Bridge Listens: How economic, affordability issues are hitting Michigan
Bridge readers say the economy and affordability are big concerns this election cycle. We break down the facts, the trends and possible solutions.
Records: Rural Michigan ‘overlooked’ in Michigan’s $6B subsidy spending spree
A Bridge analysis finds that the northeast Lower Peninsula got $71 per person in economic development spending since 2022, compared to $854 in west Michigan. Some question the disparities.
Perry Johnson leads pack as spending tops $50M in Michigan governor race
Amid ‘exponential’ growth in election spending, more than $50 million has already poured into ads in the Michigan governor’s race. Nearly half of that came from self-funded Republican Perry Johnson.
Trump gives ‘total endorsement’ to John James in Michigan governor race
President Donald Trump backs Republican John James for Michigan governor, saying he has the “courage and wisdom” to deliver results.
Michigan forgives $200M in medical debt. Should it help prevent debt instead?
About about 690,000 Michigan residents have some form of medical debt. The state has put up $4.5 million to erase some of it.
Bridge Listens: How Michigan’s next governor would fix economy, lower costs
Promising major tax cuts or speedier homebuilding, Michigan’s gubernatorial candidates explain how they would kickstart the state’s economy.
In their words: How Michigan governor candidates would build the state economy
Michigan’s gubernatorial candidates tell Bridge Michigan how they would make life in the state more affordable, grow its population and more.
E-motos, sometimes mistaken for e-bikes, causing trouble on Michigan trails
E-bikes are allowed on Michigan trails. E-motos are not. But confusion about the two types of bikes is causing friction in Michigan woods.
On fabled Au Sable River, a fight for soul of Michigan’s holy waters
The storied river is beloved by boaters and anglers alike — and one side no doubt will be unhappy by the resolution of Consumers Energy’s proposal to sell six hydroelectric dams.
Hospice program gives veterans final salute from fellow Michigan veterans
As Vietnam veterans age, Hospice of Michigan’s veteran volunteers honor their service.
Bloody red shrimp found in Lake Superior; invader now in all 5 Great Lakes
Scientists have confirmed that the invasive bloody red shrimp has established itself in Lake Superior — the last of the five Great Lakes with an established population that could pose an ecological threat.
Michigan prisons leader defends oversight of women’s prison after 3 deaths
State prison officials defended conditions and oversight at Michigan’s only women’s prison after US Rep. Debbie Dingell sought answers following the deaths of three women within a month.
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, June 19: Amazing summer
Have you paid attention to the news? Prove it by answering 10 questions about the week in news in Michigan.
Michigan Senate Democrats push for stricter data center energy, worker rules
Senate Democrats are pushing for new rules on hyperscale data centers they say could help consumers and the environment.
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