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CEO at The Center for Michigan @BridgeMichigan @BridgeDet313

 Detroit, MI
Joined August 2013
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Interactive: Pick your Detroit school board candidates bit.​ly/4hQNMGR
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Who is Abdul El-Sayed? What to know about Michigan Democrats US Senate winner bit.ly/4wGrI8b

Who is Abdul El-Sayed? What to know about Michigan Democrats US Senate winner - Bridge Michigan

Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s US Senate Democratic primary on Tuesday, toppling US Rep. Haley Stevens. Here’s what to know about him.

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Bridge Listens: How Michigan’s next governor would change elections, transparency bit.ly/3RDnjUe

Bridge Listens: How Michigan's next governor would change elections, transparency - Bridge Michigan

From voter ID to government transparency reforms, Michigan gubernatorial candidates told Bridge how they’d like to change rules related to the democratic process.

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Bridge Listens: The state of democracy, transparency in Michigan bit.ly/3TWeqWs

Bridge Listens: The state of democracy, transparency in Michigan - Bridge Michigan

Bridge readers say they’re concerned about the future of democracy. We break down the facts, the research and what it all means for Michigan.

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In their own words: Michigan governor candidate on voting rules, democracy bit.ly/4h0SZ03

In their own words: Michigan governor candidate on voting rules, democracy - Bridge Michigan

Michigan gubernatorial candidates tell Bridge how they’d try to improve confidence in elections and government.

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Send Bridge Michigan journalists where the story leads bit.ly/4pxfzzu

Send Bridge Michigan journalists where the story leads - Bridge Michigan

Bridge Michigan reporters travel across the state to report firsthand from the communities, classrooms, shorelines, businesses and public meetings shaping Michigan. Help fund the travel that keeps...

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Fact check: President Trump seeks probe of 2020 Muskegon voter fraud bit.ly/4fp2NP6

Fact check: Trump seeks probe of 2020 Muskegon vote registration fraud - Bridge Michigan

President Trump and Republicans want a deeper probe into voter fraud in 2020 in Muskegon. Democrats say the system worked.

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Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter joins Bridge Michigan bit.ly/4fbt7Mj

Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter joins Bridge Michigan - Bridge Michigan

Matt Mencarini, a decorated investigative journalist, began this week as Bridge’s accountability and data reporter.

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Bridge Michigan expands again, seeks west Michigan editor bit.ly/4vkj7q4

Bridge Michigan expands again, seeks west Michigan editor - Bridge Michigan

As news deserts grow and the media landscape shifts, Bridge is growing to better serve all of Michigan.

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New: Cadillac Heights used to be a quiet neighborhood. After a historic land swap facilitated by Detroit officials, a billionaire-owned concrete plant moved in. Now residents say they are battling air pollution so thick they can “taste the dust.” propub.li/4vcQRpk

Left in the Dust: How a Billionaire-Owned Concrete Plant Took Over a Detroit Community

After a Moroun-owned company erected a concrete plant in a quiet neighborhood with the aid of the city, residents began battling clouds of dust and other problems. They say local and state officials...

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Katy Locker retweeted
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Left in the dust: How a billionaire-owned concrete plant took over a Detroit community bit.ly/4vQZ2ca

How a Moroun-owned concrete plant took over Detroit community

With the help of the city, a concrete plant moved into Cadillac Heights. Now its residents say pollution from the plant is driving them out.

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Michigan lawmakers pass $84B budget, 67 bills in marathon session bit.ly/4woGYWv

Michigan lawmakers pass $84B budget, 67 bills in marathon session - Bridge Michigan

In a nearly 24-hour session that went through the night, Michigan lawmakers finalized a roughly $84 billion spending plan and approved dozens of policy bills.

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Over roughly 23 hours, Michigan lawmakers approved and sent the governor at least 67 bills -- that's the enrolled count on the legislative website -- more than 3x as many as they had the entire first half of the year. Many were passed while most of Michigan was sleeping.
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Bridge Listens: How economic, affordability issues are hitting Michigan bit.ly/4uJO9r7

Bridge Listens: How economic, affordability issues are hitting Michigan - Bridge Michigan

Bridge readers say the economy and affordability are big concerns this election cycle. We break down the facts, the trends and possible solutions.

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On fabled Au Sable River, a fight for soul of Michigan’s holy waters bit.ly/4vhLczf

On fabled Au Sable River, a fight for soul of Michigan’s holy waters - Bridge Michigan

The storied river is beloved by boaters and anglers alike — and one side no doubt will be unhappy by the resolution of Consumers Energy’s proposal to sell six hydroelectric dams.

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Gov. Whitmer has vowed to boost literacy in Michigan. Here’s where we stand bit.ly/4evIgce

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has vowed to boost literacy in Michigan. Here's where we stand

As Michigan struggles with reading on national rankings, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the state must focus on literacy. What to know.

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There are 300 named Michigan rivers. Which ones deserve an award? bit.ly/43hYRtL

There are 300 named Michigan rivers. Which ones deserve an award? - Bridge Michigan

Bridge Michigan wants you to vote on your favorite rivers in the state as part of a summer-long reporting series.

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Bridge Listens: The facts about Michigan’s environment, data centers, dams bit.ly/4viOyBL

Bridge Listens: The facts about Michigan’s environment, data centers, dams - Bridge Michigan

Bridge readers identified the environment as a top 2026 election concern, with data centers, Great Lakes health and energy policy topping the list. We break down the issues, the facts and possible...

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2026 Michigan Voter Guide bit.ly/4u1nLZw

2026 Michigan Voter Guide - Bridge Michigan

Key dates, deadlines and resources to help you navigate Michigan's 2026 elections.

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JOB ALERT
ChristineFerretti_Det@cferretti_DetMay 5
JOB ALERT: Thrilled to announce @BridgeDet313 is hiring! We are looking for a new reporter to join our team. Here’s the info: bridgedetroit.com/about/jobs…

Jobs - BridgeDetroit

BridgeDetroit is a local nonprofit newsroom with a mission of serving Detroit residents with the information they need to be better engaged in civic life. We do this through deeply reported, access...

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