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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
'I just did surgery on myself.' Michigan dentist shortage leaves some in lurchJustin A. Hinkley
‘Historic’ Michigan buildings targeted for sale by Trump administrationLauren Gibbons
Opinion | Great Lakes champions needed in CongressMike Shriberg
Dress like a leprechaun and run! This week in Michigan outdoorsLaura Herberg
Opinion | Volunteering: A journey of purpose, growth and connectionSimran Adnani
Michigan automakers get break on Trump tariffs — for nowRon French
Detroit council nixes study on making the RenCen a historic districtMalachi Barrett
Group wants to lift state ban on Upper Peninsula dark sky preservesLaura Herberg
Are Mackinac Island ferries a monopoly? Lawsuit claims island got it wrongJustin A. Hinkley
Battle lines drawn in fight over Michigan voter citizenship proposalHayley Harding, Votebeat
Michigan lawmakers consider more subsidies, incentives for nuclear powerKelly House
Trump tariffs spark ‘trade war’ with Michigan’s biggest trade partnersLauren Gibbons, Ron French
Dozens fired from Michigan veteran care facilities as Trump cuts continueLauren Gibbons
Michigan imposes new restrictions, testing requirements on UP copper mineIzzy Ross, IPR
Fentanyl came to a tiny UP town. Then the funerals beganRon French
Michigan's new car seat law takes effect April 2: What to knowJanelle D. James
Judge may take months to rule if Lee Chatfield faces trial for corruptionSimon D. Schuster
Facing deadline to end DEI, Michigan schools ask crucial question: What is DEI?Isabel Lohman
Great Lakes scientists among latest round of Trump cuts in MichiganKelly House, Lauren Gibbons
Trump cuts hit Forest Service in Michigan; critics fear ‘catastrophic’ lossKatie Myers, Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, Izzy Ross
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: February 28, 2025: Trivia nirvanaJoel Kurth
Lee Chatfield corruption case: Family, friends took free trips, cashed checksSimon D. Schuster
Opinion | Michigan, US need a robust energy policyDonald Morelli
MSU loses millions in agriculture, higher ed grants as Trump slashes USAIDLauren Gibbons
State of the State: Takeaways, fact-checks from Gretchen Whitmer’s big speechJordyn Hermani
State of the State: Watch, read Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's full speechBridge Staff
U-M squeezed by Trump cuts; Social Security research project haltedIsabel Lohman
Watch Bridge Lunch Break on the impact of the Trump policies on Michigan Kathy Kieliszewski
Lee Chatfield corruption case: ‘Questionable’ spending, a strip club billSimon D. Schuster
Northern Michigan to tourists: Yes, it’s winter. Come anyway. It’s funJustin A. Hinkley, Laura Herberg
Former Bridge editor David Zeman selected to Michigan Journalism Hall of FameBridge Staff
Opinion | Michigan’s utopian dreams: State officials aim for the impossible Michael Van Beek
Butterflies, dog sleds and bark: Get your outdoors Michigan fix this weekLaura Herberg
Big Rapids Twp. eyes life after Gotion; could cash in on state-bought landPaula Gardner
7 Michigan Republicans push to ban gay marriage. It’s likely going nowhereJordyn Hermani
Michigan House votes to ban secrecy agreements. Will it become law?Jordyn Hermani
After losing in court, Michigan township tries again to block 'green' cemeteryKelly House
A stampede for child care in Traverse City reveals ‘heartbreaking’ crisisRon French
In Michigan's UP, emergency mental health transport remains big burdenDaniel Schoenherr, Capital News Service
Gretchen Whitmer wants to limit cellphones in Michigan schools, tax vapesSimon D. Schuster
Gretchen Whitmer: I want to find ‘common ground’ with Donald TrumpSimon D. Schuster
Hertel, Runestad win chair races as Michigan Republicans reject Trump pickSimon D. Schuster
Michigan municipalities getting nearly $100 million from marijuana taxJanelle D. James
Michigan high school graduation rates reach new highIsabel Lohman, Lori Higgins, Chalkbeat Detroit
Iron Mountain eyes novel plan to cut iconic deer park: castrationJustin A. Hinkley
Bridge Michigan seeks education, health reporters to expand coverageLeslie J. Allen
Deaths prompt scrutiny, soul-searching as homelessness grows in MichiganJordyn Hermani
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Feb. 21, 2025: You are a hero!Joel Kurth
Michigan lawmakers overhaul paid leave, wage laws in last-minute deal Simon D. Schuster
Mourners say goodbye to siblings who died in Detroit casino parking garageNushrat Rahman, Bridge Detroit