The Democratic governor gave her sixth State of the State address on Wednesday. It was included about 10 goals, lots of references to 1980s rock anthems and praise for the Detroit Lions. Read the speech.
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Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan stories to watch in 2024, from politics and schools to EVs and energy
Is this the year to fix Michigan’s broken mental health system? Will the state decide the presidency? Will anything happen in Lansing in spring? Here is what to expect in 2024.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan expands again, hires editor of innovation, daily news
Lisa Yanick Litwiller has a track record of growing audience, culture change and innovation. She comes to Bridge from the Center for Public Integrity.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan seeks summer intern for 2024
Internship lasts eight weeks for those interested in pursuing journalism. Mix of assignments makes it a great opportunity for experience. Pay is $5,000.
Posted inBusiness Watch
UAW strike 2023 update: Workers approve deal at GM, last of three companies
This continuously updated tracker has information about United Auto Workers strike against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan expands again, seeks two deputy editors, Capitol reporter
Bridge Michigan is expanding its ranks to fulfill its mission of making Michigan better through deep, nonpartisan public policy journalism.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan seeks executive editor to oversee innovation, daily news
One of America’s largest nonprofit news sites, Bridge is seeking a visionary executive to help expand our coverage into different mediums.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan begins new generation of leadership, service with editor changes
Joel Kurth becomes executive editor of impact and enterprise; David Zeman to retire. Bridge is launching a national search for another executive editor and eventually will hire two deputy editors.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Center for Michigan expansion continues with hiring of Diana Roginson as COO
A social entrepreneur, Roginson is co-founder of Rebel Nell and Teach Empower Achieve. Her hiring follows recent growth at the center, Bridge Michigan and BridgeDetroit, including the hiring of Jackquelyn Garrett as fund development associate.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Crews mostly contain 2,400-acre wildfire near Grayling; I-75 reopens
Crews worked overnight to slow a fire that had grown to 3,000 acres. Much of Michigan is amid a heatwave, drought and is under high risk of fire.