From rounding to the nearest nickel to bonuses at banks, the penny shortage is hitting home in Michigan.
So long, pennies! US stops making cents. Michigan customers feel the pinch
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan has spent $261M on Mundy megasite. Now, the public weighs in
Opponents and advocates of the megasite will speak at a town hall in Flint on Thursday night. The public event will feature a Q&A on the state-funded $260 million project.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan autism group rallies to save key program after state slashes $2M
A program that helps individuals and families navigating the complex systems supporting those with autism is struggling after a state budget cut. But leaders say it will go on.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan Big Tree Hunt finds a whopper: A weeping willow, 327 inches around
A two-year hunt for Michigan’s biggest tree has a winner: A weeping willow in Shiawassee County that measured 327 inches around.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan House Speaker slams public record reform: ‘We’re not doing FOIA’
Last year, Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall supported a push to expand the state’s Freedom of Information Act. This year, he’s blocking it.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan lawmakers seek $500M to stop mussels, save Great Lakes whitefish
US Reps. Debbie Dingell and Tim Walberg are planning legislation to boost research to control invasive mussels, following Bridge Michigan reporting about the impending collapse of whitefish.
Posted inMichigan Government
What shutdown deal means for Michigan food stamps, flight delays, more
As Trump fights full SNAP payments and unpaid air traffic controllers miss work, a Senate-approved deal could soon reopen the federal government. What it means for Michigan.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | It’s time to eliminate Michigan’s partisan state Board of Education
Eliminating the partisan State Board of Education would restore trust and ensure that education decisions reflect the priorities of Michigan families, not political interest groups.
Posted inMichigan Government
Emails: Michigan transparency portal marred by ‘unacceptable’ delays, bugs
Michigan’s public access to key ethics disclosures has been plagued by issues since its launch in early 2025. Emails obtained by Bridge Michigan cast light on the system’s troubled rollout.
Posted inMichigan Government
Trump pardons Michigan false electors, allies who challenged his 2020 loss
As President Donald Trump pardons Michigan ‘false electors,’ Attorney General Dana Nessel says she is still considering whether to appeal the dismissal of state-level charges.