The Michigan Natural Resources Commission on Thursday will hear a presentation on the looming collapse of whitefish in lakes Michigan and Huron. Bridge Michigan is spending the summer exploring the ramifications.
Michigan fishing regulators to discuss Great Lakes whitefish crisis
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Life goes on, even at uninhabited Lake Huron island, sometimes surprisingly
In nature, a lot can change on a largely uninhabited Great Lakes island over the course of a century. And a lot can stay the same.
Posted inMichigan Government
Singapore owns 5% of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Its wealth fund bet on timber
As Michigan lawmakers scrutinize foreign land ownership, records obtained by Bridge reveal the Singapore government’s sovereign wealth fund owns more than half a million acres in the Upper Peninsula.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | What Michigan needs in its next superintendent of public instruction
This is one of the most consequential decisions Michigan’s State Board of Education will make in a decade. We urge the board to select a leader who is bold, transparent, and unwavering in their commitment to the children who have for too long been overlooked.
Posted inMichigan Government
Many Michigan voters could benefit from Arabic ballots. The law's not on their side
Translating election materials is complex and costly for Michigan municipalities. Statewide coordination could help.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Meet Michigan’s floating post office: How mail gets to Great Lakes freighters
You’ve Got Mail: How a small boat delivers packages and more to passing Great Lakes freighters.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: July 4, 2025: Holiday weekend trivia
Happy Independence Day, Michigan! Those aren’t fireworks in the sky. They’re brains exploding from knowledge.
Posted inMichigan Government
Trump gets his 'big, beautiful bill.' What it means for Michigan
The ‘big, beautiful bill’ is heading to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature thanks to support from Michigan Republicans in the US House. Here’s what it could mean for the state.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Proposed Michigan laws would reduce hurdles, speed access to drug treatment
Michiganders with drug and alcohol addictions might have fewer easier access to drug testing strips and quicker access to treatment under a comprehensive package of senate bills.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan’s economy: ‘Constant uncertainty’ sparks fear, hope for stability
Data gives glimpse into how Michigan is faring so far in 2025.