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Private preschools fear cuts, closures under ‘gut punch’ Michigan plans | Bridge Michigan
As Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushes free preschool for all, private providers are worried that state House and Senate plans could force them to close instead of expand service….
$6 billion economic development plan on hold in Michigan House | Bridge Michigan
Michigan House Democrats on Thursday delayed a planned vote on legislation to extend business incentives but expand the program to include dedicated funding for mass transit, housing, placemaking….
Opinion | PreK for All: Giving tomorrow’s leaders — today’s youth — the best possible start | Bridge Michigan
Investing in early childhood education is not just an investment in individual children; it is an investment in the future of our state….
Michigan state Rep. Neil Friske arrested, jailed in Lansing | Bridge Michigan
Friske, a Charlevoix Republican, was arrested in Lansing early Thursday morning and is being held in the city jail, Lansing Police said….
Ohio helps make Michigan No. 1 in weed sales — but perhaps not for long | Bridge Michigan
Ohio is expected to approve its first recreational marijuana retailers, possibly this month, a move that could cut into profits at the dozens of Michigan retailers who have targeted the Ohio market for customers….
Michigan elections FAQ video: ‘Bloated’ voter rolls, Trump odds in Detroit | Bridge Michigan
Watch our latest Elections FAQ show to see Bridge reporters answer reader and viewer questions about registered voters, immigration facts, campaign spending and more….
School cell phone bans are spreading. Is Michigan next? | Bridge Michigan
Without a statewide policy on how to manage cell phone use in classrooms, Michigan schools are setting their own rules….
The Great Lakes are warming ahead of the start of summer | Bridge Michigan
The Great Lakes are warming up and this weekâs heat wave may help that effort. Still, Michigan residents should be cautious of the water conditions before heading out to one of the lakes….
Data centers create few jobs. Michigan wants to give them big tax breaks | Bridge Michigan
Michigan is in a race with other states to lure companies that host cloud storage. Foes say a 2015 deal that promised to bring 1,000 jobs but created a fraction of that should be a cautionary tale….
2024 Michigan elections: Slotkin says abortion rights fight not over | Bridge Michigan
This continually updated tracker includes information on Michigan political campaigns for president, U.S. Senate, the U.S. House and state House….