During the mid-and late-1800s, Michigan briefly created counties in remote parts of the state as settlement spread.
Janelle D. James
Janelle D. James covers breaking news at Bridge Michigan. She joined the staff in January 2023. Previously, she worked as a Capital News Correspondent at Michigan State University where she covered state and local policy issues. She also worked as a breaking news intern at the Detroit Free Press. She has a bachelors degree in journalism and political science from Michigan State University. She is from Detroit. You can reach her at jjames@bridgemi.com and on Twitter at Janelle___j.
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Making March Madness: How a Michigan firm builds Final Four courts
For the past 20 years, a company in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has built basketball courts used during the NCAA Tournament, including this year’s Final Four. We spoke with Connor Sports about the process.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan synagogue attack: FBI investigating as ‘targeted act of violence’
The suspect is dead and no congregants were injured after an attacker drove a vehicle into a metro Detroit synagogue and was confronted by security officers on Thursday afternoon, according to authorities.
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Tolls for new Detroit-Windsor bridge to be cheaper than Ambassador, tunnel
Tolls for the soon-to-open Gordie Howe International Bridge will start out cheaper than the privately-owned Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor tunnel. And discounts will make them even cheaper.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan warns of tax refund delays amid a surge in early filing
More Michiganders are filing their state income taxes early this year, and while the Michigan Department of Treasury has already received more than 2 million returns, some taxpayers could see delays.
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Longer sentences push Michigan prisons closer to capacity
Michigan’s prison population has begun to rise slightly after years of decline, bringing correctional facilities closer to full capacity as the number of available beds shrinks following recent prison closures.
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Michigan sues prediction market Kalshi, alleging illegal sports betting
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has sued KalshiEx LLC, arguing the company is operating an unlicensed sports betting platform through its prediction market contracts.
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How Michigan helped launch one of the nation’s first passenger airline services
Commercial passenger aviation in the United States traces key roots to the Detroit area, where aeronautical engineer William B. Stout designed the Stout 3-AT, one of the first all-metal passenger airplanes.
Posted inQuality of Life
Michigan gas prices jump 24 cents as Iran conflict escalates
Gas prices across Michigan surged 24 cents in a week, including a 12-cent spike in one day, bringing the statewide average to about $3.24 per gallon, according to AAA. The increase follows rising crude oil prices tied to escalating conflict between the US and Iran.
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Marijuana tax payouts dip in Michigan amid sales slump
Michigan will distribute nearly $94 million in marijuana tax revenue to local governments and tribes, a slight decline as cannabis sales slow statewide. See how much each community will get.