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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
DTE, Consumers Energy to Michigan lawmakers: We need to do better
Lawmakers hammer DTE and Consumers Energy over their handling of a Feb. 22 ice story that left thousands without power, some for more than a week.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Mackinac Island ferry switching to electric power
A Michigan agency will convert the Chippewa ferry to electric power. The 61-year-old diesel engines will be replaced with electric motors.
Posted inMichigan Government
Daylight saving 2023 arrives Sunday. Not every Michigander is happy
As we prepare to ‘spring forward’ early Sunday, there are efforts in Michigan and Congress to end the twice-a-year time shifts that leave lots of folks grumpy. But nobody can seem to agree on a solution.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan stopped Ohio toxic waste last week, but we import waste every day
Following a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, there was an uproar when Michigan learned contaminants from the spill were being shipped for disposal here. Political intervention halted that effort, but Michigan quietly imports hazardous waste every day. Here’s where toxic waste goes.
Posted inMichigan Government
Attorney General Dana Nessel confirmed she was the subject of an antisemitic threat
Threats of antisemitism and other forms of hate have been on the rise in Michigan, not only against civilians but public officials too, activists warn.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan Democrats pressure utilities: more credits for power outages
Many Michigan residents are still without power following last week’s ice storm. Democrats are chastising utility companies for not providing automatic reimbursements to consumers impacted by power outages.
Posted inQuality of Life
Michigan has far more power outages this week than other Midwest states
Following a mid-week ice storm, Michigan still had nearly 700,000 homes without power Friday afternoon. Minnesota had nine.
Posted inQuality of Life
Michigan power outages: Thousands could remain without service for days
More than 700,000 customers were without power Wednesday afternoon, following an ice storm in southern Michigan. It could take several days to restore service.
Posted inTalent & Education
MSU returns to class with unease, determination and more empty seats
MSU students described their return to class Monday as anything but normal, yet many called it a necessary step in the long road back to normalcy. Some professors eased students slowly back into academic life, while others proceeded without change.