Author: Great Lakes Commission
Opinion | Michigan needs state investment to keep public transit moving
The state has failed to fully fund local bus operations as provided by law, leaving transit agencies understaffed and facing potential service cuts. These challenges are especially acute in rural and lower-income communities….
Michigan Senate OKs unemployment boost with expanded, extended benefits
Plan would extend jobless benefits from 20 to 26 weeks and boost maximum weekly payments from $362 to $614 over three years. Republicans and business groups arenât happy….
Facing DEI scrutiny, University of Michigan abandons âdiversity statementsâ in hiring
In a political atmosphere where diversity, equity and inclusion programs are facing new scrutiny, U-M will no longer ask job applicants how they would contribute to those efforts….
Michigan school safety plan inches forward three years after Oxford shootings
The bill package would create more clear protocols for responding to emergencies and add student mental health support….
Just in time for the holidays: A virtual pop-up shop full of Bridge swag
Beanies, sweatshirts, travel mugs and totes are among the many things Bridge Michigan and BridgeDetroit readers can buy online during the holiday season….