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News Quiz

Bridge Michigan News Quiz, July 31: Tired of political ads yet?

by Joel Kurth July 31, 2026September 22, 2026

Take a break from the noise by answering 10 questions about the week in news in Michigan.

Business Watch

Sisters aim to repair studio of iconic Michigan printmaker Gwen Frostic

by Blace Carpenter July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Michigan artist Gwen Frostic’s studio has been on the market for a few years. Sisters Amy and Sarah Blessing bought the northern Michigan tourist attraction to continue the artist’s legacy.

Michigan Government

Fact checks: John James, Perry Johnson on tax cuts, data centers and more

by Jordyn Hermani July 31, 2026August 3, 2026

Accusations over campaign donations and vehicle ‘kill switches’ are flying in Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial primary between John James and Perry Johnson. Here are the facts.

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Michigan Health Watch

Michigan nursing home chain got millions of dollars for woeful care, AG says

by Robin Erb July 30, 2026August 3, 2026

Michigan-based Pioneer Health Care, also known as Legacy Health Care Management, billed Medicaid for millions of dollars, even as its residents languished without proper staffing, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Thursday.

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Michigan Health Watch

Planned Parenthood of Michigan closes three more clinics; cites federal cuts

by Robin Erb July 30, 2026August 14, 2026

Michigan’s largest abortion provider — and provider of other sexual health services — continued to shrink its footprint Thursday, announcing the immediate closure of three more brick-and-mortar clinics.

Events

Bridge Listens Issues Watch recap: The state of democracy in Michigan

by Bridge Staff July 30, 2026August 3, 2026

Bridge journalists discussed voting access, fraud, polarization and money in politics during a live roundtable. Watch a recap now.

The Center for Michigan

Bridge Listens balloting concludes. Check out Michigan’s top election issues

by Joel Kurth July 30, 2026August 3, 2026

Over seven months, more than 6,400 readers made their voices heard, helping Bridge shape election coverage and seek solutions from those seeking office. Here are the top 15 issues.