The bad news: Michigan had a net loss of 9,900 residents to other states last year. The good news: That’s fewer than 2021, when the state lost 15,000 residents.
Quality of Life
Michigan is a great place to live. Bridge will report that fact often — and on potential threats to the assets that make it so.
In Michigan, 1 in 3 seniors victimized by scams, more than nation, poll finds
A poll conducted at University of Michigan’s Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation suggested that 1 in 3 older Michigan residents were victims of scams in the last two years. Those who described their mental and physical health in fair or poor condition were more likely to be targeted.
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.
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.
Double Up Food Bucks program resumes $20 daily match for produce
The Double Up Food Bucks program matches money spent on fruit and vegetables for families who receive food assistance.
That bump in pay? Poof — Michigan income gains erased by high inflation
From 2019 to 2022, median household income in Michigan rose $7,400 — but high inflation turned that gain into an $1,800 drop in buying power and lowered the state’s median household income to 37th in the nation.
Michigan tribes race to save their language from extinction
The Anishinaabemowin language was systemically suppressed by a century of Indian boarding schools. Now, tribal members are trying to reclaim the language and culture of their ancestors.
Michigan libraries recruiting citizen army to aid book ban wars
The state’s library association is looking for residents to spot and shed light on library battles that often focus on LGBTQ-themed books.
A neighborhood party, an errant fireworks blast, leads to death, injuries
The Monday gathering that killed a Holland woman and injured nine others has authorities investigating what kind of device was at fault. It was one of two mishaps in western Michigan as lawmakers weight tighter restrictions on firework displays.
Air quality, heavy traffic will impact Michigan travel over holiday weekend
The state is under an air quality alert, according to the National Weather Service. An air quality advisory has been extended through Saturday.