Bridge reporters discuss the size of Kamala Harris’ rally at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, break down the correlation between crowd sizes and enthusiasm (there isn’t much) and discuss the accuracy of polls.
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Posted inHealth and Welfare
Some opioid settlement funds may sit untouched in Michigan. Here’s why
Proposed payouts in Kroger opioid settlement money vary from over $2 million for Wayne County — to $10.39 for Union Charter Township. The latest calculations reveal the complexity of what seems a windfall for the state in tackling the drug crisis.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Kamala Harris, Tim Walz in Michigan: ‘We’re not going back’ to Donald Trump
Harris and Walz use mass rally in Detroit airport hangar to argue Trump would take the country backward.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Vance says he would deport ‘violent criminals’ first in Michigan speech
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance blamed Kamala Harris for the crisis at the southern border saying if Trump is elected, they will implement mass deportations starting with the “most violent criminals.”
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Michigan primary results: Shri Thanedar wins, likely secures reelection
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar is expected to win reelection in his heavily Democratic district after topping Detroit City Council member Mary Waters in the primary.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Michigan primary results: Elissa Slotkin, Mike Rogers win U.S. Senate races
Slotkin and Rogers will now advance to the general election to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a Democrat and longtime fixture in Michigan politics who has held the seat since 2001.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Harris picks Minn. Gov. Tim Walz as running mate
Walz, a former U.S. Representative from Minnesota, has been governor since 2019, winning twice.
Posted inEducation
Desperate for child social workers, Michigan offers $20K for college
Social work students who promise to work in child welfare can get $5,000 a semester — up to $20,000 — under a new state program aimed at luring new child welfare workers.
Posted inEducation
One year later, Michigan starts helping teachers repay student loans
All told, 485 of nearly 900 districts applied for funding so far.
Posted inBusiness, Jobs & Economic Development
What to know about Michigan’s pending minimum wage changes
Minimum wage workers and tipped employees face an immediate pay boost in February after a court ruling on Wednesday. Businesses say the effects could be dire; unclear is whether the Legislature will step in.