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Bridge Michigan is a nonprofit statewide news publication focused on Michigan public affairs and policy. Its reporting commonly examines state government, education, the economy, environment, communities and other issues through explanatory, investigative and data-informed journalism. The outlet's emphasis on statewide civic information distinguishes it from city newspapers and television newsrooms with broader daily news mixes. Farmington Voice may reference Bridge Michigan when its reporting provides context on policies or institutions affecting Oakland County and local residents, while treating Bridge as an independent media organization rather than a government source.

Fact Check: Rogers' Pharma Industry Ties Scrutinized in Senate Race

Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers faces renewed scrutiny over past pharmaceutical industry donations and legislative advocacy, as rival Abdul El-Sayed adjusts his campaign attacks following a cease and desist letter

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Republicans Question Benson's Role Amid SPLC Federal Charges

Michigan Republicans are raising concerns about Jocelyn Benson's past board service at the Southern Poverty Law Center, which is now facing federal criminal charges. Benson is not named in the indictment, but the case overlaps with her tenure.

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Bridge Michigan Launches Weekly News Quiz for Residents

Bridge Michigan invites readers to test their knowledge with a 10-question news quiz covering statewide topics. Participants who score 100% can email a screenshot for a chance to win local prizes.

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Frog and Toad Monitoring Reveals Species Shifts in Southeast Michigan

Long-term monitoring by Friends of the Rouge shows four frog species declining and several others increasing in the Rouge River watershed, raising questions about habitat changes and climate impacts in southeast Michigan.

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Michigan Journalist Uncovers Family Ties to Indian Boarding Schools Farmington Voice

Michigan Journalist Uncovers Family Ties to Indian Boarding Schools

A new book by Sierra Nadeau reveals her family's hidden history in Michigan's Indian boarding schools, shedding light on the generational impact of these institutions and the silence that followed their closure in 1983

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