Trump’s new order aims to restrict mail-in voting and create a national voter list. ‘I will take swift action to fight this illegal order in court,’ said Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
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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.
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Bridge Listens Issues Watch recap: What do Michigan voters think of education?
Reporters answered reader questions about early childhood access, standardized testing and student engagement.
Posted inEvents, The Center for Michigan
Bridge Culture Club returns April 15 with ‘The Waters’ by Bonnie Jo Campbell
The Michigan author will join the online event to answer questions about her acclaimed novel about a mother and her three daughters.
Posted inMichigan Government
Feds: Temple Israel attacker was naturalized citizen from Lebanon
Officials say 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali was killed by security after ramming into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township near Detroit
Posted inEvents, Talent & Education, The Center for Michigan
Bridge Listens Issues Watch kicks off with virtual discussion about schools
Join Bridge reporters on March 25 as they discuss education challenges and candidates’ solutions to plummeting scores and more.
Posted inMichigan Government
Study: Ann Arbor council most divided in nation — and that’s a good thing
A data company scoured 8 million meeting minutes nationwide over 17 years and concluded that Ann Arbor has the most dissent on its City Council. That makes for long meetings but good government
Posted inMichigan Government
Watch, read Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s final State of the State address
Watch Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s final 2026 State of the State address, or read the full speech, as prepared for delivery.
Posted inEvents
Bridge Lunch Break recap: What issues matter most to Michigan voters?
During a Wednesday virtual discussion, our Capitol team broke down where the candidates stand on a number of the issues on the minds of Bridge Michigan readers.
Posted inMichigan Government
Trump vows temporary 10% global tariff after justices nix earlier effort
The Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs, a decision with major implications for Michigan.