Bridge Listens: The state of democracy, transparency in Michigan
Bridge readers say they’re concerned about the future of democracy. We break down the facts, the research and what it all means for Michigan.
Bridge on WJR: Candidates promise government transparency (again)
With a week to go before Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary, Bridge reporters Lauren Gibbons and Simon Schuster joined WJR in Detroit to discuss democracy, government transparency and more.
Mystery Hill defies gravity — and the demise of roadside attractions
Inspired by childhood visits to the Irish Hills landmark, a longtime sideshow performer hopes to keep Mystery Hill thriving for future generations.
Where Michigan governor candidates stand on schools, literacy
Candidates have made bold promises to address dismal reading scores and fix schools across the state. Are they realistic?
Fact checks: Haley Stevens’ record on AIPAC support, Obama endorsement and DTE
There have been a lot of claims made about US Rep. Haley Stevens in the race for Michigan’s open US Senate seat. Here’s the facts.
Fact check: Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed clash over AIPAC, electability
Democratic US Senate rivals Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed debated for a final time before Michigan’s Aug. 4 election. We checked their facts.
Full video: Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed debate in Michigan Senate race
Watch the Monday night debate between Democratic US Senate hopefuls Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed.
Fact check: President Trump says Michigan ‘thriving,’ auto industry ‘back’
In a campaign-style rally, President Donald Trump touted Michigan’s economy and its auto industry. Jobs data paints a more sobering picture.
Gordie Howe bridge opens to traffic, even as trade dispute tests US-Canada ties
Traffic began flowing Monday across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade, jobs and tourism between Canada and the US.
Watch: President Donald Trump’s full Michigan speech
President Donald Trump spoke at the General Motors Proving Grounds in Milford. Watch here.
In their own words: Michigan governor candidate on voting rules, democracy
Michigan gubernatorial candidates tell Bridge how they’d try to improve confidence in elections and government.
Bridge Listens: How Michigan’s next governor would change elections, transparency
From voter ID to government transparency reforms, Michigan gubernatorial candidates told Bridge how they’d like to change rules related to the democratic process.
Who’s funding Michigan governor candidates? New filings reveal top donors
The DeVos family, unions and Perry Johnson are spending big in Michigan’s gubernatorial race ahead of the Aug. 4 primary. See how.
Fact check: Ads take El-Sayed out of context to claim he ‘disrespects women’
Attack ads claiming Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has a history of ‘disrespecting women’ don’t offer conclusive proof and mislead viewers by taking past comments out of context.
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