Many of Michigan’s nearly 1,500 townships and villages are run by part-time retirees in their 80s who are begging for help. The system is frayed and, without reform, communities could falter. Lansing isn’t coming to rescue.
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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.
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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.
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Who is Abdul El-Sayed? What to know about Michigan Democrats US Senate winner
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s US Senate Democratic primary on Tuesday, toppling US Rep. Haley Stevens. Here’s what to know about him.
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What to know about voting in Michigan’s primary election
Polling places across Michigan open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know about primary voting, top races, ballot proposals and more.
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Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens make final push in fierce Michigan Senate primary
With just days left in voting, Abdul El-Sayed calls Haley Stevens ‘the least capable candidate in America,’ and she calls him ‘part of the complainer class.’
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Fact checks: Jocelyn Benson, Chris Swanson on data centers, energy and more
Two Democrats vying for election Tuesday have some contrasts on tax subsidies for data centers, abortion and some other issues. Here are the facts.
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Fact checks: Abdul El-Sayed record on misogyny, defund the police, Kamala Harris
There’ve been many claims made about former public health official Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s US Senate race. Here are the facts.
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Fact checks: Haley Stevens’ record on AIPAC support, Obama endorsement and DTE
There have been a lot of claims made about US Rep. Haley Stevens in the race for Michigan’s open US Senate seat. Here’s the facts.
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Bridge Listens: The state of democracy, transparency in Michigan
Bridge readers say they’re concerned about the future of democracy. We break down the facts, the research and what it all means for Michigan.