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.
Psychedelics move into the spotlight. What to know in Michigan
Posted inMichigan Government
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.
Posted inMichigan Government
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.
Posted inMichigan Government
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.
Posted inMichigan Government
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.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
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.
Posted inMichigan Government
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.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan Democrats pass budget, omit Whitmer’s ‘tone deaf’ sin tax hike
Fellow Democrats in the Senate approve $88.1 billion budget that increases K-12, university spending but omits the governor’s request for an increase on tobacco and vapes to offset Medicaid cuts.
Posted inEvents
Bridge Listens Issues Watch recap: What do Michigan voters think of health care?
Reporters answered reader questions about health care affordability, Medicaid cuts and workforce shortages.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan farms ‘losing money on every acre’ as war spikes costs
Rising diesel and fertilizer prices are pinching Michigan corn farmers as they prep for planting season.