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Fact check: Gretchen Whitmer has made big promises. Here’s how she’s done bit.ly/4jKEgFg

Report card: Gretchen Whitmer’s 48 promises during State of State speeches bit.ly/3WFro9x

We asked, you answered: Bridge’s iconic Michigan playlist is bigger and better bit.ly/4ht54ss

Bridge Michigan adds regional editor, outdoors reporter, plans expansion bit.ly/3ECnAzQ

Update: Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says 54 adults, 22 children and 12 pets were rescued so far thanks to hundreds of first responders. DWSD calls it the worst water main break Detroit has ever seen, flooding a densley populated neighborhood.

Former Bridge editor David Zeman selected to Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame bridgemi.com/center-michiga… via Bridge Michigan

Former Crain's executive editor named to journalism hall of fame crainsdetroit.com/media-marketin…

"Who's next?” Szocinski said. “Is this the last time I shake their hand? Is that the last time I give him a hug?” Fentanyl came to a tiny UP town. Then the funerals began bridgemi.com/michigan-healt… via Bridge Michigan

BridgeDetroit and Detroit is Different just launched a new podcast all about the upcoming elections in the city. It's called Detroit Next. This is "Meets the Press" meets the people. By the people, we mean everyday Detroiters. Check it out now! youtu.be/QojzBO7alIE?si…

Bridge’s Paula Gardner wins national award for Michigan subsidies investigation bit.ly/4inWpaX

Pet project day in Lansing: Lawmakers seek $3.3B for pools, roads and more bit.ly/4cZJgmK

Michigan Medicaid has ballooned. Cuts are likely. Here’s what to know bit.ly/3EI4f0F

Bridge Michigan expansion continues with hiring of two reporters, membership director! bridgemi.com/center-michiga… via Bridge Michigan

Michigan public broadcasting outlets warn Trump cuts jeopardize jobs, programming detroitnews.com/story/news/loc…

What’s more Michigan than whitefish? Collapse erodes bit of state’s identity bit.ly/4neL5AG

It’s not just whitefish: 407 Michigan species on brink amid historic die-off bit.ly/44iJVf5

What are your whitefish memories, Michigan? Beloved fish on the brink bit.ly/4jZCUWg

Where Michigan leaders stand on Iran air strikes bit.ly/4licIHu