In a video, Michigan US Sen. Elissa Slotkin and other Democrats called on military members to uphold constitution and defy ‘illegal orders.’ President Donald Trump called it ‘sedition.’
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Historic government shutdown ends. Michigan lawmakers divided on deal
Michigan’s US House delegation votes along party lines on bill to end historic 43-day government shutdown.
Posted inBusiness Watch
$13B Stellantis expansion plan includes new jobs for Michigan
Stellantis plans to invest $13 billion over four years to expand manufacturing in the US. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expects 900 jobs for Michigan as a result.
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Lawmakers add $160M in earmarks to Michigan budget — and transparency rules
New rules required Michigan lawmakers to publicly explain earmark requests for police Tasers, a harvest simulator, art museum upgrades and more.
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State of Michigan budget 2026: Will officials avoid a government shutdown?
Michigan officials meeting in Lansing today must finalize a state budget by midnight to avoid a government shutdown. Here’s what we know.
Posted inEvents, Talent & Education
Watch Bridge Lunch Break discussion on Michigan’s education crisis
Bridge Michigan education reporter Isabel Lohman led a virtual panel discussion about what can be done to improve education in the state. Watch a recap here.
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Who’s running for Michigan governor: GOP outsiders join a crowded primary
Michigan voters will elect a new governor in 2026. See which candidates are already lining up to run.
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Vice President JD Vance returning to Michigan to tout tax cuts
Vice President JD Vance is expected to deliver a speech Wednesday in Howell.
Posted inTalent & Education
Improving Michigan education: Full responses from major gubernatorial candidates
Bridge Michigan asked each major candidate for governor two questions: What are at least two things you believe are causes for poor academic performance in Michigan schools? How would you improve early literacy in Michigan that is different from what is now being done? Here are their full, unedited responses. List at least two things […]
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Trump plans 35% tariffs on Canada, Michigan’s biggest trade partner
Trump’s latest Canadian tariff threat deepens a rift between two North American countries that have suffered a debilitating blow to their decades-old alliance.