John Bebow

Bridge Michigan publisher and founding chief executive officer, John Bebow, is retiring at year’s end. He will serve as an adviser to Bridge and the Center for Michigan for two years. This is his account of Bridge’s rapid growth.

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Our election fund drive starts today! Your tax-deductible support of our nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom fuels election reporting, and first-time donations are matched dollar for dollar.

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Our year-end fundraising campaign is happening now. Will you consider a tax-deductible donation to our nonprofit newsroom?

Our Capitol crowdfunding campaign kicks off today! Will you support Bridge Michigan?

Our spring campaign kicks off today! Will you help power Bridge Michigan?

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Bridge Michigan has launched our year-end fundraising campaign. Can you help us continue to deliver for you in 2021?

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Bridge’s summer fundraising campaign begins today. Can we count on you to support this year’s important reporting?

At a time when credible news has never been more important, a new team of journalists aims to respond to Detroiters’ most crucial information needs.

Through the COVID crisis and beyond, Bridge journalists are dedicated to informing Michigan over the long haul. Readers, donors, and philanthropy make this work possible.

Bridge expands its journalism with addition of a Business Watch section and adds the 2019 Michigan Press Association Journalist of the Year to lead coverage.

More than 80 Michigan nursing homes were cited for infection prevention or control deficiencies in the past three years, including a few with recently confirmed cases of COVID-19.

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Please support our work as we head into 2020 with a donation to Bridge. Our goal in 2019 was to be your eyes and ears on impactful legislation coming from Lansing, and our reporting on long-term subs serving as full-time teachers is informing Michigan lawmakers on how to solve this problem. There'll be more big issues next year and your support is crucial.

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