Fact check: What’s true and what’s not in Michigan’s data center debate
From noise pollution to job creation, experts weigh in on the biggest claims about the infrastructure that powers AI.
Michigan elections: What Democrats, Republicans say they’d do if they win big
From property tax cuts to prescription drug price relief, Michigan leaders are preparing policy wishlists to pursue if their party wins full control of state government this fall.
10 races to watch: Democrats, Republicans battle for Michigan Legislature
The Michigan House and Senate are up for grabs on Nov. 3. The races could decide Democratic or Republican control.
Township vote paves way for Michigan’s second hyperscale data center
The Van Buren Township Planning Commission approved a site plan for Google’s proposed facility near the Detroit airport — the last major permitting hurdle to the 1-gigawatt facility’s construction.
Michigan DNR to track fish stocking using 23andMe-style gene testing
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says it’s begun using genetic testing to track the success of its $11 million fish stocking program.
Fact check: Did Mike Rogers buy two yachts after leaving Congress?
In a recent debate, Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers denied owning “a yacht in Florida.” Records show he previously registered two large boats in Maryland.
Michigan under pressure to end ‘orphan tax’ on benefits for foster youth
A new Michigan law conserves a portion of federal benefits for former foster youth when they age out. But advocates, and the federal government, say that more should be done.
GOP faces backlash from factory workers squeezed out of jobs by Trump’s tariffs
Nelson Vandermeer voted Republican for decades. Then lost his job as a product designer at Howard Miller, a Michigan clockmaker that relied on parts produced overseas.
Can John James close the gap on Jocelyn Benson in the Michigan governor’s race?
As a national group withdraws financial support for John James, some see ‘echoes of 2022’ for the Republican gubernatorial nominee.
167K Michiganders fell off SNAP since last summer
New work requirements and paperwork are making it harder for people to keep their food assistance benefits.
Michigan communities invest millions in their rivers. Will it bring returns?
Michigan communities are investing hundreds of millions to restore rivers, remove dams and transform waterfronts into places people want to visit. One study suggests such projects can deliver big economic benefits, but many communities only know the environmental and quality-of-life returns.
Michigan’s biggest hospitals won’t say how much they collect in facility fees
Hospitals say they need the fees to stay solvent. Bridge asked the top largest how much they collect. None disclosed the amounts, but some offered partial answers.
Hidden fees cost Michigan patients millions. Lawmakers push reforms
‘Facility fees’ are buried deep in bills and often include little explanation. Health officials say they need the money to stay afloat, but won’t divulge much about the charges. One expert calls them a ‘black box.’
Republicans put spotlight on Abdul El-Sayed. He welcomes the fight
Michigan’s Senate race has become a battle over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Republicans have spent tens of millions of dollars to portray him as a dangerous radical, as El-Sayed focuses on health care and the cost of living
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