More than 375 people attended or tuned into Bridge Michigan’s inaugural Issues Summit, a half-day convening with journalist-led conversations about the issues shaping Michigan’s future.
Elections, data centers, education take center stage at Bridge Issues Summit
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Full video: Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers debate in Michigan US Senate race
Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers debated for the last time in Michigan’s heavily contested US Senate race. Watch full video here.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Toledo chemical tank rupture forces Michigan school closures near border
A shelter-in-place order for more than 50,000 people covering a 3-mile radius included neighborhoods along the Lake Erie shoreline and stretched just across the state line into Michigan.
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Russia frees retired Michigan teacher after over 4 years behind bars
Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired teacher from Michigan, had been jailed for more than four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Over 2,300 Michigan ACA enrollees caught up in federal fraud sweep
The Trump administration announced in September it had cut 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees from healthcare exchanges nationwide over allegations of fraud.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Help Bridge keep Michigan voters informed this election
Michigan voters have a lot to understand this election. Bridge is asking the questions, checking the facts and creating the tools voters need to make sense of their ballots. Help keep this journalism free for everyone.
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Watch Bridge Michigan’s inaugural Issues Summit livestream today
Tune at 1 p.m. to watch discussions led by Bridge reporters about the state’s top issues, the 2026 election and more.
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Mike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed pitch competing economic visions
In a break from personal attacks, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers talked policy in a Detroit Economic Club luncheon, covering tariffs, tax policy, artificial intelligence and more.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
High-voltage power lines planned across Michigan. Many landowners unhappy
Landowners in the path of the power lines worry about declining property values and electromagnetic fields, but backers of the projects say tens of millions of customers will benefit from more reliable power.
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AI is reshaping caregiving. Some see companionship, others warning signs
About 1 in 4 adults care for a loved one in the United States, putting pressure on an already strained system. Now, many are turning to artificial intelligence.
