Incomes climb in Michigan, but state still struggles with loss of manufacturing
By Joel Kurth, Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Special Report) Make no mistake: Michigan’s economy is doing well, but the days of leading the nation in weekly paychecks are long over. The state’s workers once made substantially more than the average American household (6 percent more in 2000). Now, the median household income is 4 percent less […]
Michigan could decide presidency. These are the facts that shape our state.
By Joel Kurth & Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Special Report) Once again, Michigan is one of a few swing states that could decide the 2020 presidential election. And once again, The Center for Michigan and Bridge Magazine are dedicated to fact-based, nonpartisan coverage of the elections for president, the 110 House of Representatives seats as well […]
Supers accepts award for integrative STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workers play a key role in the sustained growth of the world economy. Increasing science literacy and enabling a new generation of innovators, is a huge responsibility placed on educators today. STEM teaching and learning engages students to equip them with critical thinking, problem solving, creative and collaborative skills. […]
Unique instrumentation to highlight Riverfolk’s next concert
Have you ever heard of a kanun (prounounced: kah-noon)? You may not be the only one who hasn’t; but you can see one in person in Manchester later this month! This ancient Middle-Eastern harp, dating back to the fifth century, is sometimes considered the “grand-daddy of the piano,” according to master kanun player Ara Topouzian, […]
Superintendents’ Association releases anti-racist commitment statement
submitted by the Washtenaw Intermediate School District After the recent occurrence of overtly racist incidents in Washtenaw County garnering national attention, the Washtenaw Superintendents’ Association (WSA) has issued a statement condemning these acts of racism and solidifying their commitment to anti-racism within all local public schools. WSA represents the superintendents of the Washtenaw Intermediate School […]
With auto rate relief promised, Michigan gives new scrutiny to insurers
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Michigan is giving new scrutiny to auto insurance rates, beefing up anti-fraud investigations and mounting a public education campaign in an effort to help drivers realize savings promised in a new law that takes effect this summer, a top state official said Wednesday. No-fault auto reforms pushed by the […]
Proposed 2021 budget: more help for Michigan moms, not so much for local roads
by Riley Beggin, Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer unveiled a $61.9 billion budget proposal Thursday that would provide more help to vulnerable mothers, childcare, contamination cleanup, special education and low-income students. Local roads, though, wouldn’t receive a big boost, a notable gap after Whitmer launched a $3.5 billion bonding plan last month […]
Governor wants to bring back scaled-down Pure Michigan campaign
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to bring back the Pure Michigan advertising campaign she vetoed last fall, but she wants the tourism industry to help pay for it. The first-term Democrat on Thursday proposed $15 million in state funding for the award-winning advertising campaign as part of her $61.9 billion executive […]
Access to career-tech in Michigan varies by ZIP code. That’s a problem.
by Ron French (Bridge) Poor and non-white students have less access to high school career-tech programs that can lead to jobs earning middle-class wages, according to a new University of Michigan study. Across the state, 54 percent of white students enroll in at least one CTE class in high school, compared to 41 percent of African-American […]
