Michiganders protested in more than 120 communities, according to organizers of the third ‘No Kings’ rally.
‘No kings’ and ‘no war,’ Trump critics say at protests across Michigan
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan GOP picks Anthony Forlini, Doug Lloyd for key spots on fall ballot
Experienced candidates top grassroots rivals in Michigan GOP races for secretary of state, attorney general.
Posted inTalent & Education
US Education Secretary McMahon urges Whitmer to join schools tax credit plan
US Education Secretary Linda McMahon said Michigan should join 27 other states in a program that lets taxpayers pour money into scholarships for students to attend public or private schools.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Providers face ‘extreme shortage’ of paramedics, EMTs in rural Michigan
Paramedics and EMTs regularly handle the state’s worst medical traumas and receive wages similar to fast-food workers. Even with state assistance to promote workforce development, gaps remain.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
EMS providers battle money, staffing woes in rural Michigan’s ambulance ‘deserts’
Rural emergency medical services in Michigan are burdened by the high cost of keeping crews ready and insurance payouts that fail to cover calls. Hospital closures and mergers and a lack of local dollars aren’t helping matters, leaving local residents in a bind to keep services afloat.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan United Conservation Clubs to pause camp, magazines amid financial woes
The group claims to be the largest statewide conservation organization in the nation. Its board president said, ‘It’s tight right now.’
Posted inMichigan Government
Q&A: Tariff uncertainty far from over for Michigan businesses
‘We’re in another period of great uncertainty, whether one supports the tariffs or not,’ said Christopher Padilla, former Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade under President George W. Bush.
Posted inTalent & Education
Watch: Schools, literacy in focus as Bridge Listens joins WJR
Readers have spoken and education is a top concern in the 2026 election. In the first of a regular collaboration, Bridge Michigan joined WJR’s Kevin Dietz to discuss school funding, local control and unions.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, March 27: The hills are alive
Have you paid attention to the Michigan news? Then these 10 questions should be easy-peasy
Posted inMichigan Government
John James: Give governor more say on Michigan schools. ‘The buck stops here’
Republican gubernatorial hopeful John James wants the power to hire and fire the state superintendent. He’s willing to change the Michigan Constitution to get it.