Morning Briefing

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

In today's newsletter, a look at who decides when and where you see political ads, Michigan's monkeypox cases are outpacing the national rate and retirements spiked in Michigan schools during COVID.

Are you ready for some football? Our sports writers certainly are!

Oh, football fans, it's an exciting time. It's week one for college football, week two for high school teams and just a one-week wait for the first regular season Lions game (plus, don't forget the finale of "Hard Knocks" on Tuesday).

We get to watch MSU vs. Western tonight and then the Wolverines take the field tomorrow. Our sports writers are on top of it. Our Spartan Confidential crew has an episode previewing the start of the season. Wolverines beat writer Ryan Zuke has a look at Michigan football's identity. And of course we have Big Ten predictions.

And if you are looking for ways to distract yourself while a football lover cries or cheers inside your home this weekend, you can catch up on the latest Michigan news at MLive.com.

Curated by Jessica Shepherd

A view of the 2019 Labor Day bridge walk over the Mackinac Bridge. We have some details on how to participate in this year's walk below. (Photo by Garret Ellison | MLive)

Here's your Labor Day weekend traffic and weather report.

What's up with the roads? If you are headed up north for the long weekend, you are probably wondering where you'll find those orange barrels along the way. The Michigan Department of Transportation will pause construction on 96 of 162 projects to ease traffic.

How about the weather? Hoping for some outdoor time this weekend? MLive Chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa has the latest on what to expect. He'll tell you your best time for warm weather and when you'll need to avoid potential storms.

Interested in walking across the Mighty Mac? Here's the info you need for the 2022 Mackinac Bridge Labor Day bridge walk. And for travelers, don't forget the bridge is closed during the event!

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Who controls where and when you see political ads? It's complicated.

Why we are talking about it: Online outrage sparked earlier this week after a journalist noticed that a 30-second advertisement alleging Tudor Dixon believes there should be a total ban on abortion, even in the instances of rape or incest, interrupted a children’s cartoon being streamed on Hulu.

Who decides where these ads play?Well, it's complicated because there are different rules for different mediums. Radio rules are different than TV rules and those are all different than streaming rules. Read more about it here.

Speaking of elections: Promote the Vote 2022, a proposed constitutional amendment to expand Michigan voting rights and access, is asking the state Supreme Court to overrule the state panel that voted to keep it off the November ballot.

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Michigan's monkeypox cases are outpacing the national rate.

Cases climb 26%: Michigan’s monkeypox case count reached 193 on Wednesday, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. A week ago the total was 153. Michigan ranks 16th in the nation in reported cases.

Universities prepare: After years of dealing with COVID precautions, Michigan's universities are preparing for the possibility of monkeypox cases coming to campuses.

First possible U.S. fatality:Texas health officials reported the death of a person diagnosed with monkeypox Tuesday, and if confirmed to be the cause, could be the first known fatal case of the virus in the United States.

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'She was just lovable,' says mother of a 10-year-old Saginaw girl allegedly killed by her stepbrother.

Remembering Na’Mylah J. Turner-Moore: The 10-year old, who was found dead after being reported missing in Saginaw, was "jolly, smiley-faced. She had personality. She had so many friends. Everybody wanted to be around her. She just was lovable," according to her mother, Melonzine Turner.

Stepbrother charged with murder: Na'Mylah's 14-year-old stepbrother was arraigned late Wednesday afternoon on on one count of open murder. The teen is being charged as an adult.

More Saginaw news: The Saginaw police union is defending officers facing misdemeanor charges related to a man's assault during a traffic stop.

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We have a look at how much retirements spiked in Michigan schools during COVID.

A spike in retirements: September 2020 saw a 67.9% increase in retirements compared to the prior September, per data from the Michigan Office of Retirement Services – which only includes data for employees who’ve worked long enough to be eligible for a pension.

A complicated situation:The teacher shortage is complicated in Michigan – as there were more teachers in the state in 2021-22 than any time in the past 15 years. But certain types of teachers were in short supply.

Speaking of schools: Thousands of Michigan third graders could have to repeat a grade, according to new data.

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You're all caught up.

Another Friday is here!

Over the weekend, you can find the latest Michigan news at MLive.com. And maybe it's time to become an MLive subscriber.

Enjoy your long weekend! We will see you back here Tuesday morning.

— Jessica Shepherd

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