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Audit finds fault in Michigan job training program, claims $59M misspent
At a time when Michigan is desperate to better educate workers with advanced certificates, a new report used millions instead to reimburse employers for basic on-the-job training.
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September 17, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Mike Rogers calls for gas tax pause. It’s a no-go, says state GOP leader
Amid rising prices, Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers wants to suspend gas taxes. But that’s not realistic at the state level, says House Speaker Matt Hall.
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September 17, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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John James utility plan calls for more cost controls, increased competition
GOP gubernatorial nominee John James has released a plan he said would limit rate increases and increase reliability.
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September 17, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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Look up how many students miss class in your Michigan school
Statewide, more than 1 in 4 Michigan K-12 students are missing more than 10% of the school year. The rate is down slightly from the previous year but ‘more work remains,’ according to the state superintendent.
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September 17, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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Chronic absenteeism in Michigan schools inches down but remains above 27%
The state’s chronic absenteeism rates have decreased for the fourth year in a row, but more than a fourth of students are missing 10% or more of the school year.
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September 17, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Jocelyn Benson, John James offer contrasting plans on tariffs, AI, jobs
In Detroit Economic Club forum, gubernatorial rivals Jocelyn Benson and John James offered competing plans for responding to Trump’s tariffs and boosting Michigan businesses.
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September 16, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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Kamala Harris to campaign in Michigan with Abdul El-Sayed
Former Vice President Kamala Harris plans to visit Michigan next week to campaign with Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate. Harris endorsed El-Sayed after his primary win in August, but this will be her first public appearance with him.
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September 16, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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Fact check: What Abdul El-Sayed said about prison sentences, freeing inmates
Republicans claim Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wants to release violent criminals from prison. El-Sayed has supported sentencing reform but attack ads take his comments out of context.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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The ballot is set for Michigan’s Nov. 3 election. Here’s what’s on it
Michiganders are voting for a new governor, a new U.S. senator, new legislators and more.
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September 16, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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How many kindergarteners in your Michigan school are vaccinated? Find out here
Statewide, nearly 8% of Michigan kindergarten students received vaccine waivers in 2025, up from less than 7% a year earlier.
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September 15, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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Vaccination rates drop to 10-year low for Michigan’s school–age children
Michigan students receiving exemption waivers for vaccines jumped to 7.1% in 2025, marking a five-year streak of worsening vaccine participation in the state.
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September 15, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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Fact check: No evidence Jocleyn Benson targeted conservative petitions
Republicans allege Michigan rejects more conservative petition signatures and takes longer to review them under Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Here are the facts.
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September 15, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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Copperwood Mine foes sue to block $50M grant for project near Lake Superior
A lawsuit claims Michigan set an ‘extraordinarily dangerous precedent’ by dedicating taxpayer money to a foreign company. Defenders say the project could revive mining in struggling area.
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September 15, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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Opinion | Michigan benefits from university research. Funding cuts hurt state
The authors are presidents of Michigan’s research institutions: Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Michigan State University; Richard J. Koubek, Michigan Technological University; Domenico Grasso, University of Michigan; and Richard A. Bierschbach, Wayne State University.
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September 15, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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Secretary of State candidates to debate at U-M; Bridge to moderate with Gongwer
Democrat Garlin Gilchrist II and Republican Anthony Forlini will square off for a one-hour debate Oct. 8. Bridge’s Jordyn Hermani is lead moderator and will be joined by Gongwer’s Zach Gorchow.
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September 14, 2026 at 10:25 PM
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John James says he delivers results. What does his record show?
LANSING — Through nearly four years in Congress, Republican John James has sponsored three laws, helped fund a military base in his district and become a reliable vote for President Donald Trump’s agenda.  Now, as he runs for governor, James is avoiding questions about Trump’s unpopularity but touting his vote for the president’s “big, beautiful” […]
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September 14, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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Groups fight to keep 16,000 acres of national forest in Michigan road-free
Around 16,000 acres of national forests in Michigan are for the most part protected from permanent-road construction and logging, but that could change under a USDA proposal.
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September 11, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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From the classroom to the shop floor? How Michigan’s career tech programs work
Nearly 115,000 students took a career and technical education course last year. But is it a direct path to a good job? Leaders say employers want even more training and schools need more trained instructors.
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September 11, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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Fact check: Can Mike Rogers ‘put a shop class in every high school’?
The Republican Senate candidate says he’ll put a shop class in every high school but hasn’t said how. In truth, Congress can’t dictate curriculum.
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September 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Court strikes Trump order that forced Michigan coal plant to stay open
A federal court ruled the Trump administration overstepped its authority when it forced Consumers Energy’s Campbell coal plant to keep running past its planned closure date. But for now, the coal will keep burning.
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September 11, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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Bridge Michigan News Quiz, Sept. 11: Have you paid attention?
Can you answer 10 questions about the week in news in Michigan?
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September 11, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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What to know about Michigan’s Consumers dams sale debate
State utility regulators are preparing to rule on the deal, in a decision that could have major implications for Michigan rivers, rural economies and energy bills.
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September 10, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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University of Michigan sued by 16 former hockey players alleging sexual abuse
The players say their coach and other staff were aware of sexual hazing that included the forced shaving of their genitals and other abuses by teammates decades ago.
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September 10, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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A UP town may repeal zoning. Doing so would benefit township trustee
Tiny Rock River Township is considering scrapping all zoning rules — a move that comes amid a lawsuit over a trustee’s parking lot near the popular Eben Ice Caves.
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September 10, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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Lawsuit says Michigan town discriminated by denying Christian group building
The township says the Christian group didn’t meet the zoning criteria, but Youth For Christ called it religious discrimination.
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September 9, 2026 at 8:29 PM