A third death in less than a month at Michigan’s only women’s prison is prompting calls for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to intervene and for Department of Corrections Director Heidi Washington to resign.
Deaths at Michigan women’s prison spur calls for Whitmer to act, director to resign
Posted inQuality of Life
Summer’s coming, Michigan. Get ready for Dubai chocolate, churro ice cream and more
Get ready for Far Better Swirl, Dubai Chocolate and a blueberry lavender gelato. Ice cream cone season is upon us, and Michigan ice cream makers are scooping new flavors.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan teens skip organ donor signups. Lansing hopes to change that
With only about 1 in 3 first-time teenage drivers registering to become organ donors, Michigan lawmakers are considering a bill that would ask schools to explain the importance to students.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Harmful Farm Bill proposal would worsen food insecurity in Michigan
The bill would make it even harder for many families to afford groceries at a time prices continue to rise. A strong Farm Bill should fight hunger, not exacerbate it.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | 300K could lose Medicaid without support from community-based organizations
To help people keep their Medicaid coverage, Michigan should allocate funds for community-based organizations to share information with people in the communities they serve.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, June 5: Everything is wonderful
The sun is shining and the trivia is firing on all cylinders. Be a hero and answer these questions.
Posted inMichigan Government
Abdul El-Sayed wins key UAW endorsement in tight US Senate race
The progressive wins the endorsement over competitors Mallory McMorrow and Haley Stevens.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan bald eagle success story faces new threats
Severe weather and food challenges threaten one of the nation’s greatest conservation comebacks.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Grand Rapids to ‘restore the rapids.’ But how will it keep out lamprey?
Starting July 1, Grand Rapids will begin removing four downtown dams in a two-year effort to restore the natural rapids that gave the city its name. But officials are still studying how to remove a fifth dam and still keep out invasive sea lamprey.
Posted inOutdoors Life
There are 300 named Michigan rivers. Which ones deserve an award?
Bridge Michigan wants you to vote on your favorite rivers in the state as part of a summer-long reporting series.