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EMS, jails, cannabis and more: How Michigan voted on local ballot issues
Michigan voters generally supported efforts to fund public safety, libraries, roads and parks. Eight communities rejected efforts to fund EMS, which could also impact fire and police services Retail cannabis is expanding in six communities Michigan voters overwhelmingly supported keeping their local emergency services funded this November general election. There were about 124 public safety millage questions on the ballot for various communities in the state, according to Gongwer News Service.
Michigan midterm voters cite costs, government spending, culture wars and Trump Original
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Michigan midterm voters cite costs, government spending, culture wars and Trump
Michigan voters are deciding the state’s next governor, a critical US Senate seat and several other races More than 2.5 million people had submitted absentee ballots or early voted, with more arriving at the polls The US Senate race, affordability, healthcare and bigotry were cited as top concerns From Ontonagon to Owosso, Kalamazoo to Kalkaska, Houghton to Hillsdale and everywhere in between — Michigan voters are casting ballots this Election Day, citing affordability, healthcare, racism,...
Costs surge again for Michigan health insurance plans Original
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online at bridgemi.com.
Costs surge again for Michigan health insurance plans
Michigan regulators approved 2027 price increases of 14.2% for individual health insurance plans, including those sold on the ACA marketplace, and 9.6% for small group plans Individual market enrollment in the state dropped by more than 130,000 in a year Michigan’s marketplace enrollment drop of 27% was more than double the national decline Michigan residents are grappling with the affordability of their healthcare plans as the state sees another round of insurance rate hikes.
Over 2,300 Michigan ACA enrollees caught up in federal fraud sweep
About 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees were cut nationwide as the Trump administration investigates fraud in the federal healthcare marketplace As a result, 955 ACA enrollees in Michigan had their plans canceled, while another 1,372 are under review Michigan is seeing declining participation in the healthcare marketplace amid rising costs Nearly 1,000 enrollees in Michigan’s Affordable Care Act plans had their policies canceled as a result of a federal crackdown on alleged fraud,...
Over 2,300 Michigan ACA enrollees caught up in federal fraud sweep
About 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees were cut nationwide as the Trump administration investigates fraud in the federal healthcare marketplace As a result, 955 ACA enrollees in Michigan had their plans canceled, while another 1,372 are under review Michigan is seeing declining participation in the healthcare marketplace amid rising costs Nearly 1,000 enrollees in Michigan’s Affordable Care Act plans had their policies canceled as a result of a federal crackdown on alleged fraud,...
Fact check: What’s true and what’s not in Michigan’s data center debate
Michigan’s data center boom has brought with it some exaggerated claims from supporters and critics Bridge spoke with experts to get their take on everything from economic benefits to local control Among the takeaways, data centers indeed pose environmental concerns, but they aren’t raising electricity rates — at least not yet Few issues are as controversial today as data centers, which polls show are overwhelmingly opposed by Michigan residents.
What’s true and what’s not in Michigan’s data center debate
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online at bridgemi.com.
What’s true and what’s not in Michigan’s data center debate
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online at bridgemi.com.
What’s true and what’s not in Michigan’s data center debate
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online at bridgemi.com.
What’s true and what’s not in Michigan’s data center debate
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online at bridgemi.com.
Michigan received $173M in federal funds to fix rural healthcare. Where is it going?
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Fact check: What’s true and what’s not in Michigan’s data center debate
Michigan’s data center boom has brought with it some exaggerated claims from supporters and critics Bridge spoke with experts to get their take on everything from economic benefits to local control Among the takeaways, data centers indeed pose environmental concerns, but they aren’t raising electricity rates — at least not yet Few issues are as controversial today as data centers, which polls show are overwhelmingly opposed by Michigan residents.
Dysfunction rocks county health dept. at center of Michigan MAHA movement
Nurses and other staff at the St. Clair County Health Department collected dozens of complaints against its medical director, alleging instances of retaliation and harassment The MAHA-supporting Dr. Remington Nevin was placed on a performance improvement plan following allegations of inappropriate sexual comments County attorneys declined an independent investigation into Nevin’s conduct, saying the claims did not rise to illegal actions PORT HURON — A Michigan county health department faces...
Michigan got $173M to transform rural health. Where is it going?
Michigan is doling out the first in a pool of federal funds meant to innovate and strengthen rural healthcare systems. But key stakeholders are saying the dollars are not flowing to the groups that need it the most, and some lawmakers are noting a lapse in reporting where the money is going as budget deadlines near.
Michigan got $173M to transform rural health. Where is it going?
Michigan is doling out the first in a pool of federal funds meant to innovate and strengthen rural healthcare systems. But key stakeholders are saying the dollars are not flowing to the groups that need it the most, and some lawmakers are noting a lapse in reporting where the money is going as budget deadlines near.
Michigan got $173M to transform rural health. Where is it going?
Michigan is doling out the first in a pool of federal funds meant to innovate and strengthen rural healthcare systems. But key stakeholders are saying the dollars are not flowing to the groups that need it the most, and some lawmakers are noting a lapse in reporting where the money is going as budget deadlines near.
Michigan got $173M to transform rural health. Where is it going?
Posted 9/30/26 Michigan is distributing federal funds to improve rural healthcare, but some stakeholders say the money isn't reaching those that need it most. On Tuesday, state health officials discussed the … This item is available in full to subscribers. Username or Email address Password Print and web subscribers If you're a print and web subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Non-subscribers Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber.
Michigan got $173M to transform rural health. Where is it going?
Michigan is doling out the first in a pool of federal funds meant to innovate and strengthen rural healthcare systems. But key stakeholders are saying the dollars are not flowing to the groups that need it the most, and some lawmakers are noting a lapse in reporting where the money is going as budget deadlines near.
Michigan got $173M to transform rural health. Where is it going?
Michigan is doling out the first in a pool of federal funds meant to innovate and strengthen rural healthcare systems. But key stakeholders are saying the dollars are not flowing to the groups that need it the most, and some lawmakers are noting a lapse in reporting where the money is going as budget deadlines near.
Michigan got $173M to transform rural health. Where is it going?
Michigan is doling out the first in a pool of federal funds meant to innovate and strengthen rural healthcare systems. But key stakeholders are saying the dollars are not flowing to the groups that need it the most, and some lawmakers are noting a lapse in reporting where the money is going as budget deadlines near.
Michigan got $173M to transform rural health. Where is it going?
Michigan is doling out the first in a pool of federal funds meant to innovate and strengthen rural healthcare systems. But key stakeholders are saying the dollars are not flowing to the groups that need it the most, and some lawmakers are noting a lapse in reporting where the money is going as budget deadlines near.
Michigan got $173M to transform rural health. Where is it going?
Michigan is doling out the first in a pool of federal funds meant to innovate and strengthen rural healthcare systems. But key stakeholders are saying the dollars are not flowing to the groups that need it the most, and some lawmakers are noting a lapse in reporting where the money is going as budget deadlines near.
Michigan got $173M to transform rural health. Where is it going?
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.
Michigan got $173M to transform rural health. Where is it going?
Michigan is handing out $173 million in grants to improve rural healthcare in the state, through the federally supported Rural Health Transformation Program Rural healthcare leaders say the money does not do enough to stabilize their industry amid federal cuts Legislators, meanwhile, are calling for more transparency on how much money has been allocated LANSING — Michigan is doling out the first in a pool of federal funds meant to innovate and strengthen rural healthcare systems.
Vaccination rates drop to 10-year low for Michigan’s school–age children
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By ELI NEWMAN/Bridge Michigan The share of school-aged children in Michigan skipping regularly scheduled shots is at its highest level in 10 years, raising fresh questions about state rules on vaccine exemption waivers in the post-pandemic era. The rate of school immunization waivers climbed to 7.1% last year, up from 6.2% in 2024, the latest in a five-year streak of worsening vaccine participation.
Vaccination rates drop to 10-year low for Michigan’s school–age children
The share of school-aged children in Michigan skipping regularly scheduled shots is at its highest level in 10 years, raising fresh questions about state rules on vaccine exemption waivers in the post-pandemic era. The rate of school immunization waivers climbed to 7.1 percent last year, up from 6.2 percent in 2024, the latest in a five-year streak of worsening vaccine participation. The period is marked by the onset of COVID-19 and a schism in federal recommendations and evidence-based guidance.
Vaccination rates drop to 10-year low for Michigan's school-age children
The share of school-aged children in Michigan skipping regularly scheduled shots is at its highest level in 10 years, raising fresh questions about state rules on vaccine exemption waivers in the post-pandemic era. The rate of school immunization waivers climbed to 7.1% last year, up from 6.2% in 2024, the latest in a five-year streak of worsening vaccine participation.
The share of school-aged children in Michigan skipping regularly scheduled shots is at its highest level in 10 years, raising fresh questions about state rules on vaccine exemption waivers in the post-pandemic era. The rate of school immunization waivers climbed to 7.1% last year, up from 6.2% in 2024, the latest in a five-year streak of worsening vaccine participation. The period is marked by the onset of COVID-19 and a schism in federal recommendations and evidence-based guidance .
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