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October 22, 2026 ~ Bridge Michigan’s Simon Schuster joins Kevin Dietz to break down the major issues facing the state following Bridge Michigan’s summit on Michigan’s future.
DETROIT ~ With less than two weeks until Election Day, Michigan voters are weighing major issues ranging from affordability and education to energy and economic development. During Bridge Michigan’s first issues summit, policy experts and journalists examined the long-term challenges facing the state and discussed how the candidates for governor plan to address them.
The conversation highlighted key differences between gubernatorial candidates Jocelyn Benson and John James, particularly on education, energy policy and economic development. Affordability remained a central focus, with both campaigns offering competing approaches to lowering costs and improving quality of life for Michigan families.
