplows or face $100 fine
It’s the first winter under the new Michigan law that requires motorists to stay 200 feet away from moving snowplows or 20 feet away from plows stopped at an intersection.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Jobs & Economic Development
Christmas trees are going fast in Michigan. Head’s up, procrastinators
Michigan ranks third in the nation for the most Christmas trees harvested each year, but finding the perfect tree can be challenging because more families are putting their trees up earlier in the year.