MichMash: New research explores Michigan’s path to a prosperous future

What are the keys to a prosperous Michigan? Eric Lupher, president and secretary of The Citizens Research Council of Michigan,...

MichMash: Michigan politics in 2023 and what’s to come in 2024

2023 has had some major political news stories, and 2024 will be no different. Sarah Rahal, City Hall reporter for...

MichMash: Whitmer signs bills to reach ambitious clean energy goals by 2040

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a landmark energy bill package into law last week that sets an ambitious goal for Michigan...

MichMash: Legislature approves use of AI gun protection software at State Capitol

The Michigan legislature is adding AI technology to the State Capitol to prevent any potential threats inside the capitol building....

MichMash: What’s to come for Michigan House Democrats after election shakeup?

This month's elections were relatively low-key, but they still point to some trends that will impact our state next year...

MichMash: Institutional Desecration Act aims to increase penalties for hate crimes in Michigan

Vandalism against places of worship, schools and other cultural institutions would receive more penalties under the proposed Institutional Desecration Act....

MichMash: UAW’s unconventional yet effective strategy

The United Auto Workers strike against Detroit's Big Three automakers is a month in, and UAW President Shawn Fain's strategy...

MichMash: Democrat Karen Whitsett facing backlash over abortion stance

Democratic State Rep. Karen Whitsett is opposed to her party's attempt to strip abortion restrictions from state law. Bridge Michigan's...

MichMash: Analyzing the UAW’s strike strategy

The summer of strikes ends with UAW joining the fray. The United Autoworkers members have been on strike for a...

MichMash: State Rep. Angela Witwer’s ties to PR firm under scrutiny

  State Rep. Angela Witwer (D-Delta Twp.) and her close ties with Edge Partnerships are under a microscope due to...

MichMash: Detroit Free Press conducted background checks on Michigan lawmakers

The controversies surrounding embattled U.S. Rep. George Santos — including those mentioned in a vulnerability report that was obtained by...

MichMash: Sen. Debbie Stabenow discusses passing the torch to the next generation

When U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow announced earlier this year her plans to retire after her current term ends, she said...