In the first of three reports on ballot measures, Bridge begins with marijuana: Who is behind efforts to fund and oppose it, its risks and benefits, and its impact on communities.
Alexandra Schmidt
Former Public Engagement Reporter
Alexandra Schmidt is the Public Engagement Reporter at Bridge Magazine. From 2017 to 2019, she worked in the Public Engagement Team at the Center for Michigan, Bridge’s publisher, where she spoke with thousands of Michiganders to identify resident priorities for the state legislature. She amplified those views straight to state leaders by writing, delivering, and promoting the Center’s annual Citizen’s Agenda. Previously, she worked with HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, the Big 10 Network, TBS, and Comedy Central. She holds a bachelor’s degree with high honors in Urban Studies from the University of Michigan.
Posted inMichigan Government
Who's funding the fight over recreational marijuana in Michigan?
Interest groups, individuals, and businesses fund the legalization campaign. One group funds majority of their opposition.
Posted inMichigan Government
Two Michigan House rivals say hello, talk. In other news: Hell freezes over.
What candidates across a divided political landscape can learn from two men competing for a House seat in Kalamazoo.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
East Michigan pub trivia competition to launch in Metro Detroit
How well do you know Michigan? Are you ready to compete for $1,500 with others around metro Detroit? Test yourself with practice questions!
Posted inQuality of Life
More pot and lower taxes if Michigan marijuana vote passes this fall (slideshow)
The Michigan marijuana initiative would allow customers to possess more pot and pay lower taxes than most states that legalize recreational marijuana. Bridge compares state laws.
Posted inQuality of Life
What’s legal, and what isn’t, under Michigan recreational marijuana plan (slideshow)
Legalizing recreational marijuana would not mean a free-for-all. Here are the legal limits if the measure passes in November.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Announcing Winners of the West Michigan Trivia Championship
Think you could have won? Take the interactive trivia quiz to see if you would have stood a chance!
Posted inMichigan Truth Squad
How to spot fake news
Use these 10 tips to help you spot fake news before you share it. 1. Read more than the headline Clickbait titles can misrepresent the facts or situation, misleading you. 2. Check your biases Ask yourself: Do I believe the story because it confirms my worldview? 3. Consider the publication Read the about page. Are […]
Posted inUrban Affairs
Why residents left Detroit. And why some are coming back. (video)
Bridge Magazine and the Detroit Journalism Cooperative gathered Detroiters past and present to share their choices. A theme emerged.
Posted inBusiness Watch
The disappearing cashier. And why Michigan should worry.
As service and office jobs are lost to automation, will Michigan workers have the skills that will be valued in the future?