The authors are presidents of Michigan’s research institutions: Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Michigan State University; Richard J. Koubek, Michigan Technological University; Domenico Grasso, University of Michigan; and Richard A. Bierschbach, Wayne State University.
Opinion | Michigan benefits from university research. Funding cuts hurt state
Posted inMichigan Government
Secretary of State candidates to debate at U-M; Bridge to moderate with Gongwer
Democrat Garlin Gilchrist II and Republican Anthony Forlini will square off for a one-hour debate Oct. 8. Bridge’s Jordyn Hermani is lead moderator and will be joined by Gongwer’s Zach Gorchow.
Posted inMichigan Government
John James says he delivers results. What does his record show?
As John James competes to be Michigan’s next governor, here’s what to know about his record in Congress.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Groups fight to keep 16,000 acres of national forest in Michigan road-free
Around 16,000 acres of national forests in Michigan are for the most part protected from permanent-road construction and logging, but that could change under a USDA proposal.
Posted inBusiness Watch, Talent & Education
Push is on to boost career tech in Michigan schools. Not all agree that’s best
Nearly 115,000 students took a career and technical education course last year. But is it a direct path to a good job? Leaders say employers want even more training and schools need more trained instructors.
Posted inMichigan Government
Fact check: Can Mike Rogers ‘put a shop class in every high school’?
The Republican Senate candidate says he’ll put a shop class in every high school but hasn’t said how. In truth, Congress can’t dictate curriculum.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Court strikes Trump order that forced Michigan coal plant to stay open
A federal court ruled the Trump administration overstepped its authority when it forced Consumers Energy’s Campbell coal plant to keep running past its planned closure date. But for now, the coal will keep burning.
Posted inNews Quiz
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, Sept. 11: Have you paid attention?
Can you answer 10 questions about the week in news in Michigan?
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
What to know about Michigan’s Consumers dams sale debate
State utility regulators are preparing to rule on the deal, in a decision that could have major implications for Michigan rivers, rural economies and energy bills.
Posted inTalent & Education
University of Michigan sued by 16 former hockey players alleging sexual abuse
The players say their coach and other staff were aware of sexual hazing that included the forced shaving of their genitals and other abuses by teammates decades ago.