Advocates and lawmakers held a Friday morning press conference urging Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to grant clemency to Krystal Clark, citing concerns about her medical condition and reported mold exposure at Huron Valley Correctional Facility.
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.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Ambassador Bridge cuts some tolls ahead of Gordie Howe opening
The Detroit bridge wars are heating up, with the Ambassador Bridge cutting some tolls to compete with the soon-to-open Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
More storms expected in Michigan after multiple tornadoes
Officials are predicting more extreme weather in Michigan this week after floods and confirmed tornadoes.
Posted inMichigan Government
Nearly 1.6M criminal records cleared under Michigan ‘clean slate’ law
Over three years, Michigan has automatically expunged more than 1. 5 million criminal convictions under a bipartisan ‘clean slate’ law. Advocates say that’s opening doors to jobs, housing and more.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan cities consider changing César Chavez street, school names
Allegations of sexual abuse by late labor leader César Chavez are prompting Michigan communities to reconsider streets, schools and events named in his honor.
Posted inQuality of Life
Beyond books: Michigan libraries reinventing role as reading wanes
Libraries across Michigan are lending tools and cookware, hosting clothing swaps, repair cafés and indoor farmers markets. ‘We’re so much more than (a place) for checking out books,’ one official said.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
The Center for Michigan, Bridge’s publisher, highlights growth in annual report
The Center for Michigan released its annual report highlighting growth in individual donations, expanded audience reach and increased community engagement by Bridge Michigan and BridgeDetroit.
Posted inMichigan Government
More Michigan prisoners than ever are getting educations, job training
Michigan is expanding education programs in a bid to reduce recidivism. Nearly 4,000 inmates completed vocational or academic courses in 2025, up from 2,400 in 2020.
Posted inMichigan Government
Wanted: More foster homes for Michigan kids
Michigan lost 30% of its licensed foster homes over two years, according to new state data. ‘We’re trying to find people,’ said an official trying to reverse that trend.
Posted inQuality of Life
Michigan shuts down Belle Isle redevelopment plan critics call ‘dystopian’
Thanks, but no thanks. The state is dismissing a long-shot proposal to buy Belle Isle for $1 billion and convert it into a privately funded entertainment and residential district.