Trump administration officials said Thursday they’ll add the two pollutants to a federal priority list — but stopped short of enacting monitoring requirements that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has requested.
EPA move on microplastics, pharmaceuticals draws mixed response in Michigan
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
The Center for Michigan, Bridge’s publisher, highlights growth in annual report
The Center for Michigan released its annual report highlighting growth in individual donations, expanded audience reach and increased community engagement by Bridge Michigan and BridgeDetroit.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan neighbors rally for rooftop solar as federal support shrinks
Grassroots “Solarize” programs are helping Michigan neighbors buy rooftop solar together, even as federal support shrinks.
Posted inMichigan Government
Gretchen Whitmer: Michigan to help businesses seek refunds on Trump tariffs
One year after ‘Liberation Day,’ Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says her administration will ‘help get refunds back to Michigan businesses’ that paid tariffs struck down by the US Supreme Court.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Michigan state, congressional leaders: Act now to protect mail-in voting
The US Constitution gives the states the power to hold elections. States make the rules. Silence from Michigan’s elected officials right now reads as acceptance.
Posted inMichigan Government
More Michigan prisoners than ever are getting educations, job training
Michigan is expanding education programs in a bid to reduce recidivism. Nearly 4,000 inmates completed vocational or academic courses in 2025, up from 2,400 in 2020.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Michigan is paying industrial livestock operations to keep polluting our air, water
Digesters are often proposed as an environmentally friendly way to manage and repurpose manure for energy, but they’re not the climate solution they’re often heralded to be. Yet the federal and state governments are pouring public money into them.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Opponents worry over tunnel construction as Line 5 report released
A geologic report released recently as part of the permitting process has Line 5 opponents worried about safety and the environment if Enbridge goes forward with its pipeline tunnel in the Straits of Mackinac. Enbridge said the data’s been out there for years and construction can happen safely.
Posted inOutdoors Life
More people fishing in Michigan as state considers license fee hikes
Today marks the first day of the 2026 fishing season, which means anglers need a new license and need to pay attention to some notable regulation changes.
Posted inMichigan Government
Is ballot ‘curing’ a new secret weapon for Michigan campaigns?
A close mayoral election in 2025 shows how campaigns can earn more votes by reminding voters to fix issues with their signatures on absentee ballot envelopes.