LANSING — Michigan House Democrats are planning to spend about $700,000 in an effort to unseat GOP House Speaker Matt Hall. Buoyed by recent internal polling, the Michigan House Democratic Fund, the caucus’ campaign arm, believes it has a chance of unseating the four-term Kalamazoo County Republican in the 42nd House District. Hall won the […]
As health costs climb, some care shifts to Michigan’s charity clinics 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 Robin Erb, Bridge Michigan September 4, 2026 Michigan’s free health clinics are […]
Michigan colleges spend big on dorms as enrollments sag. Big draw or big waste? 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 Kim Kozlowski, Bridge Michigan September 8, 2026 Several Michigan […]
The Detroit Lions could be down a second starter on their offensive line for next week’s showdown with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football, Sept. 17. Lions coach Dan Campbell said the Lions got some initial good news on Christian Mahogany after the left guard left Sunday’s 31-30 overtime win against the New Orleans […]
Fellow Democrats miffed at Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over $50M copper mine subsidy 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 Paula Gardner, Bridge Michigan August 27, 2026 A $50 million subsidy […]
Groups fight to keep 16,000 acres of national forest in Michigan road-free by Laura Herberg, Bridge Michigan September 11, 2026 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 The US Forest Service […]
Push is on to boost career tech in Michigan schools. Not all agree that’s best by Isabel Lohman, Bridge Michigan September 11, 2026 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 Nearly […]
USA TODAY NETWORK EAST LANSING – Michigan State University Trustee Rema Vassar told the State Journal she brought four people with her to the Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 11 for personal security because of concerns for her safety following a controversial vote earlier this year. After refusing to sign a new, controversial code […]
A long-admired Detroit music figure is offering dozens of items for sale from her personal collection of rock memorabilia. In an auction that runs through Wednesday, Sept. 16, guitarist Mary Cobra is parting with a diverse array of rock art, rare record pressings and other mementoes reflecting decades’ worth of music in Detroit and beyond. […]
The ice storm that slammed northern Michigan in March hit 3 million acres of trees across a dozen counties Northern Michigan’s $2.2 billion timber industry could be in for a number of rough years with the ‘wood basket’ depleted The state set aside $14 million for replanting on state lands McBAIN — A tractor-trailer full […]