In her final year in office, the Michigan governor seeks another $150 million for land development. Boosters say that’s necessary to lure jobs. Critics say Michigan’s efforts ignored residents’ wishes.
Paula Gardner
As Bridge Michigan's senior business reporter, Paula Gardner covers Michigan's business landscape, focusing on topics such as the auto industry, electric vehicles and economic development. She came to Bridge in 2020 after covering business and environment for MLive.com and previously served as editor of the Ann Arbor News and news director of the startup AnnArbor.com.
A metro Detroit native, Paula moved to Ann Arbor to attend the University of Michigan and has called it home for more than 25 years.
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Report: Metro Detroit losing ground, faces ‘hard truths’ about economy
A Detroit Regional Chamber report claims that focusing on turning around the poor performance should be the top goal of statewide policymakers elected this fall, the Detroit Regional Chamber says.
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Report: Michigan-Canada bridge delay could cost up to $7M per week
Delayed opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge would cost Canadian and US taxpayers, while indirectly affecting the auto industry, according to an analysis that follows President Trump’s threat to block the crossing.
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Mundy Township megasite won’t house data center; demolitions continue
Months after Sandisk withdrew plans for a semiconductor plant near Flint Bishop Airport, demolitions continue to assemble the megasite — even without a clear occupant.
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Dana Nessel becomes debt collector as Michigan seeks $24M from Gotion
The attorney general is getting involved as the state’s feud with the failed battery plant plan takes another turn.
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Gotion: Green Township owes us ‘significant monetary damages’ for failed deal
The electric battery company is blaming the Mecosta County community for the collapse of a once-ballyhooed project, filing court papers indicating it may seek ‘significant monetary damages.
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Whitmer: Michigan ready to ramp up focus on auto industry success
Michigan’s governor takes aim at tariffs and Chinese competition while preparing the state to survive rapid industry transition.
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Michigan’s Buttigieg: ‘I don’t know’ if presidential run will come in 2028
The former transportation secretary visited the Detroit Auto Show, also weighing in on EVs, automated vehicles and tariffs.
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Michigan economic forecast: Meh in 2026, with a chance for optimism
President Donald Trump says the economy is going gangbusters, but business leaders and a new poll takes a more lackluster view.
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As Donald Trump returns, the ‘Michigan miracle’ he promised remains far off
President Donald Trump returns to Michigan on Tuesday to discuss the economy, which remains sluggish in the state where he promised a ‘Michigan miracle.’ Here are the facts.