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Michigan’s new education budget includes $25 million in dedicated funding for student mental health and school safety — but that’s $301.5 million less than last year.
Bridge Michigan answers reader questions in our weekly elections FAQ show. In the latest episode, political reporters break down the Democratic pressure campaign for President Joe Biden to end his reelection bid.
A complete guide to a host of ‘what ifs’ from the Michigan governor, who is co-chair of President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign and says anyone who suggests he can’t win Michigan is full of malarkey.
Watch our latest Elections FAQ show to see Bridge reporters answer reader and viewer questions about potential Trump running mates, how fast we’ll know results this year, how ballot tabulators are tested and more.
Six years after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer won election on a pledge to fix the roads, Michigan is struggling to keep up with rising construction costs — and roads are still projected to deteriorate.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Thursday establishing a Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. The announcement comes days after a man opened fire on a splash pad in Rochester Hills.
The governor is seeking a special status for the beloved Upper Peninsula area that is rich in history. The designation could free federal money to the area.
The Michigan Legislature seems ready to redirect much of its billion dollar incentive spending toward building more mass transit and other community projects. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appears open to the idea.
Gubernatorial chatter is “all over” the Mackinac Policy Conference as high-profile Democrats positioned themselves for potential 2026 runs to replace term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expected to outline a ‘vision for Michigan’s innovative future’ in speech at the annual Mackinac Policy Conference at 3 p.m.
State officials are adopting a more aggressive goal for building and rehabilitating new housing, as well as preparing to leverage federal funding for home energy rebates.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants 2 million electric vehicles on Michigan roads by 2030. But to make sure they all have a place to refuel, Michigan may need to install about 47 chargers a day, every day, for the next six years.
A promise of guaranteed tuition coverage sends a clear message that college is affordable and is more likely to broaden the pipeline of students pursuing degrees or credentials.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday reiterated her case for paid family leave and other support for working moms, arguing during a national summit that mom-friendly policies are good for the economy.
Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy called Michigan’s new ‘red flag’ gun law unconstitutional and said he wouldn’t enforce it. Records show he already has.
