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bit.lyPanel: Michigan healthcare costs are rising, complicated, but still fixableA doctor, two researchers and a hospital leader sat down to untangle the complexities of soaring healthcare costs at the inaugural Bridge Michigan Issues Summit. The conclusion: Michigan can do this.

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bit.lyWhat to know about voting in Michigan’s Nov. 3 electionVoting is well underway in Michigan, which will elect a new US senator, governor and other key positions. Here’s what to know about voting rules, top races and key issues.

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bit.lyBernie Sanders in Michigan MAGA-land: Dems, GOP seek votes in unfamiliar areasBernie Sanders stumped for Abdul El-Sayed in deep-red Alpena, while Republicans seek inroads in true-blue Detroit. In a super-tight election, a few votes could make a big difference.

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bit.lyIssues Watch returns Nov. 4 to discuss Michigan’s midterm election resultsJoin Bridge Michigan’s Capitol and data reporters on Nov. 4 at noon for a free virtual discussion of Michigan’s midterm election results.

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bit.lyExperts predict more Michigan data center regulations amid public pushbackDuring a panel discussion at the Bridge Michigan Issues Summit, experts discussed the tradeoffs between revenue from multi-billion dollar computing investments and impacts to air, water and land.

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bit.lyFact check: Mike Rogers faces voter suppression claims over Detroit commentsGOP US Senate candidate Mike Rogers suggested using off-duty police officers as poll watchers in Detroit. Democrats contend that would be voter intimidation.

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bit.lyMichigan Proposal 1 and 2: What to know about statewide ballot measuresThere are two statewide proposals on Michigan’s Nov. 3 ballot. What are they, and what would happen if they’re approved?

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bit.lyThese Michigan races could help decide control of CongressWith control of the US House at stake, several ‘toss up’ Michigan districts could play a pivotal role.

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bit.lyBridge Culture Club returns to discuss ‘Witchy Boots’ filmJ.S. Phillips, Jamie Kidwell-Brix, and Sandy Cockerham join Bridge Culture Club on Oct. 30 to answer questions about the documentary film on historical and modern women that shape the craft beer industry

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bit.lyFact checks, takeaways: Donald Trump rips Dems, downplays gas prices in MichiganDonald Trump made bold claims about Democrats Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson Sunday. Here are the facts.

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bit.lyFact checks, takeaways: Barack Obama blasts Trump, touts El-Sayed, in DetroitFormer President Barack Obama implored Michigan voters to ‘rein in some of the foolishness’ of the Trump administration and said Abdul El-Sayed can finish the job on healthcare.

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bit.lyLate $1.8M surge for John James tests Michigan campaign finance lawWith a DeVos assist, Michigan GOP pumps $1.8 million into John James’ campaign in final weeks of the gubernatorial race. Democrats say it violates state law.

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bit.lyTo fix Michigan schools, experts urge better reading skills, less politicsA group of education experts urged audience members at the Bridge Michigan Issues Summit to volunteer in schools, vote for candidates who value education and set aside individual differences to work toward a common plan to improve schools.

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bit.lyFact check: Abdul El-Sayed not a ‘fake doctor’ or licensed physicianPresident Donald Trump and Mike Rogers have called Abdul El-Sayed a ‘fake doctor.’ He’s called himself a ‘physician.’ Here are the facts.

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bit.lyBridge Michigan News Quiz, Oct. 23: Prove your smartsIt’s been another busy week in Michigan. Can you answer these 10 questions about the week in politics, property and life?

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bit.lyUniversity enrollment drops 2% in Michigan, first drop in three yearsNearly all of the state’s 15 public universities experienced an enrollment drop, with LSSU, EMU and NMU showing the highest rates of decline.

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bit.lyAbdul El-Sayed vs. Mike Rogers: These voting groups may decide the Michigan raceLike President Donald Trump before them, Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers are attempting to forge new coalitions to win Michigan. These are the voters who could make the difference.

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bit.lyPoll: Older Michiganders give Medicare little thought. That’s riskyAs insurers withdraw Medicare Advantage plans from the market, those beneficiaries especially face big choices that include a rare opportunity.

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bit.lyA Michigan clerk tried to kick voters off rolls. How her county, state stopped herThe saga of Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop shows how lingering mistrust from 2020 still hangs over elections — not only on the national level, but even from the local officials who sit at the heart of the system.

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bit.lyFact check: John James bought second home, but no evidence he left his districtDemocratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson claims Republican rival John James moved to a multimillion-dollar home outside his congressional district. He did buy what he called a vacation home, but there’s no evidence he moved there.

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bit.lyFact check: Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers debate trade, money, immigration, moreAbdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers met on the debate stage for the second and final time before Election Day. Here are the facts.

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bit.lyElections, data centers, education take center stage at Bridge Issues SummitMore than 375 people attended or tuned into Bridge Michigan's inaugural Issues Summit, a half-day convening with journalist-led conversations about the issues shaping Michigan’s future.

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bit.lyWatch live: Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers debate in Michigan US Senate raceStarting at 7 p.m., Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers will debate for the last time in Michigan's heavily contested US Senate race.

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bit.lyToledo chemical tank rupture forces Michigan school closures near borderA shelter-in-place order for more than 50,000 people covering a 3-mile radius included neighborhoods along the Lake Erie shoreline and stretched just across the state line into Michigan.

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bit.lyRussia frees retired Michigan teacher after over 4 years behind barsStephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired teacher from Michigan, had been jailed for more than four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.

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bit.lyOver 2,300 Michigan ACA enrollees caught up in federal fraud sweepThe Trump administration announced in September it had cut 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees from healthcare exchanges nationwide over allegations of fraud.

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bit.lyHelp Bridge keep Michigan voters informed this electionMichigan voters have a lot to understand this election. Bridge is asking the questions, checking the facts and creating the tools voters need to make sense of their ballots. Help keep this journalism free for everyone.

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bit.lyWatch Bridge Michigan’s inaugural Issues Summit livestream todayTune at 1 p.m. to watch discussions led by Bridge reporters about the state’s top issues, the 2026 election and more.

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bit.lyMike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed pitch competing economic visionsIn a break from personal attacks, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers talked policy in a Detroit Economic Club luncheon, covering tariffs, tax policy, artificial intelligence and more.

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bit.lyHigh-voltage power lines planned across Michigan. Many landowners unhappyLandowners in the path of the power lines worry about declining property values and electromagnetic fields, but backers of the projects say tens of millions of customers will benefit from more reliable power.

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bit.lyAI is reshaping caregiving. Some see companionship, others warning signsAbout 1 in 4 adults care for a loved one in the United States, putting pressure on an already strained system. Now, many are turning to artificial intelligence.

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bit.lyMichigan species at risk after Trump rolls back protections, advocates sayMichigan’s only venomous snake and the Great Lakes piping plover are among the species advocates worry about following the administration’s reinterpretation of two words in the landmark legislation.

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bit.ly‘Please, I need a clerk!’ No candidates for almost 500 positions on Michigan ballotsLow pay and public criticism makes local government jobs less appealing than in the past, officials say.

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bit.lyAbdul El-Sayed disavows Muslim Brotherhood, responds to claimsDuring a weekend town hall, US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said he ‘absolutely’ disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood. Republicans have increasingly attempted to connect him and his family with the group ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

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bit.lyFact check: Mike Rogers pushed Patriot Act, but isn’t to blame for Flock camsIn his Senate campaign, Abdul El-Sayed highlights his Republican foe’s enthusiasm for surveillance during war on terror. Saying that he is responsible for license plate readers, though, is a stretch.

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bit.lyMichigan Senate race rattles Jewish, Muslim voters already on edge over GazaWEST BLOOMFIELD — For many voters in Michigan, the U.S. Senate race has become about far more than which party controls Washington. In the Detroit suburbs, some Jewish Democrats are confronting deeply personal questions about faith and identity as they weigh whether they can support their party’s nominee. Just miles away in Dearborn, Arab American […]

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bit.lyAbdul El-Sayed sets Michigan fundraising record. See who’s contributingDemocrat Abdul El-Sayed raised $30 million for his US Senate campaign in the last quarter, the most ever for a Michigan candidate. Democrats also outraised rivals in key US House districts, but outside spending has generally favored Republicans.

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bit.lyTrump to rally in Michigan a day after Obama, near CanadaPresident Donald Trump is slated to rally supporters in St. Clair County nine days before the Nov. 3 general election.

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bit.lyIssues Watch returns Oct. 28 to discuss Michigan midterm electionsJoin Bridge for a virtual discussion about the Nov. 3 elections.

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bit.lyStudy claims Michigan’s high point has changed, but is it official?For decades, Mount Arvon has been recognized as Michigan’s highest natural point. A study published in 2025 claims Mount Curwood is in fact taller but the lead researcher has struggled to get recognition for his finding.

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bit.lyGreat Lakes ice cover is shrinking fast. A century of data reveals whyLANSING — The amount of ice on the Great Lakes has declined rapidly over the past four decades, but a warming climate might not be the only explanation for freezing fluctuations during the last century. Those are the findings of a new study that reported, for the first time, 125 years of historical air temperature […]

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bit.lyFact check: Mike Rogers claims Abdul El-Sayed wants to ban gas-powered carsRepublican Mike Rogers is using Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s support for the Green New Deal to claim he wants to ban gas-powered cars. Here are the facts.

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bit.lyBridge Michigan News Quiz, Oct. 16: Are you paying attention?It’s been another busy week in Michigan. Can you answer these 10 questions about the week in politics, sports and life?

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bit.lyFact check: John James, Jocelyn Benson trade claims in Michigan governor debateMichigan gubernatorial hopefuls debated state spending, school funding, gas taxes and more. Here are the facts.

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bit.lyFact check: JD Vance attacks Abdul El-Sayed in MichiganIn a Michigan speech, JD Vance called Abdul El-Sayed a ‘little weasel’ who ‘hates’ America. Here are the facts.

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bit.lyMichigan elections: What Democrats, Republicans say they’d do if they win bigFrom property tax cuts to prescription drug price relief, Michigan leaders are preparing policy wishlists to pursue if their party wins full control of state government this fall.

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bit.ly10 races to watch: Democrats, Republicans battle for Michigan LegislatureThe Michigan House and Senate are up for grabs on Nov. 3. The races could decide Democratic or Republican control.

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bit.lyTownship vote paves way for Michigan’s second hyperscale data centerThe Van Buren Township Planning Commission approved a site plan for Google’s proposed facility near the Detroit airport — the last major permitting hurdle to the 1-gigawatt facility’s construction.

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bit.lyFact check: What’s true and what’s not in Michigan’s data center debateFrom noise pollution to job creation, experts weigh in on the biggest claims about the infrastructure that powers AI.

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bit.lyMichigan DNR to track fish stocking using 23andMe-style gene testingThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources says it’s begun using genetic testing to track the success of its $11 million fish stocking program.