The time has come for 10 questions about the news this week in Michigan. Have you paid attention?
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: July 25, 2025: It’s trivia time, people!
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan hotel taxes fund tourism promotion. Should they also fund services?
Tourists use local government services but don’t directly fund them. Some people want to change that by redirecting some hotel tax revenue from tourism promotion to local governments.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Families lament end of a 'lifeline’ for disabled Michigan children, adults
The Lahser Respite Home for Children had faced financial challenges for years. Now the state’s decision that the home can no longer serve young adults is forcing it to close for children, too, according to leadership.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan home energy efficiency standards stalled amid homebuilders lawsuit
Michigan homebuilders and mobile home makers are suing the state over its proposed energy efficiency code that builders say would be in “direct conflict” with addressing the state’s housing shortage. Others argue energy codes play only a small role in hampering new developments.
Posted inMichigan Government
Subpoena targets Michigan AG Dana Nessel over stalled 'dark money' probe
Republican-led House panel questions why Michigan AG Dana Nessel’s office returned a criminal referral for a group accused of raising “dark money” funds for a ballot committee co-chaired by her wife.
Posted inMichigan Government
Feds seeks Michigan voter rolls in election list maintenance inquiry
The US Department of Justice is asking Michigan for a copy of its voter roll and other information to explain its high levels of voter registration. It’s the latest in a series of similar inquiries in other states.
Posted inTalent & Education
Report: Give governor more control to improve Michigan schools, test scores
The state paid $500,000 for a report on how to improve Michigan schools. Not all are thrilled with the recommendations.
Posted inMichigan Government
Ottawa County drops 'Where Freedom Rings' motto after pro-Trump majority loses power
One of Michigan’s fastest-growing counties is dropping “Where Freedom Rings” as its motto, less than a year after hard-right elected officials lost their majority on the governing board.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan Democrats, Republicans swap blame on schools after Bridge report
Michigan’s reading scores have dropped to crisis levels in the past 10 years. Republicans blame Democrats for repealing reforms; Democrats say their new strategies need time to work.
Posted inTalent & Education
Feds investigating U-M, WMU over scholarships for 'Dreamers,' minorities
Civil rights probes of scholarships for undocumented and minority students are the latest in the Trump administration’s targeting of public universities.