Paula Gardner, Author at Bridge Michigan https://bridgemi.com/author/paula-gardner/ Michigan’s nonpartisan, nonprofit news source Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:58:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://bridgemi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-android-chrome-192x192-1-32x32.png Paula Gardner, Author at Bridge Michigan https://bridgemi.com/author/paula-gardner/ 32 32 247008660 Report: Michigan-Canada bridge delay could cost up to $7M per week https://bridgemi.com/business-watch/report-michigan-canada-bridge-delay-could-cost-up-to-7m-per-week/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:49:36 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72677 The Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit, MI. The shot depicts the tower on the US side with Zug Island situated under and behind the bridge.Delayed opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge would cost Canadian and US taxpayers, while indirectly affecting the auto industry, according to an analysis that follows President Trump’s threat to block the crossing. ]]> The Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit, MI. The shot depicts the tower on the US side with Zug Island situated under and behind the bridge.

Delayed opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge would cost Canadian and US taxpayers, while indirectly affecting the auto industry, according to an analysis that follows President Trump’s threat to block the crossing.

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Mundy Township megasite won’t house data center; demolitions continue https://bridgemi.com/business-watch/mundy-township-megasite-wont-house-data-center-demolitions-continue/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:13:00 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72659 Demolition of houses escalated last fall, including at this site on Maple Road. Since then, tree clearing also has continued over the winter. (Jeff Schrier for Bridge Michigan)Months after Sandisk withdrew plans for a semiconductor plant near Flint Bishop Airport, demolitions continue to assemble the megasite — even without a clear occupant.]]> Demolition of houses escalated last fall, including at this site on Maple Road. Since then, tree clearing also has continued over the winter. (Jeff Schrier for Bridge Michigan)

Months after Sandisk withdrew plans for a semiconductor plant near Flint Bishop Airport, demolitions continue to assemble the megasite — even without a clear occupant.

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Dana Nessel becomes debt collector as Michigan seeks $24M from Gotion https://bridgemi.com/business-watch/dana-nessel-becomes-debt-collector-as-michigan-seeks-24m-from-gotion/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:50:04 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72147 Protestors holding "No Gotion" sign.The attorney general is getting involved as the state’s feud with the failed battery plant plan takes another turn.]]> Protestors holding "No Gotion" sign.

The attorney general is getting involved as the state’s feud with the failed battery plant plan takes another turn.

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Gotion: Green Township owes us ‘significant monetary damages’ for failed deal https://bridgemi.com/business-watch/gotion-green-township-owes-us-significant-monetary-damages-for-failed-deal/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:49:54 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=71786 Marianne Pitts, center in white jacket, joined several hundred people in Big Rapids, lining both sides of South State Street to protest a planned Gotion battery component factory.The electric battery company is blaming the Mecosta County community for the collapse of a once-ballyhooed project, filing court papers indicating it may seek ‘significant monetary damages.]]> Marianne Pitts, center in white jacket, joined several hundred people in Big Rapids, lining both sides of South State Street to protest a planned Gotion battery component factory.

The electric battery company is blaming the Mecosta County community for the collapse of a once-ballyhooed project, filing court papers indicating it may seek ‘significant monetary damages.

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Whitmer: Michigan ready to ramp up focus on auto industry success https://bridgemi.com/business-watch/whitmer-michigan-ready-to-ramp-up-focus-on-auto-industry-success/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:09:29 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=71644 Governor Gretchen Whitmer tours the General Motors booth a the 2026 Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place, Thursday morning, January 15.Michigan’s governor takes aim at tariffs and Chinese competition while preparing the state to survive rapid industry transition.]]> Governor Gretchen Whitmer tours the General Motors booth a the 2026 Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place, Thursday morning, January 15.

Michigan’s governor takes aim at tariffs and Chinese competition while preparing the state to survive rapid industry transition.

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Michigan’s Buttigieg: ‘I don’t know’ if presidential run will come in 2028 https://bridgemi.com/business-watch/michigans-buttigieg-i-dont-know-if-presidential-run-will-come-in-2028/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:45:04 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=71611 Pete Buttigieg on stage at the Detroit Auto ShowThe former transportation secretary visited the Detroit Auto Show, also weighing in on EVs, automated vehicles and tariffs.]]> Pete Buttigieg on stage at the Detroit Auto Show

The former transportation secretary visited the Detroit Auto Show, also weighing in on EVs, automated vehicles and tariffs.

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Michigan economic forecast: Meh in 2026, with a chance for optimism https://bridgemi.com/business-watch/michigan-economic-forecast-meh-in-2026-with-a-chance-for-optimism/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:31:18 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=71561 President Donald Trump says the economy is going gangbusters, but business leaders and a new poll takes a more lackluster view.]]>

President Donald Trump says the economy is going gangbusters, but business leaders and a new poll takes a more lackluster view.

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As Donald Trump returns, the ‘Michigan miracle’ he promised remains far off https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/as-donald-trump-returns-the-michigan-miracle-he-promised-remains-far-off/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:56:38 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=71487 President Donald Trump speaks to reporters while in flight on Air Force One to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.President Donald Trump returns to Michigan on Tuesday to discuss the economy, which remains sluggish in the state where he promised a ‘Michigan miracle.’ Here are the facts. ]]> President Donald Trump speaks to reporters while in flight on Air Force One to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.

President Donald Trump returns to Michigan on Tuesday to discuss the economy, which remains sluggish in the state where he promised a ‘Michigan miracle.’ Here are the facts.

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Michigan faces ‘critical time’ to retain its $348B auto industry: report https://bridgemi.com/business-watch/michigan-faces-critical-time-to-retain-its-348b-auto-industry-report/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:58:31 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=71271 Vehicles move along the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV assembly line at the General Motors Orion Assembly on June 15, 2023, in Lake Orion, Mich.Michigan can’t afford to lose its signature industry, advocates say. More innovation could be the answer.]]> Vehicles move along the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV assembly line at the General Motors Orion Assembly on June 15, 2023, in Lake Orion, Mich.

Michigan can’t afford to lose its signature industry, advocates say. More innovation could be the answer.

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Michigan startup aims to expose AI ‘deep fakes’ in videos, more https://bridgemi.com/business-watch/michigan-startup-aims-to-expose-ai-deep-fakes-in-videos-more/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:01:00 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=70952 Ai chipProbeTruth is the first commercialized research from the UM-Flint campus, officials said. The company, which helps detect content generated by artificial intelligence, aims to employ 50 workers by the end of 2026. ]]> Ai chip

ProbeTruth is the first commercialized research from the UM-Flint campus, officials said. The company, which helps detect content generated by artificial intelligence, aims to employ 50 workers by the end of 2026.

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