Michigan lawmakers overhaul paid leave, wage laws in last-minute deal | Bridge Michigan With less than an hour before paid sick leave and wage increase were set to take effect, Michigan lawmakers took final votes on a bipartisan deal to change them.

Michigan lawmakers overhaul paid leave, wage laws in last-minute deal www.bridgemi.com/michigan-gov... via @bridgemi.com

With ‘emergency deadline’ near, Michigan House approves tipped wage deal | Bridge Michigan Plan to scale back tipped wage increase is heading to Gov. Whitmer, but ‘chaos is coming’ without deal on paid sick leave by Friday, says GOP leader.

Facing ‘emergency deadline’ on paid sick leave, Michigan House approves tipped wage deal www.bridgemi.com/michigan-gov... via @bridgemi.com @simon.schuster.press

In Detroit, worried immigrants ask: ‘Who will take my kids if I’m deported?’ | Bridge Michigan There has been a rush of immigrants facing possible deportation to create guardianships to protect their children.

In Detroit, worried immigrants ask: ‘Who will take my kids if I’m deported?’ There has been a rush of immigrants facing possible deportation to create guardianships to protect their children.

Whitmer's $3B plan to fix Michigan roads calls for more corporate, marijuana taxes | Bridge Michigan Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants the Legislature to work with her on a plan to increase road fixes by $3 billion a year. Her plan seeks $1.7 billion in new corporate taxes and $470 million from a ...

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants the Legislature to work with her on a plan to increase road fixes by $3 billion a year. Her plan seeks $1.7 billion in new corporate taxes and $470 million from a marijuana wholesale tax. www.bridgemi.com/michigan-gov... via @simon.schuster.press

Michigan winter: No better time to jump in lakes? Why cold plunges are so hot | Bridge Michigan From Detroit to Hancock, hardy souls are beating the winter blahs by swimming in lakes and rivers. Why this pandemic pastime — and Finnish tradition — has found staying power in Michigan.

Why cold plunges are so hot

Michigan faces new Senate battle as Gary Peters opts against reelection | Bridge Michigan US Sen. Gary Peters will not seek reelection in 2026, setting up another fierce battle for an open Michigan US Senate seat.

Who should run to replace Gary Peters? Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is “grateful for Senator Peters’ service” but is “not running for this seat in the Senate,” according to a statement from her PAC. www.bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...

That feeling when you need to snowblow again but the batteries are still charging from this morning. Also, that feeling when you're the last one in your neighborhood with Christmas lights still up but they're too encrusted in icicles to take down.

YouTube video by CBS Sunday Morning Rise and shine with sunrise photographer Bugsy Sailor

This is almost as cool as the Joe Pera episode. Way to go Bugsy!

Fact check: Trump promised a ‘Michigan miracle.’ Now comes the hard part | Bridge Michigan Trump made dozens of promises during 21 campaign stops in Michigan, from lowering taxes to bringing back all auto jobs. We’ve chronicled them all and gauged what it would take to accomplish his goals.

Donald Trump promised Michigan a miracle... And much more. Bridge reporter Mike Wilkinson tracked the president-elect's many vows to voters in our state -- and how difficult it may be for him to follow through www.bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...

Michigan lame-duck Legislature: Infighting, drama delay votes again | Bridge Michigan The clock is ticking on Michigan’s Lame-duck Legislature. Here’s the latest.

Things are not going well in Lansing

TIL Daffy Duck is a Democrat

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan running for Michigan governor as independent | Bridge Michigan Three-term Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced his campaign for governor as an independent  Wednesday morning.

Not surprising at all that Mike Duggan is running for governor. Quite surprising he's doing so as an independent. www.bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...

Sodomy, adultery bans latest ‘zombie’ laws under scrutiny in Michigan | Bridge Michigan Democratic lawmakers are reviving efforts to remove long-dormant criminal penalties for consensual sex acts. Can they get it done in lame-duck?

Sodomy, adultery bans latest ‘zombie’ laws under scrutiny in Michigan www.bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...

With clock ticking, Michigan Dems eye ‘ghost gun,’ bump stock bans | Bridge Michigan Gun manufacturers could also face legal liability for deaths under bills Democrats are lining up for potential votes in the lame-duck session.

Via @jordynhermani.bsky.social ky.social: Michigan Democrats, set to lose House in January, considering 'ghost gun' and bump stock bans, along with legislation that would allow lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun-related deaths www.bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...

And here I thought I was going to rake leaves on my day off

okay, here are 149 journalists that cover the proud state of michigan.

(i’m not a michigan reporter, but you can’t remove yourself from starter packs)

i’ll add more links to more specific packs below.

Coming soon to every streetlight pole in Michigan