As the data center boom begins in Michigan, Bridge reporter Kelly House joined WJR in Detroit to discuss concerns about their impact and other top environmental issues.
Bridge on WJR: ‘Devil’s in the details’ on data centers
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MSU loses another president, in spite of $1 million pay raise
MSU President Guskiewicz is set to become the next president of Clemson University in South Carolina even after board voted to increase his annual salary to $2 million.
Posted inMichigan Government
Bridge Listens: What Michigan’s next governor plans for data centers, clean energy
From data centers to dams and climate change, Michigan gubernatorial candidates tell Bridge what they would do to protect the Great Lakes and wider environment.
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In their words: Michigan governor candidates on key environmental issues
Michigan governor candidates tell Bridge Michigan how they’d address Great Lakes threats, data centers, aging dams, energy generation, climate change and more.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch, Outdoors Life
Bridge Listens: The facts about Michigan’s environment, data centers, dams
Bridge readers identified the environment as a top 2026 election concern, with data centers, Great Lakes health and energy policy topping the list. We break down the issues, the facts and possible solutions.
Posted inMichigan Government
Watch live: Pete Buttigieg, Mike Pence, more at Mackinac Policy Conference
Day two live coverage of the Mackinac Policy Conference starts now. Mike Pence is scheduled to speak at 10:20 a.m., followed by Pete Buttigieg at 11:20 a.m.
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What to know about school tax credit program. Will Michigan opt in or stay out?
Michigan private and public school students could benefit from a federal tax credit scholarship program. Here’s what to know.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan loves a ‘river story.’ But happy ending isn’t guaranteed
Michigan’s rivers are back from the brink — and play a pivotal role in state life. From dams to fish and pollution to development, they face a host of challenges that Bridge is exploring in a summerlong series.
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Watch live: Mike Duggan, more at 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference
Live coverage of the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference begins at 2:15 pm. Mike Duggan is scheduled to speak at 5:30 pm.
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Michigan Teacher of the Year helps special ed students overcome hurdles
Erik Meerschaert, the 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year, helps special education students find success inside and outside the classroom. As teacher of the year, he hopes to spotlight other teachers’ successes.