Live U.S. Senate results from Michigan’s Aug. 6 primary, beginning after polls close at 8 p.m.
Mike Wilkinson
Mike has been a reporter for Bridge Michigan since 2013 and focuses on data-assisted reporting, often finding stories by analyzing maps and data sets and has created Bridge's dashboards on COVID-19, the state's economy and Michigan's elections. He held similar positions at The Detroit News and The Blade of Toledo. A native of Michigan, Mike grew up in Macomb County, graduated from the University of Michigan and started his reporting career in New Baltimore before his career took him to Illinois, Tennessee and Ohio. You can reach him at mwilkinson@bridgemi.com
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Michigan primary 2024 results live: State House
Live state House results from Michigan’s Aug. 6 primary, beginning when polls close at 8 p.m.
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Michigan’s higher minimum wage a boon to workers, here to stay, advocate says
The president of the organization that fought for a higher minimum wage in Michigan says it has widespread support and won’t lead to massive restaurant closures threatened by business interests.
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What to know about Michigan’s pending minimum wage changes
Minimum wage workers and tipped employees face an immediate pay boost in February after a court ruling on Wednesday. Businesses say the effects could be dire; unclear is whether the Legislature will step in.
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Drunk driving crashes up in Michigan, but arrests down as enforcement wanes
In Michigan, drunk-driving arrests dropped 28% since 2014, but alcohol-and-drug related crash fatalities surged 40%.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
COVID is up again in Michigan. Good luck finding more info (or free tests)
COVID appears on a steady increase again, but health officials stopped collecting data as it grew increasingly imprecise.
Posted inTalent & Education
In Michigan school budget, pork flows to Democratic districts
Democratic lawmakers are steering money to school districts in their districts for special projects that few knew about until hours before the vote.
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Michigan crashes: Deaths fall in 2023, work zone accidents up. What to know
Data released this week shows distracted driving, and pedestrian deaths rose in 2023, but overall crashes and drunk driving deaths fell.
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Michigan college graduates make $33,400 more, but fewer students attending
High sticker prices and a fear of debt may be prompting Michigan high school students to opt out of college. National data suggests getting a college degree is still worth it.
Posted inBusiness Watch
As Ford downsizes battery plant, Michigan slashes over $600M in incentives
Michigan officials are rolling back a $1 billion incentive package for Ford after it downsized its BlueOval Battery Park. Once planned for over 700 acres, with 2,500 jobs, it’s now slated at roughly 500 acres and 1,700 jobs.