Mike Rogers’ and Abdul El-Sayed’s records, ties to polarizing political figures expected to factor heavily into Michigan’s US Senate race Bridge readers also identified health care, affordability, the economy and candidate positions on President Donald Trump as key issues The contest to replace outgoing US Sen. Gary Peters, a Democrat, is among the most competitive […]
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Posted inEducation, Michigan Government
Back to school in Michigan: 5 things parents need to know
The 2026-27 school year begins Aug. 24 in the Detroit Public Schools Community District and many others across Michigan.
Posted inElection 2026, Michigan Government
Fact check: Would ‘money out of politics’ proposal stifle free speech?
Would ballot campaign to ban large utilities like DTE from making political donations suppress free speech protected by the First Amendment, as critics claim? Here are the facts.
Posted inElection 2026, Michigan Government
Jocelyn Benson picks Winnie Brinks as running mate in Michigan governor race
Democrat Jocelyn Benson adds an experienced legislator to the Democratic ticket by selecting Senate Majority Leader Leader Winnie Brinks as her running mate.
Posted inEducation, Michigan Government
Michigan college students struggle with housing, food. Program aims to help
Students at Henry Ford College and Wayne State University with basic needs will have access to a United Way official to direct them to resources on and off campus.
Posted inElection 2026, Michigan Government
Can Abdul El-Sayed unite Dems? He has work to do with Black, Jewish voters
Abdul El-Sayed wants to build a progressive ‘big tent’ to rally Democrats around his Senate campaign. But his GOP rival Mike Rogers is banking that key blocs aren’t ready to join the fold.
Posted inEducation, Jobs & Economic Development, Michigan Government
Michigan is spending $150M on one-time ‘educator’ bonuses. Here’s how it works
Michigan starting teacher pay is near the bottom while average teacher pay is middle of the pack. One lawmaker says the bonuses can help offset rising costs.
Posted inMichigan Government, Police & Public Safety
Michigan prisons paid millions over inmate deaths, disability discrimination
The Michigan Department of Corrections paid nearly $7 million to resolve 161 lawsuits and legal claims during fiscal year 2024-25, more than doubling its legal costs from the previous year despite fewer cases.
Posted inElection 2026, Michigan Government
Progressives won big Michigan primaries. Now comes the hard part
Abdul El-Sayed headlined a banner day for Michigan progressives. But experts say their primary wins could complicate the general election for Democrats.
Posted inElection 2026, Michigan Government
Donavan McKinney ousts Shri Thanedar, vows to deliver for working people
McKinney says his top priorities are universal child care, Medicare for All, and getting corporate money out of politics.