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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Abortion providers may face charges in Kent, Jackson counties, attorney saysJonathan Oosting, Yue Stella Yu
Great Lakes water levels could increase on average from 7.5 to 17 inches in next few decades, study saysNatasha Blakely, Great Lakes Now
Opinion | In small ways, Kellogg has been leaving Battle Creek for decadesT. R. Shaw Jr.
Michigan's emotions span from tearful to jubilant over abortion rulingRobin Erb, Kelly House, Roni Kane, Julia Forrest
Key quotes from Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court abortion rulingIsabel Lohman, Paula Gardner
Laws banning sodomy, gay marriage on books in Michigan. Some fear what’s next.Zahra Ahmad, Mike Wilkinson
Michigan anti-abortion groups on alert for violence following court rulingJared Ramsey
With Roe overturned, Michigan becomes an abortion ‘haven,’ for nowRobin Erb
What’s next after Roe in Michigan: Lawsuits, a ballot measure and uncertaintyJonathan Oosting, Yue Stella Yu
Roe v. Wade overturned in blockbuster ruling. Abortion still legal in MichiganLauren Gibbons, Jonathan Oosting, Yue Stella Yu
Abortion in Michigan: State had fifth-most procedures in nationMike Wilkinson
Roe overturned: See where Michigan governor, attorney general candidates standLauren Gibbons
New Michigan law cuts red tape for small, home-based child-care providersKoby Levin, Chalkbeat
Trump fake elector probe into 2020 race expands with Michigan subpoenasJonathan Oosting
Cutting cigarette nicotine? Juul banned? What’s next for Michigan smokersJulia Forrest
Michigan Democrats lobby to move up state’s primaryYue Stella Yu
Abortion rivals say Roe reversal could have surprising impact in MichiganRobin Erb
Opinion | Michigan should replace gas tax with mileage-based user feesChris Douglas, Robert Poole
Opinion | Here are steps Michigan can take to improve our talent poolBrian Calley
Michigan Issues 2022
National Guard on Camp Grayling expansion: Troops won’t be in your backyardKelly House
After downtown Holly fire, community stands vigil in their historic cityRoni Kane
Battle Creek chooses optimism on Kellogg, even as it explores what’s next Ted Roelofs
Michigan fire deaths are climbing. One factor: non-working smoke alarmsJulia Forrest
Humans help endangered piping plover chicks survive on Michigan beachesLester Graham, Michigan Public
How to be an informed voter in Michigan
Michigan gas prices could drop 75 cents per gallon if state, feds freeze taxesZahra Ahmad
Michigan Elections: What you need to know to vote
After a life-long love affair with books, Ed Surovell learns to let goRoni Kane
As Kellogg moves headquarters to Chicago, what’s left in Battle Creek? Paula Gardner, Jared Ramsey
High Court rejects ban on religious school aid. How it impacts Michigan.Isabel Lohman, Ron French
Michigan House passes LGBTQ Pride resolution after Senate effort stallsLauren Gibbons
Ex-GOP Chair: Trump fake electors plotted to hide overnight in Michigan CapitolJonathan Oosting
Who is running for secretary of state in Michigan in 2022Lauren Gibbons
Who is running for attorney general in Michigan in 2022Lauren Gibbons
Michigan icon Kellogg plans corporate spin-offs and move to ChicagoPaula Gardner
Drag queens to Michigan politicians: Leave us out of your election-year dramaRoni Kane
Grand Traverse group wins praise for preserving key land from development Kelly House
Join Bridge and Circle of Blue to discuss Great Lakes, climate changeAmber DeLind
Water test: Rending the Great Lakes food webKurt Williams, Great Lakes Echo
Michigan kids as young as six months can get COVID vaccine within days Mike Wilkinson
‘It is finally over’: MI Supreme Court denies Larry Nassar’s final appealKarly Graham
Flooding prompts another halt at Michigan baby formula factoryJulia Forrest
Oxford students sue in ‘desperate attempt’ to improve safety after shootingYue Stella Yu
Opinion | We can – and must – make road work less dangerousJohn Osika
Opinion | Michigan parents deserve a bigger role in their kids’ education Brad Paquette
Opinion | Childhood crimes shouldn’t define who you become as an adultChuck Warpehoski
Gretchen Whitmer OKs financial literacy in Michigan high schoolsTracie Mauriello
Muskegon ‘shocked’ by Whitmer rejection of casino projectKarly Graham
Michigan’s northern state parks may add worker housingPaula Gardner