Michigan DNR proposes allowing e-bikes on some state park trails
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by Gabrielle Nelson
8h ago
E-bike popularity is surging, allowing e-bike riders to participate in the beloved pastime, but their access is banned on thousands of miles of state trails. A new Michigan DNR proposal would change that ..read more
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Signature gatherers accused of sinking Michigan GOP campaigns to face trial
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by Mike Wilkinson
8h ago
Three petition circulators who helped cost five Republican GOP candidates a shot at the 2022 gubernatorial nomination will face trial on felony charges, a judge has ruled ..read more
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan won’t cover popular weight-loss drugs
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by Janelle D. James, Sneha Dhandapani
9h ago
Beginning Aug. 1, the state’s largest health insurance company, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, will start phasing out coverage of popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs ..read more
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Bridge Elections FAQ: How to find rules local officials must follow?
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by Sneha Dhandapani
9h ago
A reader asks if the public can access election administration guidelines for local election clerks. Bridge tells you how ..read more
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Opinion | Michigan must prioritize mental health care, eliminate systemic barriers
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by Garlin Gilchrist
9h ago
We can apply the same approach that helped Michigan through the pandemic: Prioritizing access to care and resources, investing in making high-quality care attainable for all residents, and building awareness about the support that’s available ..read more
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Michigan judge strikes down Benson voter signature match guidance — again
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by Simon D. Schuster
9h ago
Judge rules absentee ballot signature match directive from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson was a “foul under Michigan law.” But he also upheld other rules allowing broad discretion in signature review ..read more
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Abortion pill challenge tossed by Supreme Court. What it means for Michigan
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by Jordyn Hermani
13h ago
U.S. Supreme Court justices Thursday upheld access nationwide to an abortion-incucing medication called mifepristone, which was used in more than half of Michigan abortions in 2022 ..read more
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2024 Michigan elections: DePerno runs for state Supreme Court despite indictment
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by Lauren Gibbons, Jordyn Hermani, Simon D. Schuster
16h ago
This continually updated tracker includes information on Michigan political campaigns for president, U.S. Senate, the U.S. House and state House ..read more
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Take a deep breath, Michigan: The stinky 'corpse flower' is ready to bloom
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by Janelle D. James
1d ago
A rare ‘corpse flower’ is expected to bloom this weekend at Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids. It’s prettier than it smells. In full bloom, the flower emits a foul order, hence the name ..read more
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‘Deepfake’ pornography ban passes Michigan House with bipartisan support
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by Lauren Gibbons, Jordyn Hermani
1d ago
In bipartisan vote, Michigan House approves fines and penalties for creating ‘deepfake’ pornography of a person without their consent ..read more
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