Janelle James

Michigan

Breaking News Reporter at Bridge Michigan

Breaking News Reporter for @BridgeMichigan. Previously @thesnews, @freep, @HOMTV and @martinwaymire

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Bridge Michigan reporters named Journalists of the Year in repeat win

3 weeks ago | bridgemi.com | Janelle James

Bridge Michigan reporters Ron French and Robin Erb were named Journalists of the Year by the Detroit Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists It’s the second consecutive year Bridge Michigan reporters were awarded the honor Bridge Michigan and BridgeDetroit journalists won another 22 awards at the annual award ceremony Bridge Michigan reporters Ron French and Robin Erb were named Journalists of the Year on Thursday night as part of the Detroit Chapter of the Society of Professional...
Driving high is illegal in Michigan. Soon, cops may be able to test for it

4 weeks ago | bridgedetroit.com | Janelle James |Christine Ferretti

A Michigan bill proposes allowing police to use roadside saliva tests to detect drug use in suspected impaired driversThe test screens for substances like THC, cocaine and fentanyl Nationwide, 24 states use the tests but they are dogged by reliability concernsMore than six years after Michigan voters legalized recreational marijuana, momentum is building to allow police to use oral testing of motorists to determine if they’re driving under the influence.
Bridge wins 15 Michigan Press Association awards, including public service honor

4 weeks ago | bridgemi.com | Janelle James

Bridge Michigan and BridgeDetroit reporters were honored by the Michigan Press Association for stories on business incentives, environmental issues and the decline of local news.
Driving high is illegal in Michigan. Soon, cops may be able to test for it

1 month ago | bridgemi.com | Janelle James

A Michigan bill proposes allowing police to use roadside saliva tests to detect drug use in suspected impaired driversThe test screens for substances like THC, cocaine and fentanyl Nationwide, 24 states use the tests but they are dogged by reliability concernsMore than six years after Michigan voters legalized recreational marijuana, momentum is building to allow police to use oral testing of motorists to determine if they’re driving under the influence.
Measles, whooping cough surge in Michigan

1 month ago | bridgedetroit.com | Janelle James |Christine Ferretti

Michigan sees a spike in measles and whooping cough as vaccination rates for these diseases declineÂ Michigan is one of nine states with active measles outbreaks A new study shows that a decline in US measles vaccinations could result in hundreds of thousands of cases over the next 25 years Health experts are raising alarms about declining childhood immunization rates in Michigan amid a surge in cases of measles and whooping cough The state confirmed its first measles outbreak since 2019 last...
Measles, whooping cough surge in Michigan amid falling vaccination rates

1 month ago | bridgemi.com | Janelle James

Michigan sees a spike in measles and whooping cough as vaccination rates for these diseases decline Michigan is one of nine states with active measles outbreaks A new study shows that a decline in US measles vaccinations could result in hundreds of thousands of cases over the next 25 years Health experts are raising alarms about declining childhood immunization rates in Michigan amid a surge in cases of measles and whooping cough The state confirmed its first measles outbreak since 2019 last...
Travel from Canada to Michigan plummets amid tariffs, border scrutiny

1 month ago | bridgemi.com | Janelle James

Border crossings from Canada to Michigan are down 11% from last year, with an 18% drop in car travel Border scrutiny has increased, with several hundred detained at the Ambassador Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor A decline in tourism could hurt US border towns and lead to major economic losses Crossings from Canada to Michigan have plummeted this year amid a trade war that prompted Canadian officials to discourage travel to the US and tighter border enforcement that one lawmaker says is...
Michigan lawmakers want to stop people from using SNAP benefits to buy pop

1 month ago | bridgemi.com | Janelle James

Michigan lawmaker Brad Paquette, R-Niles, introduced a bill to ban soda from being purchased using SNAP benefitsThe proposal is part of a broader push to limit sugary items in federal assistance programsCritics warn the policy could increase administrative costs and stigmatize low-income familiesIs it “pop” or “soda”? No matter what you call it, there is a growing concern about whether people should be allowed to use SNAP benefits to purchase the fizzy drink. State Rep.
Michigan tax deadline April 15; ice storm victims can ask for more time

1 month ago | bridgemi.com | Janelle James

The Michigan tax filing deadline is Tuesday You can apply for an extension but any owed taxes must still be paid by the deadline Residents affected by the recent ice storms can request more time to fileProcrastinators, time’s almost up. The deadline to file federal and state individual income taxes is quickly approaching: Tuesday, April 15. To avoid penalties, taxpayers must ensure their returns are either submitted electronically or postmarked by midnight on that date.
Colder winter a hopeful sign for this year's fruit crop, Michigan growers say

2 months ago | bridgemi.com | Janelle James

Fluctuating temperatures and mild winters in recent years put crops at risk for early buds and frost damageThis year's colder winter weather offers hope for a smoother springOverproduction of crops could lower prices and hurt farmer profitsDennis Strahle is not a professional farmer but grows apples, pawpaws, apricots, persimmons and several types of cherries and nuts.