Gretchen Whitmer vetoes Democratic bills that Michigan House had blocked
by Simon D. Schuster, Bridge Michigan LANSING — Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday vetoed nine long-stalled bills, just hours after a Michigan Supreme Court decision had ended a nearly two-year legal fight over their fate. Michigan’s Democratic-led Senate had sued the House over a refusal to send Whitmer the bills that Democrats approved […]
How Detroit ceded a historically Black neighborhood to a billionaire-owned concrete facility
by Jena Brooker, Bridge Michigan This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with BridgeDetroit. Sign up for Dispatches to get our stories in your inbox every week. The abandoned house next door meant a lot to Christina Kary. For years, she tended to it, planting purple flowers, removing weeds and picking up trash. […]
Michigan releases prison autopsy, transfers inmate who alleged mold sickness
by Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan A woman at the center of a controversy over allegations of toxic mold in Michigan’s only women’s prison has been transferred to another facility after seeking relief in federal court, state officials confirmed. Krystal Clark is now at Duane Waters Health Center in Jackson, which houses inmates with unique […]
Fact check: GOP rivals attack John James in gubernatorial debate
by Simon D. Schuster, Bridge Michigan SOUTHFIELD — US Rep. John James attempted to fend off a barrage of attacks Wednesday night in a Republican gubernatorial debate dominated by squabbles over political careers and business records. With recent polling showing James leading the race, former Attorney General Mike Cox and businessman Perry Johnson went on […]
With six months to go, will Michigan be ready for massive Medicaid overhaul?
by Robin Erb, Bridge Michigan ROYAL OAK — With less than six months to go before seismic changes in Medicaid, including new work requirements, nearly 700,000 Michiganders still have few answers about keeping their coverage. And the places they’d normally turn — community based organizations and the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services — […]
Michigan could approve a constitutional convention this year. What would that mean?
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Hayley Harding, Votebeat As Michigan works out who (and what) will be on ballots this fall, one proposal is already set in stone: Should the state “convene a constitutional convention?” Proposal 1, as it will be known, […]
Severe storm sweeps through Manchester hours before fireworks
by Sara Swanson Last Friday, just hours before the fireworks were scheduled to proceed, a severe thunderstorm moved through the Manchester area, knocking down trees and branches, and knocking out power for many residents. Trees were cleared out of roads and the Men’s Club fireworks were able to proceed that night. However, many residents spent […]
Solar-powered stop signs going in at the 4-Corners intersection? Probably not.
by Sara Swanson Michael Sessions, City of Manchester manager, reports that in light of multiple concerns brought to the city about vehicles failing to stop at the 4-way-stop intersection of M-52 and Main Street, MDOT has agreed to review the intersection again to determine whether any additional traffic mitigation measures are warranted. Washtenaw County Sheriff’s […]
Wash your produce! Cyclosporiasis outbreak reported in Michigan.
from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services As cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise, with the largest increase occurring in southeast Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is providing additional recommendations to help prevent food-borne illness related to fresh produce. As of July 4, 2026, no specific produce grower/supplier or specific […]
Jackson French Quarter Dixieland Band to play New Orleans–style jazz at upcoming Gazebo Concert
submitted by Brenda Bancroft, Friends of the Library Join us on Thursday, July 16, from 7pm to 8pm, at Wurster Park, located at 215 W Main St, for an evening of free live music sponsored by Worth Repeating and hosted by the Manchester District Library. The Jackson French Quarter Dixieland Band will entertain audiences with […]
