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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Citing potential fraud, court reinstates Michigan ban on paid voter transportJonathan Oosting
Michigan business leaders urge Whitmer and Republicans to unite on COVID Paula Gardner
Mail delivery delays up in southeast Michigan in weeks before electionRiley Beggin
Months after COVID, 1 in 4 Michiganders studied have yet to recoverRobin Erb
Another casualty of COVID: testing for lead poisoning in MichiganRobin Erb
Michigan Dems prep for doomsday scenario: What if Trump loses, won’t concede?Jonathan Oosting
Opinion | Education is failing in the coronavirus pandemicNicole McKinney
Michigan early voting returns heaviest so far in Democratic countiesRiley Beggin, Mike Wilkinson
As COVID spreads, University of Michigan’s 31,000 undergrads ordered to stay homeRon French
Why it still matters whether Michigan K-12 students contract COVIDRon French
Fact Squad | GOP ad smears Scholten legal work, claiming she helped ‘evade law’Mansur Shaheen
Some Michigan Republicans propose local opt-out for COVID lockdown ordersJonathan Oosting
Benson defends Michigan ban on guns at polls, says state police will enforceRiley Beggin
Opinion | New partnerships are needed to solve Michigan’s water-related issuesRidgway White
Coronavirus sidelines veteran poll workers, adding to Michigan election stressMadeline Halpert
Before you vote: These are facts, issues shaping Michigan in 2020 electionJoel Kurth
COVID outbreaks in Michigan schools rise 25 percent in a weekRon French
Michigan college freshman enrollment drops amid COVID. Will they return? Ron French
Have questions about Michigan elections? About the ballot? Ask Bridge. Monica Williams
Voter turnout may surge in Detroit, spelling trouble for Trump in Michigan Jonathan Oosting
Opinion | Line 5: an unnecessary and imprudent investmentStanley 'Skip' Pruss
'Lock her up' chants erupt as Trump attacks Whitmer at Michigan rallyJonathan Oosting
Michigan mail-in ballots must reach clerks by Nov. 3, appeals court rulesRiley Beggin
Biden touts ACA, makes murky claims on economy in metro Detroit stopRiley Beggin, Jonathan Oosting
Opinion | Why Michigan land conservation leaders support Proposal 1Michigan land conservancies
Jocelyn Benson bans open carry of guns at Michigan polls on Election DayRiley Beggin, Jonathan Oosting, Ted Roelofs
Opinion | Whitmer's Healthy Climate Plan: a win for our air, water, healthElizabeth DelBuono
Opinion | Here’s one way to clean up the air in Michigan Doug Durante, Reg Modlin
Coronavirus hits new high in Michigan. Is it a ‘blip’ or ‘surge’?Mike Wilkinson, Robin Erb
Fact Squad | Ad ties John James’ environment record to Koch Brothers donationsMansur Shaheen
Proposal 1 ballot measure would change rules on Michigan parks fundKelly House
Michigan lawmakers want to make Enbridge Line 5 anchor strikes a felonyKelly House
After possible Ice Age discovery, group urges halt to Line 5 tunnel Kelly House
New grocery in Grand Rapids is about more than food. It’s about equity too.Paula Gardner
Michigan’s ‘constitutional sheriffs’ vow to keep voters safe at polls Ted Roelofs
‘I’m going to have fun hunting,’ accused plotter said in Michigan CapitolJonathan Oosting
Q&A: Michigan’s $28B life sciences industry was under the radar. Until COVIDPaula Gardner
Opinion | Police reform and accountability are long overduePaul Elam
Cheer the MSU Spartans! At home. Preferably alone. Welcome to COVID game dayRon French
Michigan lawmakers expand unemployment benefits, pass business COVID liabilityJonathan Oosting
Michigan riding ‘second’ COVID wave that could bring more deathsMike Wilkinson
Michigan has no law against guns at polls, but Dana Nessel may clarify rulesRiley Beggin
FBI: Whitmer conspirators wanted to leave her in lake, kidnap Va. governorMansur Shaheen
Michigan LGBT rights group files signatures for ‘historic’ ballot proposalJonathan Oosting
Opinion | How to guarantee your Michigan absentee ballot arrives on timeRoger Rapoport
Crush of poll watchers expected at Michigan election raises intimidation fearsRiley Beggin
Opinion | 'Militia' or 'terrorists'? The terms aren't mutually exclusivePeter F. Trumbore
‘Open up everything!’ Michigan GOP’s push for herd immunity on COVID Robin Erb
Coronavirus cases surpass 5,000 in Michigan schools, collegesRon French
Michigan court rebukes Whitmer, ending COVID powers now rather than 28 daysRiley Beggin