The Michigan Department of Corrections paid nearly $7 million to resolve 161 lawsuits and legal claims during fiscal year 2024-25, more than doubling its legal costs from the previous year despite fewer cases.
Michigan prisons paid millions over inmate deaths, disability discrimination
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, Aug. 7: Post-election trivia
The elections are over. Did you pay attention to the news that really mattered?
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
As Michigan ages, are we overlooking a critical type of caregiver – the friend?
Friends may not see themselves as caregivers, yet when they help with activities of daily living, they are crucial to a person’s independence and longevity. That, in turn, can save tax dollars by curbing the odds at nursing home care.
Posted inMichigan Government
Progressives won big Michigan primaries. Now comes the hard part
Abdul El-Sayed headlined a banner day for Michigan progressives. But experts say their primary wins could complicate the general election for Democrats.
Posted inMichigan Government
Jocelyn Benson, John James race may be eclipsed by interest in Senate campaign
Jocelyn Benson and John James will be atop the ballot in November, but their race could be overshadowed by the US Senate contest between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers.
Posted inElection 2026, Michigan Government
Donavan McKinney ousts Shri Thanedar, vows to deliver for working people
McKinney says his top priorities are universal child care, Medicare for All, and getting corporate money out of politics.
Posted inMichigan Government
DOJ sent election monitors to Michigan. No drama ensued
Monitors from the Department of Justice quietly observed the voting process in four Michigan cities.
Posted inMichigan Government, Talent & Education
Here’s how Michigan voted on school millages, other tax increase proposals
There were nearly 900 proposals on the ballot statewide during Tuesday’s primary. See how your local community voted.
Posted inMichigan Government
How Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan: Big turnout, liberal towns, walkup votes
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic US Senate primary despite losing most counties to Haley Stevens and underperforming among African-Americans. Here’s how he did it.
Posted inQuality of Life
What to know before walking across the Gordie Howe Bridge
Here’s what to know about accessing the path, required travel documents, hours of operation, accessibility rules and what to expect during the first few days of service.