Residents owe a total of $51 billion in Michigan. Here’s a primer on what we know so far about a plan to forgive some — or all — of that debt.
Zahra Ahmad
Zahra is a former reporter for Bridge Michigan.
Posted inTalent & Education
U-M braces for protests of Fauci visit. Students brace for mixed feelings
Dr. Anthony Fauci is speaking at a ‘comeback ceremony’ May 7 for Class of 2020 and 2021 graduates whose commencements were curtailed because of the pandemic.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
A rare butterfly makes last stand in Michigan. Feds have $57M plan to save it
The Poweshiek skipperling is an endangered butterfly species with only two remaining populations that are teetering on the verge of extinction.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan moves to help crime victims access $20M compensation fund
Legislation could pass this week increasing awards and making it easier to file claims. The bills come as lawmakers rejected plans to hire victims advocates for the state police.
Posted inMichigan Government
Jocelyn Benson honored for election leadership in Michigan
The Secretary of State wins the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for her administration of the 2020 presidential election, which has been heavily criticized by Republicans.
Posted inMichigan Government
Two-thirds of Michigan drivers still haven’t got their $400 insurance refund
Michigan officials say insurers will meet the deadline, but warn companies that the refunds must be paid in cash, not as a credit toward premiums.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan scraps special elk hunt in January
Michigan hunters are so adept at hunting elk that state regulators now say a rarely used season in January is no longer necessary.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Daily trout limits in Lake Huron may be reduced due to overfishing
Limits could go from 3 to 2 per day because recreational anglers exceeded limits with Michigan tribes.
Posted inMichigan Government
Still no verdict in Whitmer kidnap case; jurors want to review evidence
Jurors have asked few questions but want to look at evidence related to an explosive when they resume the fifth day of deliberations on Friday.
Posted inMichigan Government
24 hours of deliberations, still no verdict in Whitmer kidnapping case
Gun-loving stoners or insurrectionists? Jurors deciding the fate of four men have given no indications of how they may be leaning after three full days of deliberations.