The last time I bought taco shells was a year ago. They were the same size as they had always been since I began purchasing them in the 1980s. I expected the contents in the box to be similar. Imagine my surprise when I pulled them out and discovered they were much smaller than usual. […]
Walmart Great Value frozen berry blend, sent to 16 states, was recalled due to possible E. Coli contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said this week, but Michigan consumers should be safe. California-based Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. first announced the recall on Sept. 2, saying one lot of Walmart’s Great Value frozen […]
As enrollments plummet, Michigan communities sweat job losses from universities This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here by Shaina Sternhell, Capital News Service, Bridge Michigan September 18, 2026 LANSING – As […]
Tribune News Wire LANSING – More than 166,000 Michigan students received $672.5 million in state financial aid during the 2025-26 academic year, helping make postsecondary education more attainable and supporting students as they work toward credentials that lead to good-paying, in-demand careers. Compared with pre-pandemic levels, the number of students receiving state financial aid has increased […]
LANSING – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer concluded an investment mission to South Korea and Taiwan, where the Team Michigan delegation strengthened relationships with global companies, advanced new opportunities in maritime manufacturing and key industries, and reinforced Michigan’s position as a destination for international investment. The mission included meetings with Korean companies that have recently invested […]
Mike Rogers calls for gas tax pause. It’s a no-go, says state GOP leader This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here by Lauren Gibbons, Bridge Michigan September 17, 2026 GOP US […]
Fuel prices are rising again, with diesel hitting a new high in Michigan of $6.54 a gallon and gasoline edging up – in some places in Michigan – to nearly $5 a gallon. Some to worry that it is an indicator of even more trouble ahead for the economy. In Michigan, the price of gasoline […]
Jocelyn Benson, John James offer contrasting plans on tariffs, AI, jobs This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here by Simon D. Schuster, Bridge Michigan September 16, 2026 John James and Jocelyn […]
WASHINGTON — An advocacy group that opposes President Donald Trump’s trade policies has a question for Michigan motorists and football fans: What’s worse than Ohio? The answer: Tariffs, according to a series of billboards going up in southeast Michigan beginning Sept. 15. The group, Small Businesses Against Tariffs, is spending $1 million on an advertising […]
WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) – Lawyers working to keep the Kennedy Center open and Donald Trump’s name off its facade submitted new evidence on Thursday citing the U.S. president’s comments and a photo referring to the performing arts center’s demolition. In a court filing, lawyers for the plaintiff, Democratic U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty, notified the […]