The one-time funds meant to battle the opioid crisis are being spent slowly. That may not be a bad thing, says one expert.
Michigan cities, counties have spent 18% of opioid settlement funds
Posted inQuality of Life
Fruit blossoms expected this weekend in northern Michigan
This weekend could make for prime fruit blossom viewing as warming temps Up North cause colorful blooms.
Posted inEvents, Michigan Environment Watch, The Center for Michigan
Bridge Listens Issues Watch continues with virtual discussion on the environment
Join Bridge reporters on May 27 as they discuss the issues impacting Michigan’s environment and where candidates stand on everything from data centers to invasive species to climate change.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan housing crunch sparks rare bipartisan push — and backlash
Lawmakers have lots of ideas to fix Michigan’s affordable housing crisis — but so far, little consensus. Will this be the year?
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, May 15: Politics-free trivia
No candidates. No polls. Just 10 answers about the week that was in Michigan.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Time to ban utilities’ political spending, lower costs for Michiganders
Utility political spending doesn’t just stop good policies from becoming law. It’s also an offensive weapon that’s used to push detrimental policies, broadly opposed by a majority of Michiganders and legislators in both parties, over the finish line.
Posted inMichigan Government
Advocates: ICE denying medical, legal access at Michigan detention center
A federal immigration detention center in northern Michigan is denying adequate medical care to detainees and limiting their access to attorneys, immigrant advocacy and civil rights organizations allege.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan steps up work to persuade young men to go to college, get skills training
Michigan is among the top states where young men’s college enrollment has plummeted.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Northern Michigan ice storm debris could mean dangerous fire season
Dry timber buildup from last year’s ice storm has fire officials bracing for a riskier-than-average fire season. But early season impacts are trending below average.
Posted inTalent & Education
Detroit schools make gains in reading and math: 4 strategies that work
A new study singles out Detroit as one of the districts nationally that is ‘accelerating recovery.’ How the schools did it — and what more needs to be done