State News

 Marsha Chartrand

Michigan church shooting: At least 4 dead, plus suspect. Grand Blanc mourns

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).”  by Lauren Gibbons and Robin Erb, Bridge Michigan GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP — A Michigan community mourned Sunday after a gunman rammed his truck into the […]

 Sara Swanson

Whitmer, legislative leaders: Michigan budget deal will avert government shutdown

by Jordyn Hermani, Bridge Michigan  LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and legislative leaders announced late Thursday they have reached an agreement to pass a state budget, boost road funding and avoid a government shutdown next week. Whitmer did not share any details of the tentative agreement, including how much money the budget will include, but […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Case may decide if Michigan schools must tell parents of kids’ gender identity

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).”  by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) A federal judge last week allowed a west Michigan lawsuit to proceed that could have broad implications for whether public […]

 Sara Swanson

Attack of the oyster mushrooms: How a foodie trend is harming Michigan woods

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).”  by Kelly House, Bridge Michigan  Let’s start with the bad news: A new invasive mushroom is on the loose in Michigan’s woods, rapidly displacing native […]

 Sara Swanson

Disorder sparks sudden OCD in kids. Should Michigan force insurers to cover?

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).”  by Eli Newman, Bridge Michigan  BERKLEY, MI — In many ways, Paige Brick is just like any other 9-year-old girl. She’s fascinated with animals, especially […]

 Sara Swanson

PFAS cleanups delayed by years at Michigan military sites

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).”  by Kelly House, Bridge Michigan  The US Department of Defense has extended by years cleanup timelines at several Michigan military sites contaminated with PFAS “forever […]

 Sara Swanson

Trade war, drought squeeze Michigan farmers heading to fall harvest

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).”  by Lauren Gibbons and Laura Herberg, Bridge Michigan  West Michigan farmer Jim May has given up on the idea of making a profit off his […]

 Sara Swanson

Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall ‘optimistic’ budget shutdown can be avoided

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).”  by Lauren Gibbons, Bridge Michigan  MACKINAC ISLAND — After months of disagreement, Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall says he’s confident legislators can agree to a […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Residents urge Michigan regulators to deny hazwaste landfill expansion

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).”  by Kelly House (Bridge Michigan) State and federal regulators heard an earful Thursday night from southeast Michigan residents who object to a proposed expansion of […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Wayne State president leaves with ‘bargain’ settlement plus health care

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).”  by Kim Kozlowski (Bridge Michigan) Former Wayne State University President Kimberly Andrews Espy left her post with a settlement agreement that pays her approximately one […]

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