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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Opinion | Why Michigan environment and industry groups are joining forcesMadhu Anderson, Caroline Liethen
How a tiny U.P. school became a national model for Native American educationRon French
Opinion | Michigan charter school boards ensure financial accountabilityNichole Wells Stallworth
Green burials, ash jewelry are a thing now in Michigan. Can state law adjust?Riley Hodder
Watch out for Taylor Swift ticket scams in Detroit, Dana Nessel warnsIrena Li
Donald Trump faces second indictment, weeks before visit to MichiganLauren Gibbons
Opinion | Michigan public universities can help lead a population revival Mia Murphy
Michigan State plans memorial for shooting victims as part of $2M in donationsIsabel Lohman
Opinion | The case for bringing back film incentives to MichiganChristopher Cosmos
Michigan population woes persist: Thousands leave for Sun Belt, Census showsMike Wilkinson
Bridge Lunch Break to discuss efforts to improve communities, boost populationAmber DeLind
Bill banning hair-based discrimination in Michigan headed to governor’s deskLauren Gibbons
From 'Cocaine Bear' to Dungeons & Dragons, Michigan DNR turns to humorIrena Li
Michigan bills would give farmers ‘right to repair’ tractors, equipmentAshley Zhou
Michigan cities add burn bans as wildfire danger remains high amid droughtJanelle D. James
Michigan begins ‘new chapter for voting.’ What changes are coming in 2024Lauren Gibbons
Michigan State University expands ability to issue emergency alertsIsabel Lohman
‘Hands-free’ distracted driving law takes effect June 30 in MichiganLauren Gibbons
Michigan air quality poor due to wildfires, millions under advisoryJena Brooker, Janelle D. James
Can climate migrants offset Michigan’s population woes? Maybe, experts sayKelly House
Ford and GM answer Wall Street questions about when EVs will be profitablePaula Gardner
Lawmakers take steps to ban conversion therapy in MichiganLauren Gibbons
Michigan must focus on student mental health, says 2023 Teacher of the YearRiley Hodder
Bill would let Michigan schools start in August without state approvalIsabel Lohman
Gretchen Whitmer forms ‘Fight Like Hell PAC’ to back federal candidatesJonathan Oosting
In divided Michigan, campaigns begin anew, seven months after last electionLauren Gibbons
Michigan wildfires: How to make sure your campfire is safeIrena Li, Janelle D. James
Grayling wildfire could just be the start. Whitmer discourages campfiresJanelle D. James, Irena Li
Opinion | New bills bolster the importance of the Healthy Michigan PlanDominick Pallone
Detroit leaders mobilize gun violence response as shootings riseMalachi Barrett
Opinion | Michigan must find dedicated source to fund state electionsMicheal Davis Jr.
Opinion | How every Michigan food pantry can partner with local farmersChristina Barkel
More Michigan families could qualify for food assistance for women, childrenYue Stella Yu
Crews mostly contain 2,400-acre wildfire near Grayling; I-75 reopensBridge Staff
Plans chug along to boost rail service in west Michigan, Kalamazoo to PontiacLauren Gibbons
If you want to make $100,000 a year as a teacher, here’s where you should applyLori Higgins, Chalkbeat Detroit
Planned implosion of Detroit’s incinerator has neighboring residents concernedJena Brooker
How to feed a crew on a Great Lakes freighter: haute cuisine on the high seasCapri S. Cafaro, Great Lakes Now
Abortion now selling point for Michigan. How did your neighbors vote?Mike Wilkinson
BB gun bill requires minors to have adult around when shooting off property Riley Hodder
Michigan Democrats: We will deliver transparency reform. GOP dubiousJonathan Oosting
Whitmer taps GOP businessman to tackle Michigan population crisisJonathan Oosting, Paula Gardner
Duggan urges state Legislature to fix Detroit’s ‘unfair’ tax systemMalachi Barrett
Michigan wildfires rage Up North as dry spell puts state at ‘extreme’ riskIrena Li
Turning Ann Arbor into Austin and other tech recommendations for MichiganPaula Gardner
Mayfly season in Michigan: Two days of sex, bright lights for pesky bugsJanelle D. James
Inside the Michigan lab where scientists raise killer bugs to save treesAshley Zhou
Dana Nessel: Lee Chatfield charging decision coming by year’s endJonathan Oosting
Michigan college enrollment decline among worst in the nation Isabel Lohman, Mike Wilkinson
Michigan lawmakers pledge ‘full support’ for reopening Palisades nuclear plantKelly House