Climate change is causing longer and more severe wildfire seasons in the western US and Canada, which means Michigan will continue to be vulnerable whenever summer winds blow in an unfortunate direction.
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Posted inEnvironment, Political and Public Policy Information
Trump admin cancels $156M Michigan solar program as coal plant decision looms
Michigan has already committed nearly $14 million of the federal funds to support projects from Escanaba to Detroit. State officials left the door open to a potential lawsuit.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Michigan makes prisoners pay for doctor visits. Critics call it a costly mistake
Advocates say requiring medical copays by Michigan prisoners discourages them from seeking preventive care and ultimately raises costs for taxpayers. Some lawmakers want to put an end to the practice.
Posted inEducation, Health and Welfare
Screen time causing eye problems for Michigan kids. Could more recess help?
New research links screen time to child eyesight problems, adding fuel to a push to encourage more recess — and ban cell phones — in Michigan schools.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Bridge reporter to present whitefish crisis story at Detroit Story Fest
The event brings together journalists, storytellers and artists to share unique perspectives and behind-the-scenes tales.
Posted inElection 2025
Michigan voters to decide local elections, school bonds, more. What to know
Michigan voters can head to the polls Tuesday to decide local races and ballot proposals. Here’s what to know about the issues and election laws.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
After complaints, Michigan seeks new system to guide youth incarcerations
Michigan officials are replacing a system to evaluate juvenile offenders that some feared targeted youths of color.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Michigan ballot initiative aims to reveal ‘dark money’ donors behind political ads
A potential Michigan ballot proposal would force state-level ‘dark money’ advertisers near elections to disclose their donors.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
Michigan Head Start, health programs scramble amid immigration crackdown
The Trump administration reinterpreted a nearly 30-year-old welfare law to bar many legal and undocumented immigrants from federally backed health centers, Head Start and mental health programs.
Posted inHousing
Coming soon to Michigan: Hundreds of affordable housing units. See where
Michigan broadened an increment financing program for blighted sites in 2023, which proponents say could be a boon for affordable housing.