The end of the current round of Center for Michigan community conversations in nearly upon us and we want to hear from you! On April 6th, we’re concluding this round of discussions, which ask participants to share their agenda for Michigan. Haven’t participated yet? Don’t fret! There’s still time to share YOUR priorities for our state. […]
We want YOU! Time’s Running Short on Community Conversations
Posted inUrban Affairs
Michigan Radio: Being broke makes Detroit get creative
For Detroit, municipal bankruptcy has made the world aware of what Michigan already knew: Detroit is broke. No matter how it turns out, bankruptcy is not going to change things very quickly. Detroit will still be broke. Lester Graham with Michigan Watch reports that’s going to force the city to get creative.
Posted inGuest Commentary
For one firefighter, ignorance about public safety burns
A Bridge columnist questioned the money spent on fire protection, and readers responded with flamethrowers. This is only one of them.
Posted inBrunch with Bridge
It’s harder to be a fan ‘away,’ so make everyone feel at home
As the Big Ten grows, sports fans may want to hit the road. A little empathy goes a long way, whether at the Breslin Center or as a another team’s visitor.
Posted inBrunch with Bridge
Duggan’s Detroit mayoralty: The start of something big, or just a start?
The stakes could hardly be higher, and the job any harder, for new Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. He’s saying the right things, but the future is still cloudy.
Posted inMichigan Government
Are Michigan’s restrictions on gay and abortion rights holding state back?
Recent restrictions on gay rights and abortion coverage in Michigan raise questions about whether these laws are stunting the state’s economic recovery, and making it more difficult to attract talent.
Posted inMichigan Government
Gay and abortion rights laws at issue in Michigan
Debate over gay and abortion rights has been percolating in the Michigan Legislature and courts for years. Here are some key issues and legislation that have framed the debate
Posted inMichigan Government
What Michigan women want
New restrictions on abortion ignite debate over state’s ability to attract women to Michigan jobs
Posted inGuest Commentary
Ignore 'reformers,' U.S. schools doing just fine
Education reformers claim U.S. students are falling behind students in top nations. Actually, U.S. schools where there is little poverty are matching schools in Finland, Japan and Korea. The problem is poverty, not our public schools.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
What's YOUR agenda for 2014? Take the online survey and make your voice heard
For some busy people, it’s not convenient to go to a location and take directly part in a face to face conversation. That’s why the Center offers web-based community conversations in which any Michigan citizen can easily participate whenever they want. What’s even more interesting about the community conversations this year is that both candidates […]