A bill being introduced in Lansing would wipe criminal records for those nonviolent offenders who stay out of trouble, making it easier for them to get jobs.
Ron French
Ron reports on a variety of subjects across the state. Ron came to Bridge in 2011 from The Detroit News, where he was a project reporter. Born and raised in Indiana, Ron graduated from Purdue University. He reported for newspapers across Indiana before moving to Michigan in 1995. Ron lives in Okemos, and like the true Michigander he’s become, he now has a family cabin Up North. You can reach him at rfrench@bridgemi.com or 517-214-3636.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Education leaders agree: High school students need better counseling
Career navigation experts echo a strong majority of Michigan residents who say every high school should have dedicated college and career advisors.
Posted inTalent & Education
In campus hospitals, beds full of drinking casualties
Game day: Bridge looks at college drinking DAY 1 A Game Day diary In campus hospitals, beds full of drinking casualties Stone-cold sober on game day? It really happens Slideshow: UofM game day drinking Slideshow: MSU game day drinking DAY 2 What we can do to reduce extreme college drinking How one Nebraska school cut […]
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan prison reform gaining momentum in fall session
A measure that would make it easier for inmates to gain earlier release could be the first of several bills to reduce the state’s prison population.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan residents demand better college, career advice
Our students deserve better counseling to prepare for life after high school, whether they are pursuing a college degree or career. Residents are keen on requiring school counselors to receive training in college and career advice.
Posted inTalent & Education
Legislative preview: Lansing tackles teaching, roads and inmates
It’s back to work for Michigan’s Legislature. A Bridge guide to the biggest issues lawmakers are likely to face this fall
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan’s stumbling middle class
Think you’ve got it tougher your parents did? You’re right.
Posted inTalent & Education
School of choice, or a revolving door?
A Michigan policy allowing families to pick a school outside their home district for their kids to attend is wildly popular. But a first-of-its-kind study raises questions about who it helps – and who it might be hurting.
Posted inTalent & Education
Worried about Michigan’s switch to the SAT? Six reasons to calm down
Free, online prep and fee waivers should help relieve anxiety over Michigan’s new college admission test
Posted inTalent & Education
Does Kalamazoo Promise success build case for more state scholarship funding?
Make college cheap enough, and more people graduate. Who knew?
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