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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to comply with subpoena in Jan. 6 probeJonathan Oosting
Michigan GOP’s reign in Legislature ends with a whimper: No spending dealJonathan Oosting
Michigan lawmakers OK recycling reform. Critics call it ‘burning hot garbage’Kelly House, Jonathan Oosting
Michigan’s Mike Shirkey: COVID part of push toward 'one world governance'Jonathan Oosting
Anger over National Guard air training plan over Grayling and the Thumb Kelly House
Gerrymandering never died in Michigan. It still haunts county boards, foes sayMike Wilkinson
Senate may vote on long-awaited recycling reform. Which one is unclear.Kelly House
Michigan school leaders pitch new path to solve teacher shortageTracie Mauriello, Chalkbeat Detroit
Michigan hospitals lost 1,700 beds from staff shortages, seek more money Robin Erb
Black, poor students held back at higher rates under Michigan reading lawLori Higgins, Chalkbeat Detroit
Special counsel in Capitol riot probe seeks Trump records from Wayne CountyJonathan Oosting
Opinion | Michigan must address Native American health data disparitiesKrystal Schramm
Michigan to recount Proposals 2, 3. ‘Fishing expedition’ won’t change outcomesJonathan Oosting
Pfizer announces 300 new jobs amid a $750 million expansion near KalamazooPaula Gardner, Jonathan Oosting
Gun control a priority for Michigan Democrats. What studies say about reforms.Yue Stella Yu
Bridge Michigan seeks temporary breaking news editorBridge Staff
How moving up Michigan presidential primary could increase state's cloutYue Stella Yu
Michigan schools race to increase safety through high tech, mental healthIsabel Lohman
Michigan school turnaround program adds more districtsTracie Mauriello, Chalkbeat Detroit
Michigan State condenses teacher preparation program from five years to fourTracie Mauriello, Chalkbeat Detroit
Michigan takes steps to boost bed capacity for kids in mental health crisisRobin Erb
Right-to-Work battle looms in Michigan: Businesses fear repeal by DemocratsMike Wilkinson, Paula Gardner, Lauren Gibbons
Detroiters hear new downtown development plans, ask what’s in it for us? Malachi Barrett
Opinion | Public transportation is moving forward. Detroit, are you listening? Donald Stuckey II
Bridge, Free Press seek court hearing to open Chatfield records to publicDave Boucher, Kelly House
Michigan lame duck looks lamer by the day. Here’s what’s left on the table.Lauren Gibbons
After LGBT book spat, Michigan family gives $100K to library they haven’t seenRon French
Michigan hunters say 252,000 deer killed in firearms season with new rulesKelly House
Bridge Michigan expands again, seeks breaking news reporterBridge Staff
Dana Nessel obtains blanket shield of Lee Chatfield investigation recordsKelly House, Dave Boucher
Michigan business hopeful as Congress poised to end rail strike threatPaula Gardner
Michigan policy change means more children can get help for lead poisoningIrving Mejia-Hilario
Businesses to Michigan GOP: Slow minimum wage increase while you’re in powerYue Stella Yu, Lauren Gibbons
Looking back and looking forward this holiday seasonJohn Bebow
Michigan’s pandemic baby bump over: 2022 births sliding againRobin Erb
After bruising Michigan election, what is Betsy DeVos’ education priority?Koby Levin, Chalkbeat, Tracie Mauriello, Chalkbeat Detroit
Study: Michigan’s 75 mph speed limit caused more crashes, deathsMike Wilkinson
Michigan election results official; canvassers rebuke ‘reckless’ fraud claimsLauren Gibbons
Caregivers need help. Michigan is slowly finding a waySarah Rahal, The Detroit News, Hayley Harding, Votebeat
State wants $10,620 to make public how Michigan schools spend COVID cashKoby Levin, Chalkbeat
Rock climbing takes hold in Michigan, as pandemic sends more folks outdoorsCameryn Cass, Great Lakes Echo
Lame Duck? Michigan session could be super lame this yearTracie Mauriello, Chalkbeat Detroit
Michigan student loan borrowers will have more time before payments resumeIsabel Lohman
All 83 Michigan counties certify Nov. 8 election, averting confusion of 2020Yue Stella Yu
Give thanks: No fall wave of COVID in MichiganMike Wilkinson
No-fault insurance reform may be in play as Democrats take power in MichiganLauren Gibbons
Why Line 5 will likely remain open despite Democratic control of LansingKelly House
Scientists warn of health impacts as Great Lakes plastic pollution growsIrving Mejia-Hilario
Opinion | History repeats: Why Grand Rapids picked a Dem for CongressMatt McLogan
Kyra Harris Bolden makes history with appointment to Michigan Supreme CourtYue Stella Yu