Nicotine has serious long-term consequences to the developing brain and body. Michigan needs to act on two fronts. First, move pouches behind the pharmacy counter. Second, close the online sales loophole.
Opinion | Michigan must regulate nicotine pouches before new generation lost to addiction
Posted inBusiness Watch
GM expects $500M refund from Trump tariffs the Supreme Court struck down
GM is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Donald Trump’s most sweeping levies
Posted inMichigan Government
In their words: How Michigan governor candidates would fix health care
Eight candidates vying for Michigan governor explains their health care plans to Bridge.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Bridge Listens: Health care costs climbing, challenges loom. What to know
Bridge readers say health care is a big concern, with rising costs, limited access and federal policy changes straining the state’s system. We break down the facts, trends and possible solutions.
Posted inMichigan Government, Michigan Health Watch
Bridge Listens: How Michigan’s next governor would fix health care
From rising costs to vaccines and nursing homes: Michigan gubernatorial candidates tell Bridge how they would tackle health care.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Building AI infrastructure the Michigan way
The upside is clear. Beyond the new jobs, the Saline Township site will also generate new local revenue to support schools and essential services like police, fire departments, and other first responders. It will be AI infrastructure by Michigan, in Michigan, and for Michigan.
Posted inMichigan Government
More dark money flows to Michigan ballot groups
Dark money groups are helping fund a potential Michigan ballot proposal to ban political spending by utilities and fighting a proposal to convene a constitutional convention.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Bill Ford: Michigan is ‘headed in wrong direction’
The auto executive calls on business leaders in Grand Rapids to help improve the state’s business climate. Ford also said he hopes onshoring auto suppliers will help the state.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan nonprofit seeks help testing for ‘rock snot’ in rivers
Didymosphenia geminata — nicknamed ‘didymo’ or ‘rock snot’ — has already been found in at least six rivers in Michigan, but Michigan Trout Unlimited wants to test additional locations.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Why political elites fear a Michigan constitutional convention
Like any democratic process, the convention process is imperfect and could benefit from reform — but it exists for a good reason.