Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is among a growing list of celebrities backing legislation to end painful testing on dogs in Michigan.
Lions’ Sam LaPorta pushing to limit dog experimentation in Michigan
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan: We can’t afford to look for all PFAS. Homeowners on their own
State PFAS officials say it’d cost too much money to test enough to determine the culprit behind some contamination sites. When that happens, the state struggles to find how widespread the contamination is and can’t force anyone to pay for cleanup.
Posted inQuality of Life
Expect busy Michigan roads for Thanksgiving. Record travel predicted
Michigan is expected to see record Thanksgiving travel again this year, with most residents choosing to drive amid ongoing flight concerns. Officials are urging caution around cyber scams, gas costs and peak traffic.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Nov. 21, 2025: Thankful for trivia
Sweeter than evaporated milk and more nutritious than pumpkin puree, the Bridge Michigan News Quiz will delight and nourish.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Watch: Saving Great Lakes whitefish is a race against time
After months spent writing about the looming collapse of whitefish in the lower Great Lakes, Bridge Michigan teamed up with Detroit PBS to tell the story in documentary form. Here’s how to watch.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Battle rages over Oakland County’s plan to take crisis services in-house
The Oakland Community Health Network plans to bring its adult crisis services in-house, cutting off its longstanding relationship with the nonprofit Common Ground. Critics fear the move will weaken the county’s mental health supports.
Posted inEvents
Bridge Lunch Break to discuss state of marijuana industry in Michigan
A marijuana advocate, a marijuna critic and an assistant professor in marijuana studies will take questions from Bridge Michigan editor Justin A. Hinkley and from readers.
Posted inMichigan Government
Trump accuses Slotkin, other Dems of sedition ‘punishable by death’
In a video, Michigan US Sen. Elissa Slotkin and other Democrats called on military members to uphold constitution and defy ‘illegal orders.’ President Donald Trump called it ‘sedition.’
Posted inTalent & Education
Next Michigan superintendent vows to take ‘students first’ mission statewide
Fresh off a meeting with the governor, incoming state superintendent Glenn Maleyko says he’s ready to work with anyone.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan may soon ban sales of this stinky tree and 5 other plants
The state’s agricultural department wants to add to the list of plants that are not allowed to be sold or imported in Michigan.