Bridge reporters broke down the impact President Donald Trump has had on Michigan since returning to the White House. You can watch their discussion here.
The Trump administration’s emergency order keeping a Michigan coal power plant open is generating optimism from some Republicans and angst from environmentalists. Both camps wonder just how long the plant stays open — and if others are next.
Extreme erosion along the Great Lakes coasts grabbed lawmakers’ attention and inspired proposals to pull development back from the shoreline. Five years later, regulatory gaps still leave some communities more vulnerable than others.
A big ICE detention center just opened in a small Michigan village. With an 1,800 bed capacity, it could become one of the largest in the country. Supporters see an economic boon, while detractors fear the isolation and conditions for detainees.
From renting to volunteering, opportunities abound in Michigan to sleep in lighthouse quarters. We followed along as guests slept on the grounds of the Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse in the Thumb.
The city banned outdoor camping and broke up a longstanding encampment. Officials have pledged help to the displaced, but there’s only so many places to go in a region that has battled affordability for years.
