Michigan medical debts, anger soar as hospitals spend billions on expansions
In a single generation, Michigan’s health care has gotten more consolidated, complicated and costly for nearly everyone, even the well-insured.
Michigan lawmakers target medical debt, drug costs and a surprising fee
Health care costs remain among the biggest concerns for Michigan voters. Lawmakers are responding.
More Michigan students pursue trades, but access disparities persist
Career and technical education is growing across Michigan as more complete programs tied to in-demand skilled trades. Access differs by district, however, and some are asking voters to approve related bonds this week.
Take a look inside a Great Lakes sanctuary that protects 200 shipwrecks
The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary off the northeast Michigan coast in Lake Huron contains 100 known wrecks and researchers think there’s at least 100 more.
Bridge Michigan welcomes four interns for the summer of 2026
Bridge Michigan is welcoming four new interns this summer, continuing an eight-year tradition of training emerging journalists.
U-M faculty slam president’s apology for faculty leader’s commencement speech
Faculty call for withdrawal of U-M President Grasso’s apology for a commencement speech by the chair of the Faculty Senate. Professor Derek Peterson’s speech lauded pro-Palestinian students while celebrating student activism.
Fact check: Bernie Sanders, Abdul El-Sayed make case for wealth tax
Bernie Sanders and Michigan US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed called for a new tax on the wealthiest Americans and universal health care. Here are the facts.
Psychedelics move into the spotlight. What to know in Michigan
Efforts in Michigan to decriminalize psychedelic drugs may have gotten a boost last month when the Trump administration ordered fast-tracked research into their potential for treatment for mental health issues, including veterans’ PTSD.
Michigan, Antrim County clerk each threaten legal action over voter roll
The state says Victoria Bishop could face criminal charges if she doesn’t stop trying to cancel voters’ registrations in the northern Michigan county.
Amid GOP doubts, Jocelyn Benson seeks to assure voters she can run fair election
GOP rivals say Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson can’t be trusted to oversee fall elections as she runs for governor. Experts say they’re overstating her role in the process.
Michigan election Tuesday: school bonds, special Senate race. What to know
The May ballot includes a pivotal state Senate race and nearly three dozen school funding efforts.
Judge dismisses felony charges in Michigan election tampering case
A lower court ‘abused its discretion’ by ordering Stephanie Scott and Stefanie Lambert to stand trial on felony charges for allowing unauthorized access to voting equipment, a Hillsdale County judge ruled.
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, May 1: Trivia lovers of the world, unite!
Another week, another amazing set of questions about the week in news in Michigan.
GOP rivals rage as John James misses governor debate to vote in Congress
With John James voting in Congress, fellow Republican gubernatorial primary candidates unloaded on him — and his empty podium — during a Thursday night debate in Auburn Hills.
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