A Democratic-sponsored bill would wrest control of Michigan’s health insurance marketplace from the federal government and put it in the hands of the state. Republican lawmakers are concerned about how much the change would cost.
As populations change, areas like Grand Traverse County are becoming more competitive. And the region could once again prove key in determining who controls the Michigan Legislature.
Some homeowners associations ban residents from installing solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations and other green upgrades. A new bill would change that.
The nation’s first public EV charging network for off-road vehicles is now open in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, amid a push to electrify recreational vehicles and watercraft.
Northern Michigan faces an enormous housing crisis, fueled by Airbnb and availability. Now, some cities are retooling zoning laws to allow new uses for old, commercial buildings.
AAA predicts that over 2 million Michigan residents will hit the road during Independence Day weekend. Nationally, AAA predicts 800,000 of drivers will become stranded.
On July 17, Bridge Michigan reporters Paula Gardner and Kelly House will discuss the global electric vehicle transition and its impact on jobs and the environment.
Michigan is getting $33 million to spend on urban forestry, which can help mitigate heat waves fueled by climate change. The question is whether government can do a better job engaging with communities in the process.
In Michigan, nearly 1 in 5 children have obesity. Some doctors say weight loss drugs can help patients get ahead of the problem before the extra weight triggers lifelong — and expensive — conditions.
