MDOT has restarted the clock on a project that’s expected to create a surface street-level boulevard in place of the interstate on the edge of downtown.
Political and Public Policy Information
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Historic government shutdown ends. Michigan lawmakers divided on deal
Michigan’s US House delegation votes along party lines on bill to end historic 43-day government shutdown.
Posted inElection 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
Hamtramck mayoral race may be decided by 37 uncounted ballots
The margin in the city’s mayoral race is just 11 votes, and the outcome may hinge on how 37 uncounted absentee ballots are resolved.
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Consumers, Blue Cross fight Michigan proposal to keep ‘money out of politics’
Consumers Energy and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan are helping bankroll opposition to a potential 2026 ballot proposal that aims to limit their political spending.
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How can Detroit repair past harms? Reparations recommendations are in
The 588-page report was shared with BridgeDetroit after it was submitted to the City Council at the end of October.
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Michigan lawmakers seek $500M to stop mussels, save Great Lakes whitefish
US Reps. Debbie Dingell and Tim Walberg are planning legislation to boost research to control invasive mussels, following Bridge Michigan reporting about the impending collapse of whitefish.
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Sheffield plans philanthropic partnerships as federal cuts threaten social programs
Philanthropic leaders told BridgeDetroit they expect to collaborate with the city’s next mayor, but can’t be relied on to substitute the massive level of federal support Detroit received to recover from COVID-19.
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What shutdown deal means for Michigan food stamps, flight delays, more
As Trump fights full SNAP payments and unpaid air traffic controllers miss work, a tentative deal could soon reopen the federal government. What it means for Michigan.
Posted inEducation, Police & Public Safety, Political and Public Policy Information
Michigan has $321M for school safety. The catch: Districts must waive rights
Michigan public and private schools can opt in to receive school safety and mental health funding. But school groups say they have issues with the funding rules.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Political and Public Policy Information
Judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP; Trump appeals
The ruling was in response to a motion to enforce an earlier order from the court to pay partial benefits two days after they would typically be loaded on EBT cards, or grant a temporary restraining order on the benefits pause.