The state needs $4 billion in infrastructure fixes. But state, federal and local governments, and private sector, should be involved in a fix.
Lindsay VanHulle
Lindsay VanHulle is a former reporter for Bridge Magazine
Posted inMichigan Government
Why don’t Michiganders trust government? Let’s count the ways.
Government records are private. Gerrymandering is common. Dark money is omnipresent. But some say solutions will cause more problems.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan governor candidates release tax returns, other assets
Bridge Magazine requested financial data from 19 candidates for governor to shed light on potential conflicts of interest. Here’s a rundown of who responded, and who didn’t.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan’s 2018 infrastructure report card: D+
The state earns a near-failing grade for its roads, water and other infrastructure from civil engineers, with virtually no improvement since 2009.
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Where they stand: Michigan governor candidates’ infrastructure policies
From roads to drinking water, Michigan doesn’t spend enough money on upkeep. What would candidates to succeed Rick Snyder do to make long-term fixes, and how would they pay for it?
Posted inTalent & Education
Should Michigan ease teaching standards to lure career-tech instructors?
State aims to fill career-tech teaching shortage by recruiting non-teachers with industry experience to the classroom. Can it work?
Posted inMichigan Truth Squad
Michigan Truth Squad: Schuette says tax hikes put family dreams at risk
The Republican frontrunner for governor portrays a state where taxes are ever rising, overwhelming residents fighting for their very survival.
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Will Florida school shooting nudge Michigan to pass ‘red flag’ gun laws?
A Republican committee chair promises to give a good look to stalled bills to allow relatives and police to petition courts to temporarily remove guns from those who pose risks.
Posted inMichigan Government
Five takeaways from Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s final budget
How will a desire for tax cuts among GOP lawmakers affect Snyder’s plans for more money for roads and schools?
Posted inMichigan Government
Six ways Gov. Snyder has changed how Michigan spends taxpayer dollars
Over Gov. Rick Snyder’s two terms as Michigan governor, state spending has risen overall, but has gone down for prisons, and spending remains far below 2000 levels.