Trump gives ‘total endorsement’ to John James in Michigan governor race
by Simon D. Schuster, Bridge Michigan President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican US Rep. John James to be Michigan’s next governor. “John has proven he has the Courage and Wisdom to deliver strong results for the incredible people of his wonderful State, and our Nation,” Trump wrote in a Monday afternoon announcement on Truth Social […]
Michigan preps for an American birthday party muted by political divides
by Ron French, Bridge Michigan By all accounts, it was a festive time in Chelsea in the weeks surrounding the nation’s bicentennial on July 4, 1976. There was a barn dance and tricycle races. The American Legion hosted a chicken broil. And at the town library, residents wrote notes to be read 50 years later. […]
Hospice program gives veterans final salute from fellow Michigan veterans
by Nate Miller, Bridge Michigan As some Vietnam veterans near the ends of their lives, a program at Hospice of Michigan connects vets with others who have served in the military through ceremonies and bedside visits. Hospice can be isolating, said Dr. Adam Marks, a clinical professor of medicine in the division of geriatric and […]
Dana Nessel: ICE to offload Romulus warehouse eyed as future detention center
by Lauren Gibbons, Bridge Michigan The Trump administration is expected to offload a Romulus warehouse it had planned as the future site of an immigrant detention center, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Thursday. The news comes after a Thursday New York Times report detailing the US Department of Homeland Security’s planned offloading of seven […]
Michigan’s drug fight relies on harm reduction. RFK Jr. says it doesn’t work
by Robin Erb, Bridge Michigan CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The nation’s fight against substance use addiction is getting an infusion of federal funds as well as a shift in priorities — away from harm reduction and toward more options that offer faith and spirituality. Harm reduction efforts, including needle exchange programs, is one of four pillars […]
Bloody red shrimp found in Lake Superior; invader now in all 5 Great Lakes
by Eric Freedman, Capital News Service, Bridge Michigan LANSING — Scientists now have evidence that yet another invasive the aquatic species — the bloody red shrimp — is established in all five Great Lakes. Using traps and nets, researchers last summer collected dozens of adult and juvenile specimens, including pregnant females, at Wisconsin Point and […]
E-motos, sometimes mistaken for e-bikes, causing trouble on Michigan trails
by Laura Herberg, Bridge Michigan There is a growing cry from mountain bikers like Steve Vigneau of Royal Oak: No e-motos — high-powered electric motorcycles and dirtbikes — on Michigan trails. “You’ll hear gravel throwing and you’ll see someone ride by throwing a rooster tail of dirt,” he said. “I’ve had some close calls myself […]
Michigan prisons leader defends oversight of women’s prison after 3 deaths
by Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan The embattled director of the Michigan Department of Corrections is defending conditions inside the state prisons. Heidi Washington, who is facing calls for removal over treatment of female prisoners, on Thursday wrote a letter to US Rep. Debbie Dingell claiming that her department “has established itself as a national […]
Michigan Blue Cross to limit mental health benefit. Will thousands lose care?
by Robin Erb, Bridge Michigan Thousands of Michiganders could lose access to their mental health providers under a new Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan policy. Effective March 1, the state’s largest insurer will no longer cover limited-license therapists who practice in private offices. Michigan has about 13,000 social workers, counselors, psychologists, and family and […]
House Speaker Matt Hall threatens budget stall over impasse with Senate Dems
by Simon D. Schuster, Bridge Michigan LANSING — GOP House Speaker Matt Hall is threatening to hold up Michigan’s state budget unless Democrats in the state Senate start passing some of his caucus’ priorities, raising the specter of the second straight year of protracted budget negotiations. Hall’s priorities are far from Democrat’s interests: They include […]
