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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the State of Michigan have made attainable workforce housing development a major priority, and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority has been a real leader and partner: flexible, responsive, and willing to work with the small and mid-sized developers who deliver workforce housing. I am one of those developers, and I have seen it firsthand. Jon Wright is managing partner of Spear Partners, a modular workforce-housing developer.

Where are ya, Michigan? It may be hard to see with all this Canada wildfire smoke, but one thing is crystal clear: It’s time for the smoking hot Bridge Michigan News Quiz, 10 questions proven mostly safe for all ages and populations. You know what’s next: Score 100%, mutter, “Thanks for nothing, Canada,” and email a screenshot of your perfection to jkurth@bridgemi.com. All winners will receive shoutouts in next week’s quiz; one will receive sweet swag.

While most villages in Michigan are shrinking, Vicksburg’s population has boomed since 2010 Village leaders credit a concerted effort toward business revitalization and tourist attraction The village’s revitalization efforts continue This story is part of Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative’s coverage of equitable community development. SWMJC is a group of 12 regional organizations dedicated to strengthening local journalism. Visit swmichjournalism.com to learn more.

President Donald Trump cited a voter fraud scheme busted in Muskegon in 2020 as a wide evidence of election corruption During a live prime-time speech, he asked the FBI to reopen an investigation The state has probed the case and determined that, while fraud existed, it was ‘low level’ President Donald Trump used a prime-time speech Thursday to repeat debunked claims about widespread voter fraud and ordered the FBI to reopen an investigation into what he called a “pay, play and cheat” scheme...

President Donald Trump cited a voter fraud scheme busted in Muskegon in 2020 as a wide evidence of election corruption During a live prime-time speech, he asked the FBI to reopen an investigation The state has probed the case and determined that, while fraud existed, it was ‘low level’ President Donald Trump used a prime-time speech Thursday to repeat debunked claims about widespread voter fraud and ordered the FBI to reopen an investigation into what he called a “pay, play and cheat” scheme...

In 1985, I attended one of the first international conferences on the prevention of preterm birth. Held in Evian, France, the meeting brought together researchers from around the world to tackle one of the most persistent challenges in maternal and child health.

An autopsy ruled that Michigan women’s prison inmate Ashley Hoath died by suicide from acute aspirin poisoning The autopsy cited evidence of prior self-harm and a documented suicide attempt involving other drugs in 2014 Four women have died at the prison so far in 2026, making it the facility’s deadliest year in at least half a decade An autopsy report released Thursday determined that the third of four Michigan women to die this year at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility committed...

The Detroit River Scholars program is helping youth connect with the heritage of the river through hands-on experience on a schooner The program aims to break down historic barriers for people of color In addition to learning to sail, students collect data and learn about healthy ecosystems On an unusually hot day in late June, a group of about 20 Detroit high schoolers boarded a 105-foot, three-masted tall ship and set sail along the Detroit River. For some, it was their first time on a boat.

The Detroit River Scholars program gives students in southeast Michigan hands-on experience on the water. Its goal is to break down barriers and help youth find a personal connection to the river.

Michigan lawmakers signed off on legislation to close the so-called revolving door between legislators and lobbying firms If Gov.