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Two Democrats vying for election Tuesday have some contrasts on tax subsidies for data centers, abortion and some other issues. Here are the facts.
Bridge readers list Au Sable among Michigan’s best rivers. Who else won?
Bridge Michigan asked you to tell us which rivers are the best in the state. The results are in and one river dominated, but a handful of others also rose to the top.
Michigan was to be a ‘haven state’ for abortion. It didn’t happen
Waiting lists stretched for weeks at abortion clinics in Michigan in 2022, as residents in states that banned the procedure scrambled for services in ‘haven states.’ Today, some Michigan clinic owners say they struggle to stay open as more patients seek abortion resources online.
Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens make final push in fierce Michigan Senate primary
With just days left in voting, Abdul El-Sayed calls Haley Stevens ‘the least capable candidate in America,’ and she calls him ‘part of the complainer class.’
Sports gambling super PACs place big bets on Michigan legislative races
Sports betting companies pumped nearly $3 million into Michigan legislative races this month. The spending mostly benefited current lawmakers and followed rejection of a proposed gambling tax.
Michigan fills free college gap, lowers eligibility to 21 — for now
Officials are aiming to reach 8,000 residents with the Michigan Reconnect expansion and provide free tuition to young people whose high school education was impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, July 31: Tired of political ads yet?
Take a break from the noise by answering 10 questions about the week in news in Michigan.
Where Michigan governor candidates stand on taxes, housing, affordability
Gubernatorial candidates say they have big plans to cut costs for Michiganders. How would they pull it off?
Sisters aim to repair studio of iconic Michigan printmaker Gwen Frostic
Michigan artist Gwen Frostic’s studio has been on the market for a few years. Sisters Amy and Sarah Blessing bought the northern Michigan tourist attraction to continue the artist’s legacy.
Fact checks: John James, Perry Johnson on tax cuts, data centers and more
Accusations over campaign donations and vehicle ‘kill switches’ are flying in Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial primary between John James and Perry Johnson. Here are the facts.
Michigan nursing home chain got millions of dollars for woeful care, AG says
Michigan-based Pioneer Health Care, also known as Legacy Health Care Management, billed Medicaid for millions of dollars, even as its residents languished without proper staffing, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Thursday.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan closes three more clinics; cites federal cuts
Michigan’s largest abortion provider — and provider of other sexual health services — continued to shrink its footprint Thursday, announcing the immediate closure of three more brick-and-mortar clinics.
Bridge Listens Issues Watch recap: The state of democracy in Michigan
Bridge journalists discussed voting access, fraud, polarization and money in politics during a live roundtable. Watch a recap now.
Bridge Listens balloting concludes. Check out Michigan’s top election issues
Over seven months, more than 6,400 readers made their voices heard, helping Bridge shape election coverage and seek solutions from those seeking office. Here are the top 15 issues.
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