Good morning reader, The Michigan Supreme Court swept aside objections to ballot proposals on abortion and voting rights and ordered both measures be put to state voters in November. The decision was a rebuke to Republicans on the Board of State Canvassers, which is now expected to certify both proposals Friday. In other news: A special prosecutor will head a state investigation into possible vote tabulator tampering. A state prosecutor’s group chose Democratic Muskegon County Prosecutor D.J. Hilson to head the probe. Republican attorney general nominee Matthew DePerno is among the individuals under investigation. A federal judge’s ruling in Texas – which found for businesses that didn’t want to provide HIV drug coverage because they said it violated their religious beliefs – may impact Michigan coverage if upheld by higher courts. Our friends at Circle of Blue examine the perils of Great Lakes algae blooms. And please join us Oct. 13 for our latest Bridge Book Club event, which features “What the Eyes Don’t See,” by Flint physician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, who helped uncover and bring to national attention the Flint water crisis. Thank you for reading Bridge Michigan. You can support independent, nonpartisan journalism in Michigan by donating to our nonprofit newsroom. - David Zeman