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Michigan news: Bridge archive

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Farmland near Grand Ledge could be Michigan megasite for high-tech project Paula Gardner
In Alpena, a bold effort to graduate more high-level Michigan nurses Isabel Lohman
A school fight, a gun, and a Michigan community demands actionJanelle D. James
Bed Bath & Beyond’s decline breeds opportunity for Michigan retail centersPaula Gardner
Michigan lawmakers OK tax cuts for 1M residents, $1.1B spending planJonathan Oosting
College enrollments stay down in Michigan. Blame paychecks and the pandemic?Mike Wilkinson, Isabel Lohman
Road salt, a stealthy pollutant, is damaging Michigan waters Brett Walton, Circle of Blue
Michigan Senate votes to move up presidential primary, but GOP may thwart planJonathan Oosting
Fewer Michigan snow days this winter means more days in classroomsJanelle D. James
Minimum wage increase set for February blocked by Michigan courtPaula Gardner, Lauren Gibbons
Hantz tree farm falls short on solving east side blightJena Brooker
Gretchen Whitmer on guns: ‘The time for only thoughts and prayers is over.’ Yue Stella Yu
Gretchen Whitmer: Expand Michigan Reconnect program for community collegeIsabel Lohman
Gretchen Whitmer State of the State: Tax cuts, gun reform, expand pre-KJonathan Oosting, Lauren Gibbons, Yue Stella Yu
Watch Bridge discussion about water priorities in the 2023 LegislatureRebecca Fedewa
Watch Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2023 State of the State speechJanelle D. James
Michigan Democrats aim to tighten environment regs, reduce industry controlKelly House
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer open to charging tolls on Michigan roadsJonathan Oosting
Michigan clerks: We need more money, guidance to implement early votingYue Stella Yu
Gretchen Whitmer State of the State: How to watch and what to expect Janelle D. James
Michigan tax cuts could total $1.6B; Democrats won’t block income tax rollbackJonathan Oosting
Michigan tries to lure tech workers after layoffs at Google, other giantsPaula Gardner
Michigan doles out millions in pork in secret. Will Democrats pledge reform? Mike Wilkinson
Opinion | Michigan school culture warriors lost, but they remain a threatBecky Olson
Michigan parks need more summer workers to help with spike in visitorsJanelle D. James
Opinion | Michigan Dems should focus on predictable funding for schools Paul Ruth
Gretchen Whitmer: Michigan students need individual tutoring and soon Tracie Mauriello
End may be near for Michigan redistricting panel, a year after finishing mapsLauren Gibbons
How to use your gas stove more safelyKelly House
Gas stove debate is the latest political culture war. Here are the factsKelly House
Did Johnny write this or a robot? AI chatbots rock Michigan schoolsRon French
Michigan appeals court upholds Flint water crisis dismissalsKelly House
Michigan Democrats move to strike abortion ban references from state lawLauren Gibbons
Shell shocked: Why eggs are so expensive in Michigan and when it will endJanelle D. James
Highway tolls could raise $1B to fix Michigan roads, study finds. Is it time?Jonathan Oosting
Michigan GOP to Democrats: Don’t mess with income tax rollbackJanelle D. James, Lauren Gibbons
Michigan sees spike in 988 mental health calls. But what happens next?Ted Roelofs
Michigan Republican lawmakers ‘draft’ Ron DeSantis for presidentJonathan Oosting
Jocelyn Benson wants tougher penalties for harassing election workersLauren Gibbons
Michigan OKs new, 4-year contract with top economic developer to boost jobsPaula Gardner
Opinion | Keep Michigan water affordable and in public handsLiz Kirkwood
Report: Electric vehicle sales could cost Michigan roads $500M by 2030Lauren Gibbons
Report aims to prepare Great Lakes states for effects of climate changeLester Graham, Michigan Public
With growing backlash to wind energy, Michigan turns to solar powerRon French
Armed with flea meds, Michigan defends hemlock trees against deadly invaderKelly House
Michigan teachers say they’re ignored in Lansing. Now, they’re in charge. Tracie Mauriello, Chalkbeat Detroit
Michigan may see ‘mild’ recession in 2023, but it also has a $9.2B surplusYue Stella Yu
Basically broke, Michigan GOP to charge delegates to attend conventionJonathan Oosting
Right-to-Work repeal just a start: Michigan Democrats eye pro-worker agendaLauren Gibbons
Lakes Michigan and Huron join list of lakes with PFAS-tainted smeltKelly House