Infant mortality rates have dropped significantly over the decades, but remain far higher in Michigan for Black infants. But small programs are improving outcomes by helping women manage stress, get to doctors, and even arrange transport when their cars won’t start.

An investigation that began with a sexual-assault complaint against the former Michigan House Speaker has expanded to financial records tied to campaign and nonprofit funds, and the roles of two close Chatfield associates, Rob and Anne Minard.

Join us on June 8 for our latest Bridge Book Club event, where we will be joined by author Frances Kai-Hwa Wang to discuss her essay collection.

Be careful what petitions you sign this spring and summer, and be careful who you vote for in November, because democracy is indeed on the ballot in Michigan.

When the state has millions of dollars in resources, it seems unfair that we can’t invest it in our youth. After all, that’s where it can have the greatest impact.

A recall at a Michigan formula factory along with supply chain issues and other factors have created a serious national shortage. Follow these tips to find supplies when your store’s shelves are empty, and to avoid endangering your child.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered the requirement in an effort to reduce health care disparities.

Bridge Michigan reporter Kelly House and Circle of Blue reporter Brett Walton moderated a Zoom discussion for Bridge readers with three experts about the state and region’s decrepit water infrastructure.

A Democratic-backed group faces a campaign finance complaint on claims it paid signature gatherers not to work for opponents, then didn’t report the arrangement.