Bridge Listens is a yearlong listening effort to identify Michigan’s most important issues and ensure politicians address them. The initiative intends to ground 2026 elections in fact-based journalism and engagement, concluding with an Issues Summit.
Bridge Staff
Bridge’s mission is to inform Michigan citizens about their state, amplify their views and explore the challenges of our civic life.
Posted inMichigan Government, Michigan Health Watch
Watch: Bridge reporters talk medical debt, health care costs on WJR
An estimated 700,000 Michiganders are saddled with medical debt. Bridge reporters joined WJR in Detroit to discuss.
Posted inMichigan Government
Judge dismisses felony charges in Michigan election tampering case
A lower court ‘abused its discretion’ by ordering Stephanie Scott and Stefanie Lambert to stand trial on felony charges for allowing unauthorized access to voting equipment, a Hillsdale County judge ruled.
Posted inEvents
Bridge Listens Issues Watch recap: What do Michigan voters think of health care?
Reporters answered reader questions about health care affordability, Medicaid cuts and workforce shortages.
Posted inMichigan Government, Michigan Health Watch
Watch: Bridge reporters talk health care election impacts on WJR
Rising health care costs and access challenges are top concerns for Michigan voters. Bridge reporters joined WJR in Detroit to discuss.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan wins News Media Publication of Year, sweeps public service awards
Bridge wins 34 awards at Better Newspaper Contest, and senior environment reporter is runner-up for the Richard Milliman Journalist of the Year award for her reporting on the collapse of whitefish in the lower Great Lakes.
Posted inEvents, The Center for Michigan
You’re invited: Bridge Michigan to host first ‘Issues Summit’
Michigan residents have spoken up about what matters most to them headed into this year’s election. Experts, lawmakers and journalists will break down the biggest issues at a free event in October.
Posted inMichigan Government
Watch: Bridge Michigan reporter talks legislative gridlock on WJR
Michigan’s politically divided Legislature finalized seven bills in the first three months of the year, another historically slow pace. Bridge reporter Jordyn Hermani joined WJR’s Kevin Dietz to discuss.
Posted inMichigan Government
Who’s running for Michigan governor: Tom Leonard drops out
Michigan voters will elect a new governor in 2026. See which candidates are already lining up to run.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan flood watch: Whitmer declares emergencies in Iron, Marquette counties
Flood warnings remain in effect, but, statewide, rivers have crested and little rain is forecast.