Potential Michigan ballot proposal would require groups that run political ‘issue ads’ near an election to disclose their ...

The Citizens Research Council predicts ‘severe’ budget challenges from lost taxes and an increased state spending on Medicaid ...

A man charged with stabbing 11 people at Walmart had a history of schizophrenia, violence and incarceration. ‘It’s been an ...

A new Michigan tax capture law incentivized new housing construction, including 586 units for middle-income earners. See the ...

Michigan Environment Watch examines how public policy, industry, and other factors interact with the state’s trove of natural ...

Lauren covers state politics and policy for Bridge Michigan. Prior to joining Bridge's Capitol team, she worked at MLive, where she led coverage of the state Legislature and the redistricting process, ...

Breast milk is going mobile at Michigan’s only women’s prison with a new $500,000 delivery program to babies of incarcerated ...

Litwiller, who died in 2024, was Bridge’s executive editor of innovation. CMU is honoring her as a trailblazer for Bridge, Hearst Newspapers and the Center for Public Integrity.

Jordyn covers state policy and politics for Bridge Michigan. Prior to joining the Capitol crew, she wrote for MLive as its ...

A Bridge investigation found the system included questions that could boost incarcerations for youths of color. After nearly ...

A new plan from state House Republicans would ban ranked choice voting in Michigan – just as organizers launch a petition drive to try to adopt the method via a 2026 ballot proposal.

For students aiming to become Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers, one program at Northern Michigan University gives them the science and hands-on experience needed to pass ...