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.
Rural Michigan
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.
Posted inTalent & Education
How one Michigan school district boosted AP class enrollment nearly sixfold
At Corunna Public Schools, participating in AP classes has exploded. Leaders say building a culture where students are challenged but supported makes a difference.
Posted inMichigan Government
Police report: Antrim Clerk’s husband had unsupervised access to election office, computer
A report from the Michigan State Police says Randy Bishop was alone in the clerk’s office with her computer in February.
Posted inBusiness Watch
In northern Michigan, a crazy proposition: Train youths to become farmers
A Traverse City-area program offers lessons on everything from farming business plans to driving a tractor and attracts students from across the US.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan loves a ‘river story.’ But happy ending isn’t guaranteed
Michigan’s rivers are back from the brink — and play a pivotal role in state life. From dams to fish and pollution to development, they face a host of challenges that Bridge is exploring in a summerlong series.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Michigan can lead the way on health care affordability. Rural families need us to
Creating a state-level HSA program is a smart and practical step. It allows Michigan to tailor savings incentives to our own residents. This is the kind of tangible, pocketbook benefit that people can actually feel.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Whitefish waning. Should Michigan have commercial trout, walleye catches?
Bills under consideration in the House aim to expand commercial access to walleye and trout as whitefish catch rates plummet. Recreational fishing advocates and state fishing regulators object.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Northern Michigan ice storm debris could mean dangerous fire season
Dry timber buildup from last year’s ice storm has fire officials bracing for a riskier-than-average fire season. But early season impacts are trending below average.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan limits hunters to one buck in Lower Peninsula, urges doe killing
Some hunters gunning for a more balanced deer sex ratio in the state are disappointed the policy didn’t pass statewide.