Day two live coverage of the Mackinac Policy Conference starts now. Mike Pence is scheduled to speak at 10:20 a.m., followed by Pete Buttigieg at 11:20 a.m.
Bridge Staff
Bridge’s mission is to inform Michigan citizens about their state, amplify their views and explore the challenges of our civic life.
2026 Bridge Michigan Voter Guide
Key dates, deadlines and resources to help you navigate Michigan’s 2026 elections.
Watch live: Mike Duggan, more at 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference
Live coverage of the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference begins at 2:15 pm. Mike Duggan is scheduled to speak at 5:30 pm.
2026 Michigan Voter Guide
Key dates, deadlines and resources to help you navigate Michigan’s 2026 elections.
Read Mike Duggan’s statement on ending his campaign for Michigan governor
Read Mike Duggan’s statement explaining why he is ending his Michigan governor campaign.
Bridge on WJR: Consequences loom as Michigan ages
Michigan is old and getting older, which poses challenges for the state’s future. Bridge Michigan reported Jordyn Hermani joined WJR in Detroit to discuss.
How to be an informed voter, detect misinformation
Misinformation is rampant. Here are resources to help.
Bridge Listens Issues Watch continues with virtual discussion on the environment
Join Bridge reporters on May 27 as they discuss the issues impacting Michigan’s environment and where candidates stand on everything from data centers to invasive species to climate change.
Bridge Listens
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.
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.