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
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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.
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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.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch, The Center for Michigan
Bridge Lunch Break recap: Experts call for tougher nursing home regulations
During a discussion Wednesday with Bridge readers, two experts called for tougher regulations and laws around nursing homes.
Posted inMichigan Government
Who’s running for Michigan governor: Perry Johnson jumps into GOP race
Michigan voters will elect a new governor in 2026. See which candidates are already lining up to run.
Posted inMichigan Government
Full video: President Donald Trump addresses Detroit Economic Club
President Donald Trump is scheduled to address members of the Detroit Economic Club at 2 p.m. Watch the speech here.
Posted inMichigan Government
Trump accuses Slotkin, other Dems of sedition ‘punishable by death’
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.’
Posted inMichigan Government
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.