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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Posted inMichigan Government
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.
Posted inMichigan Government
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 […]
Posted inMichigan Government
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.
Posted inMichigan Government
Trump admin withholds more than $156M for Michigan school programs, educator training
The federal government is withholding more than $6 billion in education grants — including more than $156 million for Michigan — to ensure they align with President Donald Trump’s priorities
Posted inMichigan Government
Where Michigan leaders stand on Iran air strikes
Reaction to the US’ escalation of Israel’s war in Iran fell along party lines, with Republicans praising President Donald Trump and some Democrats questioning the decision.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Pure Michigan: It’s a fragrance now. State launches beach-themed spray
What does Pure Michigan smell like to you? The state’s tourism brand thinks FRESH, a new summer scent launching with a custom perfumery that promises to evoke ‘beachy vacation days in the Great Lakes State.’
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Ice storm should serve as ‘canary in the coal mine’ for Michigan utilities
For our utilities and state leaders, the catastrophe is a warning of what’s to come if we don’t adapt our grids to an increase in both frequency and intensity of severe weather.