# Bridge Michigan

> Bridge, Michigan, news, politics, environment, schools, jobs, healthcare

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jacapps.bridgemi](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jacapps.bridgemi)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.jacapps.bridgemi`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The Center for Michigan
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 16,667
- **Rating:** 4.59 / 5 (132 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-11
- **First published:** 2020-12-09
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 18 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jacapps.bridgemi)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.bridgemi.com/privacy-policy](https://www.bridgemi.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

"Bridge Michigan" is a powerful Android app that offers immediate access to the latest news and information about Michigan. It features customizable topics, push notifications, and tools to save and manage your favorite stories. Stay informed with top stories in politics, environment, health, business, and education through this nonprofit news service, recognized for exceptional journalism and community engagement. Experience tailored content that matters to you and never miss crucial updates.

## Rankings

- #464,863 — Overall
- #144 — News and magazines (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.jacapps.bridgemi.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.jacapps.bridgemi.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users praise Bridge Michigan for trustworthy, well-researched, Michigan-focused journalism and comprehensive state coverage. Repeated criticisms target the app itself: reliability and content-loading glitches, an outdated website-wrapper design, and missing modern features and engagement, which detract from an otherwise highly regarded news service.

### Pros

- High-quality, objective and well-researched journalism with a clear Michigan/state focus.
- Comprehensive coverage of Michigan politics and state issues.
- Widely liked and recommended by users as a trusted news source.

### Cons

- App reliability problems: glitches and content-loading issues (blank home page, crashes/not working).
- Outdated visual design and poor UX; feels like a simple website wrapper rather than a native app.
- Lacks modern app features and engagement (no dark mode, gesture support; generally not very engaging).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jacapps.bridgemi)