Michigan House Republicans last week abruptly cut money for a nonprofit that provides wigs to kids with cancer as part of a broader push to cancel unspent funds.
Posted inQuality of Life
Experts: Record 3.9M Michiganders set for holiday travel. Allow extra time
AAA projects a record 3.9 million Michiganders will travel at least 50 miles during the year-end holidays, a 1.8% increase from last year. Most travelers will drive, while air, bus, train and cruise travel are also expected to rise.
Posted inMichigan Government
After government sold their home, Michiganders take fight to Supreme Court
A Michigan family’s dispute with Isabella County could help set the national precedent on what homeowners are entitled to if their property is seized and resold by the government to cover back taxes.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Worries over Michigan’s dams resurface as repair funds run dry, reforms lag
After the Midland dam failures, lawmakers set aside millions to fix or remove other problem dams but never updated Michigan’s weak dam safety laws. Now the money has run dry, leading some to fear a dam safety ‘déjà vu.’
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Lawmakers push farmer suicide prevention funding after Bridge Michigan report
Bipartisan lawmakers in the Michigan House say funding for a farmer suicide prevention program must be restored following a Bridge Michigan report on high suicide rates.
Posted inTalent & Education
‘Star Wars’ and ‘Indiana Jones’ rarities land at University of Michigan
Archivists are cataloging 150-plus boxes of material that document filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan’s role in bringing to life iconic characters like Indiana Jones and Yoda.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Dec. 12: Beginning to look a lot like trivia
Tis the season for trivia. Can you answer 10 questions about the week in news?
Posted inMichigan Government
RxKids ‘in limbo,’ Flint reeling over surprise cuts by House Republicans
Plans to expand a cash assistance program for new and expecting mothers are now ‘in limbo’ after Michigan House Republicans unexpectedly canceled previously approved spending, according to Dr. Mona Hanna.
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Russian cargo jet grounded 16 years in Upper Peninsula may soon fly again
The plane was grounded in 2009 amid court battles over who had rights to the aircraft. Today, Ukrainian engineers plan to ready the plane for new life.
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New Michigan superintendent aims to raise test scores, collaborate with Whitmer
In a wide-ranging interview with Bridge, new State Superintendent Glenn Maleyko says the state is building momentum on literacy and should do more on funding.