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Bridge Listens: How economic, affordability issues are hitting Michigan
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (1709+ words) Michigan's economy is dragging and residents are feeling the pinch: Prices are up for most goods, gas and housing, the state's 5% unemployment rate is higher than the national average and the workforce is getting old. About 1 in 4 readers have identified…...
In their words: How Michigan governor candidates would build the state economy
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (1729+ words) The cost of living, from housing to gasoline, is primed to be a pivotal election issue this fall. And Michigan's gubernatorial candidates have sweeping but strikingly different plans for how to address it. More than 1 in 4 respondents to Bridge's election-year…...
Opinion | Michigan: Don't remain silent on treatment of our immigrant neighbors
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (240+ words) As a person of faith, I deeply believe in the teaching of Jesus that "whatever you do to the least of these, you do unto me." In addition, my Catholic faith commands me to welcome and care for the marginalized,…...
Opinion | Michigan builds the talent for other states to keep
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (446+ words) Sharice Johnson grew up in Michigan, earned her degree, and never came home. She wanted to stay, but Michigan never gave her a real reason to. She moved to Ohio, built a career, and watched from across the state line…...
Opinion | Companies are overcharging Michigan consumers. We're fighting for you
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (462+ words) Back in March of 2017, a windstorm in Michigan knocked nearly a million people out of power in what was described as the largest weather event our utilities experienced. As people throughout the state were displaced and seeking temporary lodging, I…...
Opinion | Michigan K-12 needs an overhaul. Continuing this way is insane
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (425+ words) Let's be blunt. Michigan spends $24. 1 billion (state and federal funds) annually on an education system of 1. 4 million PK-12 Michigan children, and no one is getting the return on investment needed." In fact, no one in their right mind would recreate…...
Opinion | Rising gas, food prices" unexpected victim: Michigan students
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (429+ words) As conflict in the Middle East continues to create uncertainty in global energy markets and families face rising costs at the gas pump and grocery store, an unexpected victim is emerging: Michigan students. Michigan families are doing what Michigan families…...
Opinion | Michigan must build on its promise to direct care workers
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (279+ words) Michigan has heard that argument. The state has made real policy commitments to improving direct care worker wages over the past several years. That progress is worth acknowledging. But FY26 revealed something that cannot be ignored: making a commitment and honoring…...
Michigan Senate Democrats push for stricter data center energy, worker rules
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (498+ words) LANSING " As Michiganders weigh whether to go all in or keep data centers out of their communities, a group of state Senate Democrats are pushing for new legislation to curb the potential side effects hyperscale centers may have on ratepayers,…...
Opinion | If we open up our nominations process, let's do it right
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (362+ words) Many of us are frustrated with Michigan's nominating conventions. In a state with roughly 5 million voters, fewer than 10, 000 party leaders, activists and donors take part in the nominating conventions. Voters deserve more voice." We want candidates for secretary of state…...