The impact of underfunding election security in Michigan and across the country cannot be overstated. Without adequate resources, election officials will increasingly struggle to implement necessary security measures, conduct thorough training for election workers, and perform comprehensive audits.

The latest Lunch Break event featured Bridge Michigan reporters Paula Gardner and Kelly House talking about the economic and environmental impacts of EVs

Earlier this year, Flint residents reached a $25 million settlement with an engineering firm involved in the city’s water crisis. The co-lead class counsel for the settlement is hosting town halls to assist residents with their claims after many of them have been told they are missing paperwork.

Bridge is answering reader questions throughout the campaign season.

Bridge Michigan’s EV Road Trip starts Monday. Follow along as our reporting team plugs into EV driving along the Lake Michigan coast, detailing challenges — and attractions — along the way.

Half a decade ago, peregrine falcons were eradicated from Michigan because of DDT, a toxic pesticide. Recovery efforts, including the DNR’s banding program, helped these birds of prey make one of the most successful comebacks in history.

The Natural Resources Commission adopted several new regulations, including expanding the doe hunting season in the Lower Peninsula.

Valuable critical materials are sitting in junk drawers of Michigan residents: old, unwanted electronics. Michigan is working with electronics manufacturers and researchers to recirculate these products back into the state’s economy.

Bridge Michigan is answering questions about fall contests as part of our elections FAQ series.