The ranked-choice voting system, which allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference, passed in Kalamazoo, East Lansing and Royal Oak Tuesday. But its use requires a change in state law.
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
5 Michigan township officials recalled for Chinese-owned Gotion project
Voters in Green Charter Township recalled the board members after they approved the secretive battery plant deal, which critics said raised national security and environmental concerns.
Posted inMichigan Government
Marijuana sales, school bonds, mayoral races on Tuesday Michigan ballots
Michigan could lose its slim Democratic majority in the state House if two current representatives win mayoral races on Tuesday.
Posted inQuality of Life
Like it or not, Michigan: Clocks change Sunday to standard time
It’s fall back Sunday. Despite legislative action and grim health and economic reports, switching clocks twice a year isn’t going away anytime soon.
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UAW strike against the Big Three: A timeline of historic 2023 work action
The United Auto Workers union strike against the Big Three domestic automakers comes amid record profits and has grown significantly since it began Sept. 15. An interactive timeline traces the origins, details and context of the dispute.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan law bans phone use while driving. That’s news to many, police say
A crackdown on distracted driving this week underscores that many aren’t aware of Michigan’s new law banning holding a phone, police say. One driver was working on a laptop. Another drove for miles before noticing police.
Posted inTalent & Education
MSU receives state dollars to expand medical school at Flint campus
The state awarded $3.4 million for the expansion of MSU College of Human Medicine to create a Department of Public Health. The grant will be used to construct a 40,000 sq ft building in downtown Flint which will include office spaces, rooms for lab, research and instruction. The project is expected to be completed by 2028.
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Beer in Spartan Stadium hasn’t increased police problems so far
Experts weren’t sure of the impact of alcohol sales inside Michigan college sports stadiums. While it’s too early to draw conclusions, early indications at Spartan Stadium show little or no change in police incidents.
Posted inQuality of Life
How Michigan residents can help victims of Israeli-Palestinian war
Humanitarian groups are raising money as bloodshed intensifies. Here’s a guide to reputable organizations.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Hunting season in Michigan: What to know about licenses, seasons, limits
Michigan regulators have increased the number of deer hunters can kill in a season, but it’s still not enough to keep populations in check. Archery season is underway; firearms season starts Nov. 15.