As President Donald Trump considers amending a key permit for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, some top Michigan Republicans back his threat to block the nearly completed span from opening, saying they think it will lead to ‘a good deal.’
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Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit over Michigan’s voter rolls
The Department of Justice has sued 25 jurisdictions for not handing over voter data; three of the suits have now been dismissed.
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Momentum is building behind tax reform ideas in Detroit. Do they address the underlying troubles?
BridgeDetroit Executive Advisor Stephen Henderson sits down with Eric Lupher, the president of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, to walk through tax reform ideas.
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Cash aid program offers $4,500 to parents. Where is it, how to apply
Families in the Rx Kids program reported feeling more financially secure and used their cash on baby supplies, food, rent and utilities.
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Cash aid program for moms and babies launches in Detroit, where it will go next
Applications are open in Detroit. In March, the popular cash aid program is slated to grow across the rest of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
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Schools are increasingly telling students they must put their phones away – Ohio’s example shows mixed results following new bans
An educational administration professor surveyed 13 Ohio public school principals from rural, urban and suburban districts about cell phone restrictions. Here are the findings.
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Dana Nessel asks residents to report ‘concerning’ ICE actions in Michigan
Attorney General Dana Nessel unveils ‘immigration action reporting form’ to collect eyewitness accounts of ICE in Michigan. Critics worry the effort could make it harder for law enforcement to do their jobs.
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Federal food assistance changes taking $95M bite out of Michigan budget
President Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ law will mean a big new expense for Michigan, which will be required to pay a larger share of administrative costs for federal food assistance.
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Benson, James, Duggan grow money momentum in Michigan governor race
Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James are raising big money in their run for Michigan governor. But independent Mike Duggan’s campaign raised the most from donors last year.
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Michigan license plate cameras face backlash: Big help, or Big Brother?
Privacy advocates are raising red flags over Flock cameras used in more than 125 Michigan cities and counties. But police say they help solve crimes. ‘We do not spy on residents,’ said one chief.