The energy giant’s chair told lawmakers about a plan to improve the power grid and prevent outages. They gave him an earful.
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
Record 1.7M Michigan residents to hit road for Independence Day: What to know
Gas prices have decreased dramatically, and roads and campgrounds are expected to be congested starting later this week.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan moves to use cameras to issue speeding tickets in construction zones
The state House passed legislation to allow automated ticket systems in work areas. Last year, 16 died in work zone crashes.
Posted inQuality of Life
Michigan fireworks: Fire danger continues, prompting cancelation fears
Fire danger has much of Michigan at high or very high risk of wildfires. Burn bans are in effect in many cities which may impact the use of fireworks for Fourth of July weekend.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Great Lakes water temperatures warming up ahead of Fourth of July weekend
Temperatures have crested 70 degrees in the Saginaw Bay and nearing that threshold in Lake Michigan and Lake Erie. By August, temperatures are expected to be warmer than normal.
Posted inMichigan Government
Traffic deaths spike in Michigan since 2019; experts blame risky driving
Traffic fatalities rose 15 percent in Michigan since before the pandemic, mirroring a national increase that transportation officials blame on alcohol, speeding and distracted driving.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan restaurants: Raising minimum wage would doom us. Others dubious
The Michigan Supreme Court will soon decide whether to increase the minimum wage for hourly and tipped workers. Restaurants say that hurt will servers and lead to layoffs. Proponents say servers deserve better pay.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Women of color dying in childbirth is a crisis. Are doulas the answer?
The death of an Olympian elevates awareness of a longtime crisis in maternal mortality. Michigan is making it easier for Medicaid recipients to receive doulas who advocate for mothers, who are disproportionately given cesarians.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan sounds alarm about mosquitoes after Jamestown Canyon virus detected
A dry spring has kept mosquito populations down in Michigan, but experts warn that doesn’t mean they won’t be fierce come summer.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Fire danger eases in much of Michigan; Upper Peninsula still at high risk
Michigan has been in a dry spell for weeks now, and while more rain is needed, the threat of fire has eased.