As MSU president exits, what the heck is going on? We have (some) answers
Kevin Guskiewicz said board members had ‘differing perspectives’ on how MSU should move ahead. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called his departure disappointing but not surprising.
Benson education plan: Up teacher pay, tackle absenteeism, change constitution
Benson’s plans include continuing signature efforts of the Whitmer administration and several ideas that would need support from the Legislature.
Michigan lawmakers revive push to legalize physician-assisted suicide
Michigan House Democrats are renewing an effort to legalize physician-assisted death. Opponents worry the framework is morally dubious and may create new pressures in health care.
Watch live: Senate debate, Gretchen Whitmer, more at Mackinac Policy Conference
Day three live coverage of the Mackinac Policy Conference starts now. Mike Roger is scheduled to speak at 9:45 a.m, followed by a Democratic US Senate debate at 2:30 p.m. and a keynote address by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at 4:10 p.m.
Governor hopefuls pitch economic plans, from tax cuts to arts and culture
As Republicans pitch tax cuts, Democrat Jocelyn Benson proposes a new state department to “leverage all the economic benefits” of arts, culture, tourism and sports.
Judge orders former aide to stand trial in Michigan earmark embezzlement case
A onetime top aide to former House Speaker Jason Wentworth will face trial on allegations he embezzled part of a $25 million state grant.
Bridge on WJR: ‘Devil’s in the details’ on data centers
As the data center boom begins in Michigan, Bridge reporter Kelly House joined WJR in Detroit to discuss concerns about their impact and other top environmental issues.
MSU loses another president, in spite of $1 million pay raise
MSU President Guskiewicz is set to become the next president of Clemson University in South Carolina even after board voted to increase his annual salary to $2 million.
In their words: Michigan governor candidates on key environmental issues
Michigan governor candidates tell Bridge Michigan how they’d address Great Lakes threats, data centers, aging dams, energy generation, climate change and more.
Bridge Listens: What Michigan’s next governor plans for data centers, clean energy
From data centers to dams and climate change, Michigan gubernatorial candidates tell Bridge what they would do to protect the Great Lakes and wider environment.
Bridge Listens: The facts about Michigan’s environment, data centers, dams
Bridge readers identified the environment as a top 2026 election concern, with data centers, Great Lakes health and energy policy topping the list. We break down the issues, the facts and possible solutions.
Watch live: Pete Buttigieg, Mike Pence, more at Mackinac Policy Conference
Day two live coverage of the Mackinac Policy Conference starts now. Mike Pence is scheduled to speak at 10:20 a.m., followed by Pete Buttigieg at 11:20 a.m.
What to know about school tax credit program. Will Michigan opt in or stay out?
Michigan private and public school students could benefit from a federal tax credit scholarship program. Here’s what to know.
Michigan loves a ‘river story.’ But happy ending isn’t guaranteed
Michigan’s rivers are back from the brink — and play a pivotal role in state life. From dams to fish and pollution to development, they face a host of challenges that Bridge is exploring in a summerlong series.
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