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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.
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.
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.
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 ex…
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.
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 spo…
Michigan lawmakers: Elect AG, SOS nominees in primaries, not conventions
Primary voters could pick nominees for Michigan secretary of state and attorney general under new proposals
2026 Michigan Voter Guide
Key dates, deadlines and resources to help you navigate Michigan's 2026 elections.
Addiction counselor shortage hits Michigan hard: ‘We’re all struggling’
Michigan is facing one of the nation’s highest shortages of addiction treatment providers. Organization heads say the stress on providers created by the shortage, along with low r…
Amid tax pressure, competition, marijuana may move out of rural Michigan
A flooded market has driven down cannabis prices, forcing consolidation of the industry. A new state tax could expedite those changes, and small towns will feel it most.
