The Department of State office has denied more than 25,000 personalized license plates due to the letter and number combinations forming inappropriate words or phrases.
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 inMichigan Government
Michigan’s blue and black retro license plates to return next month
Beginning in February, Michigan motorists will be able to buy the vintage Great Lakes blue plate from the 1980s and 90s, along with a white-on-black plate from the late 70s.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
As bitter cold grips Michigan, winter festivals eye cautious return in 2025
Canceled in recent years due to a lack of snow, winter events like the North American Vasa Nordic ski and bicycle races and black sturgeon fishing season are set to return.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Report: Michigan trashes $500M+ worth of materials in landfills each year
The market value of material disposed of in Michigan is between $500 million and $676 million, according to a report by the Michigan Sustainable Business Forum.
Posted inQuality of Life
A turtle, 600-pound cherry and a ‘chook.’ How Michigan rings in New Year
Several Michigan cities will be filled with revelers counting down to the new year, often with a distinctively local flair.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Where and how to recycle your Christmas tree in Michigan
While you can’t pack up a real Christmas tree along with the decorations now that Christmas is over, you can recycle it in a number of ways.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan's total deer harvest is down, but hunters shot more bucks in '24
Hunters have harvested more bucks this year in Michigan than they did in 2023, though the total number of deer killed in the state has fallen.
Posted inQuality of Life
Michiganders buckle up. Roads expected to be busy for the rest of the year
This is one of the most traveled times of year. AAA predicts that 3.8 million residents will travel at least 50 miles between Saturday and New Year’s Day.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Consumers Energy seeking a nearly 11% increase in residential gas bills
Michigan’s largest utility company, Consumers Energy, is seeking a $248 million rate increase. If it’s approved, customers’ bills would increase in late 2025.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan eggs must be cage-free by 2025 as new sales law takes effect
Starting Dec. 31, Michigan grocery stores will only be able to sell cage-free eggs under law adopted five years ago. The law comes as the industry moves to cage-free, but it could mean higher prices.
