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Drunk driving crashes and arrests down for Michigan, but not for all counties
Drunk driving incidents continue to decrease across Michigan, but Up North counties have higher rates, data shows.
Oakland County schools seek new tax to bypass funding limits. Some cry foul
Should schools get more money? Voters in Oakland County are deciding whether it’s worth raising taxes to give local districts more money.
From AI to AIPAC: 6 issues defining Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed race
Michigan’s US Senate race has become one of the most closely watched — and most expensive — races in the country. Money in politics, immigration, health care and affordability are…
Where Michigan governor candidates stand on data centers, the environment
How would Jocelyn Benson, Chris Swanson, Perry Johnson and John James protect the Great Lakes? How would they approach data centers, climate change and energy policy?
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.
Report: Interlochen sex abuse spans 70 years, extends past Jeffrey Epstein
The 97-page report detailed 70 instances of abuse by 47 faculty and staff members.
Michigan’s next new license plate will raise funds for animal welfare
Michigan drivers will soon be able to purchase a new specialty license plate that supports animal shelters. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed enabling legislation Tuesday.
Bridge on WJR: Candidates promise government transparency (again)
With a week to go before Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary, Bridge reporters Lauren Gibbons and Simon Schuster joined WJR in Detroit to discuss democracy, government transparency and more.
Mystery Hill defies gravity — and the demise of roadside attractions
Inspired by childhood visits to the Irish Hills landmark, a longtime sideshow performer hopes to keep Mystery Hill thriving for future generations.
Where Michigan governor candidates stand on schools, literacy
Candidates have made bold promises to address dismal reading scores and fix schools across the state. Are they realistic?
Opinion | Measles outbreaks shouldn’t happen here. Our county got lucky. This time
We had a close call here in southeast Michigan. With vaccine coverage falling, it is only a matter of time before we’re dealing with another outbreak.
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.
Fact check: Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed clash over AIPAC, electability
Democratic US Senate rivals Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed debated for a final time before Michigan’s Aug. 4 election. We checked their facts.
Watch live: Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed debate in Michigan US Senate race
The US Senate debate between Democrats Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed is set to start at 7:30 p.m.
Fact check: President Trump says Michigan ‘thriving,’ auto industry ‘back’
In a campaign-style rally, President Donald Trump touted Michigan’s economy and its auto industry. Jobs data paints a more sobering picture.
Opinion | Let Michigan voters make democracy work
Our current voting system forces people to either step aside or risk handing elections to candidates that most voters don’t want. The way we vote punishes anyone who doesn't want …
Gordie Howe bridge opens to traffic, even as trade dispute tests US-Canada ties
Traffic began flowing Monday across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade, jobs and tourism between Canada and the US.
Watch live: President Donald Trump speaks in Michigan
President Donald Trump is expected to speak around 2:30 pm at the General Motors Proving Grounds in Milford. Watch live here.
In their own words: Michigan governor candidate on voting rules, democracy
Michigan gubernatorial candidates tell Bridge how they’d try to improve confidence in elections and government.
Bridge Listens: How Michigan’s next governor would change elections, transparency
From voter ID to government transparency reforms, Michigan gubernatorial candidates told Bridge how they’d like to change rules related to the democratic process.
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.
Who’s funding Michigan governor candidates? New filings reveal top donors
The DeVos family, unions and Perry Johnson are spending big in Michigan’s gubernatorial race ahead of the Aug. 4 primary. See how.
Fact check: Ads take El-Sayed out of context to claim he ‘disrespects women’
Attack ads claiming Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has a history of ‘disrespecting women’ don’t offer conclusive proof and mislead viewers by taking past comments out of context.
‘Money out of politics’ proposal cleared for Michigan ballot
A group seeking to ban political spending by regulated utilities and large state contractors submitted enough signatures to put its proposal on Michigan’s general election ballot,…
Canada celebrates Gordie Howe bridge opening — without Michigan — amid tariff riff
Canadian officials celebrated the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, honoring the Detroit Red Wings legend and marking the completion of a project more than two deca…
Gretchen Whitmer endorses Haley Stevens: She’ll ‘get things done’ for Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is backing Haley Stevens over Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic US Senate primary.
Consumers Energy may drain part of Manistee River to investigate dam damage
Recent spring floods damaged the tailrace downstream of the Hodenpyl Dam. Other nonfunctioning equipment at the dam has made inspections difficult.
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, July 24: Come on, feel the noise
Jump down, turn around and answer these 10 questions about the week that was in Michigan news.
Pro-Stevens groups erase El-Sayed fundraising edge in Michigan Senate race
Abdul El-Sayed again outraised Haley Stevens, but outside groups have spent more than $45 million to boost her in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s open US Senate seat.
Corporation aims to boost MSU sports revenue. Should it operate in secret?
MSU’s secrecy around Spartan Media Ventures, a new for-profit corporation formed to raise money for sports programs, has some concerned — including members of the university’s own…