Advocates say requiring medical copays by Michigan prisoners discourages them from seeking preventive care and ultimately raises costs for taxpayers. Some lawmakers want to put an end to the practice.
Michigan makes prisoners pay for doctor visits. Critics call it a costly mistake
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | An example of bipartisanship our lawmakers should follow
Data on Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics shows that a bipartisan program can serve communities without either side having to give up anything. They both just have to agree on the fact that it works.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan residents sue Whitmer over Senate seat left vacant 7 months
Seven residents in Michigan’s 35th Senate district are suing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to try and force a special election for a seat that’s been vacant since January. But one legal expert calls the suit ‘frivolous.’
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan Dreaming Bucket List: Taking the wheel on a tall ship in Traverse City
Manitou is one of a handful of traditional sailing ships that offer cruises in Michigan. Bridge Michigan hopped aboard to check off No. 3 on the reader-voted summer bucket list.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan awards $87 million for schools to buy proven literacy materials
In a state with over 400 English language arts curricula used in elementary classrooms, a new investment may cut down on those programs. It just might raise test scores too.
Posted inTalent & Education
Nuisance or hero? Retired U-M prof perfects art of fighting campus DEI
Mark Perry’s federal complaints target scholarships, programs, other opportunities only for women and students of color nationwide. Allies say he’s a civil-rights fighter. Foes say he’s weaponized the government and hurts progress.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Meet Maple: New MSU beekeeper, former K-9 detection dog
Maple made a big career switch, going from a human remains detection dog to a beekeeper at Michigan State University’s Pollinator Performance Center.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Aug. 8, 2025: Was everyone really kung fu fighting?
Hi-yuh! If you’ve paid attention to the news, you should karate chop yourself to a perfect score
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan expunged a refugee’s criminal record. He may be deported anyway
A 47-year-old Hmong immigrant who came to the US legally as an infant but was convicted on a home invasion charge as a young adult was detained last month. His family fears the worst if he’s deported to a country he’s never known.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan regulators to hear arguments on restricting factory farm pollution
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is holding a public hearing to discuss a contested permit that regulates manure runoff.