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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Whitmer, Benson, Nessel: Democracy at stake in Michigan’s fall electionsYue Stella Yu
Michigan jobless agency pauses collections in alleged overpayment cases Paula Gardner
Jury: Two not guilty of Whitmer kidnapping; mistrial for other twoMike Wilkinson
Michigan Democrats set to gather amid dissent about prioritiesYue Stella Yu
Still no verdict in Whitmer kidnap case; jurors want to review evidenceZahra Ahmad
Opinion | Michigan doesn’t need another school safety commission. It needs actionJustine Galbraith
What Michigan parents must know about upcoming school standardized testsTracie Mauriello
With Roe in doubt, Gretchen Whitmer moves to protect abortion in Michigan Robin Erb, Yue Stella Yu
24 hours of deliberations, still no verdict in Whitmer kidnapping caseZahra Ahmad
Opinion | We must do more to protect Michigan children from gun violenceGurbaksh Esch
Opinion | Now is the exact time to shut down Line 5Regina Gasco-Bentley
Too few metro Detroiters are earning post high school degrees, report saysLori Higgins, Chalkbeat Detroit
One way to address student mental health in Michigan? Bring the clinic to school.Koby Levin, Chalkbeat
Fred Upton retires. Another Trump critic finds no home in today’s GOP Yue Stella Yu
State praised for vow to remove sources of lead from Benton Harbor homesKelly House
Still no verdict in Whitmer kidnapping case; jury to deliberate for third dayZahra Ahmad
Michigan unveils pollution screening tool to combat environmental racismZahra Ahmad
U-M, MSU thrive while Michigan regional universities scramble for students Isabel Lohman, Mike Wilkinson
Michigan school safety task force prioritizes mental health, building securityTracie Mauriello
A northern Michigan restaurant survived the pandemic, but not inflationPaula Gardner
Opinion | Michigan and small businesses can’t afford a Line 5 shutdownBrian Calley
Donald Trump returns to Michigan to back his candidates, prepare for ‘24 Jonathan Oosting, Yue Stella Yu
Plotters or dupes? Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping case goes to jury.Jonathan Oosting
Northern Michigan township official apologizes for ‘colored people’ remarkRon French
Michigan AG hopeful Tom Leonard’s fundraising draws fairness concernsYue Stella Yu
New homes demand is high in Michigan. So are builder costs — and pricesPaula Gardner
Whitmer kidnapping trial: Accused plotter denies role as case nears jurorsJonathan Oosting
Michigan township braces for Trump rally: ‘we don’t have another option’Zahra Ahmad
Why Michigan is pumping $50 million into a private potash operationJonathan Oosting
Two Michigan educators work to keep new teachers in classrooms after COVIDIsabel Lohman
Watch Bridge’s Lunch Break about Michigan’s economyAmber DeLind, Kathryn Dugal
Michigan wine country again confronts race, and its own isolation Ron French
Central Michigan University blames 'complacency' for enrollment diveIsabel Lohman, Mike Wilkinson
As 2nd COVID vaccine booster approved, should Michiganders get it?Robin Erb
Mushrooms and other psychedelics gain foothold in Michigan. What to know. Zahra Ahmad
More boosters, better guesses: 5 things you still should know about COVIDRobin Erb
Michigan unemployment agency seeks bids to replace troubled computer systemPaula Gardner
Michigan is spending big on infrastructure. Its problems are even bigger. Jonathan Oosting, Kelly House
Ferris State taps Grand Rapids Community College leader as likely new president Isabel Lohman
For Michigan high school seniors: How to select the right college for you Ron French
How is Michigan's economy doing? Check out Bridge’s new Economic Dashboard.Bridge Staff
Home-visit programs save money, free ERs. Many insurers don’t cover them. Ted Roelofs
Opinion | Michigan schools aren’t failing our kids, but divisive politicians areBecky Olson
Wash your hands: Highly contagious bird flu reaches Michigan wild flocksKelly House
Opinion | Survived the pandemic? Thank a scientistHerbert Smitherman Jr.
Michigan House redistricting maps survive suit claiming GOP ‘advantage’ Jonathan Oosting
Opinion | Whitmer must prioritize real tax relief for workers, families, seniorsMatt Hall
Michigan redistricting commissioners reverse their own pay raiseJonathan Oosting
Firm: Michigan AG hopeful Matt DePerno fired over ‘padded,’ false billingsJonathan Oosting
Gretchen Whitmer, GOP strike $4.7 billion Michigan infrastructure dealJonathan Oosting