Michigan news, state, politics, jobs, education | Bridge Michigan
WEB4 days ago · Michigan Government. The economy is the No. 1 issue for voters. But it’s defied traditional metrics. High interest means high costs but also high pay and investment returns: Charts and graphics explain economy that defies easy characterizations. Original, fact-driven reporting and analysis from Michigan's nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization.
Michigan elections FAQ: Senate race heats up with big debate, big ...
WEB16 hours ago · In new Michigan elections FAQ show, Bridge reporters highlight the high-stakes U.S. Senate race between Elissa Slotkin, Mike Rogers. Outside money is flowing into the race as Slotkin, Rogers prepare to debate for the first time Tuesday night. Reporters also discussed the presidential race, absentee ballots and answered reader questions about ...
As Gaza war rages on, some fear Democrats can ‘kiss Michigan …
WEB17 hours ago · LANSING — One year after Hamas-led attacks in southern Israel ignited a Middle East war, the ongoing conflict has frayed relationships in the United States and fueled harassment ahead of the critical presidential election. It's been "an absolutely hellish year," said Jeremy Moss, a Southfield Democrat and the only Jewish member of the ...
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WEBA publication of the Center for Michigan, Bridge Michigan is Michigan’s largest nonprofit news service and one of the nation’s leading and largest nonprofit civic news providers. Bridge Michigan provides passionate and rooted Michigan readers with honest, fact-driven journalism and engagement opportunities on the state’s diverse people ...
Fact-checking the Michigan economy: Prices up. So are wages.
WEB5 days ago · The top 5% of households made more than $246,500 in 2023 in Michigan, a jump of $37,772 from 2019. That’s an 18% increase, just slightly below the rate of inflation (19.1%) over the time. The bottom 60% did see incomes rise but each group saw a 2.4% to nearly 4% decline in buying power.
Where mega battery, EV projects stand after $1 billion in Michigan ...
WEBJun 12, 2024 · The expansion would allow the Holland site to make five times the number of lithium-ion EV batteries. Customers include Ford Motor Co., Stellantis and Toyota. Planned company investment: $1.7 billion on a second battery plant. Promised state subsidy: $56,550,000 in March 2022. How much Michigan has spent: $0.
Michigan Health Watch | Bridge Michigan
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Michigan Health Watch. In a dramatic expansion, Detroit-based Henry Ford Health adds eight Ascension hospital properties to its network to become a $12 billion health-care giant in an increasingly consolidated landscape. The venture includes all of Ascension's southeast Michigan and Genesys health-care facilities.
2024 Michigan Voter Guide | Bridge Michigan
WEBMay 15, 2024 · As a battleground state, Michigan residents can expect to see Vice President Kamela Harris, former President Donald Trump and their vice presidential picks repeatedly throughout the 2024 campaign. Bridge will track their visits, and those of their surrogates, until Election Day. Click on the circles to see who came, when and where.
COVID-19 Michigan numbers, cases, positivity rate, coronavirus
WEBApr 30, 2024 · Michigan reported 1,785 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases for the week ending Tuesday, up 30% from the 1,369 reported last week. The state reported 34 additional deaths, down from 35 deaths reported March 19. The number of confirmed COVID-19-positive hospital patients fell Monday to 307, down from 331 a week earlier.
10 Years of Bridge Michigan
WEBWatch Bridge’s Lunch Break celebration of our 10th anniversary (Sept. 29, 2021) The Center for Michigan and Bridge Michigan marked a milestone by recounting our history, looking to the future and thanking its contributors. In September 2011, Bridge Michigan was founded with a simple mission: To provide passionate and rooted Michigan readers ...