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.
Governor hopefuls pitch economic plans, from tax cuts to arts and culture
Posted inMichigan Government
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.
Posted inTalent & Education
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.
Posted inEnvironment, Michigan Government
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.
Posted inTalent & Education
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.
Posted inMichigan Government
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.
Posted inMichigan Government
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.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch, Outdoors Life
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.
Posted inMichigan Government
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.
Posted inTalent & Education
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.