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Michigan 2020 Election Tracker | President Trump promotes absentee voting in Michigan
This continuously updated post includes details of Michigan's elections, campaigns, politics and voting news.
Coronavirus Tracker | Case counts increase slightly, with rise in the U.P.
This continuously updated post includes details of Michigan's confirmed COVID-19 cases, maps of locations, state curve data, what the state is doing to contain the spread, and expert suggestions on how you can stay safe.
Michigan news coalition urges Whitmer to release more on COVID-19 outbreaks
A group of more than 30 news outlets and transparency groups wrote to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday, asking her to require schools to report COVID-19 outbreaks faster. The information comes as cases soar among some colleges and schools.
Bridge journalist wins fellowship to deepen work on career tech education
Ron French is one of eight journalists nationally to receive the fellowship at Princeton University. He will continue working at Bridge while participating in the fellowship remotely due to COVID-19.
MI news coalition urges Gov. Whitmer to identify school COVID-19 outbreaks
A statewide group of news and government transparency groups is pushing the Whitmer administration to timely name schools and colleges in Michigan with coronavirus outbreaks as families decide whether to send children to classrooms.
Michigan school reopening tracker: Find out if your district is starting in person or online
A few dozen districts are offering parents a choice between in-person learning and online learning. Many are starting the school year remotely and planning to transition to face-to-face instruction when conditions allow.
Bridge is hiring. Come help us cover the Michigan 2020 elections.
Bridge is adding a temp team member to provide high-quality, nonpartisan coverage of the Michigan political campaigns.
Bridge wins national award for series on long-term substitute teachers
More than 2,500 Michigan classrooms were led by long-term substitutes, rather than trained educators – a 10-fold increase in five years. Bridge’s investigation won top honors from the Education Writers Association.
Bridge wins 20 awards from Society of Professional Journalists Detroit chapter
Bridge was honored for 2019 reporting covering health, environment, education and racial justice as well as breaking and investigative news.
Meet Bridge Magazine’s 2020 summer journalism interns
From expanding our coverage of Native American issues, to data analysis to deepening reporting on the coronavirus pandemic, three young journalists will hone their journalism skills at Bridge this summer.
Wednesday Coronavirus Q&A: Antibody tests and marriage licenses
Can my employer force me to come back to work? Will I lose my unemployment benefits? Bridge answers these questions and many more in a feature to address the rapidly evolving health threat.
See how the coronavirus has affected regions of Michigan differently
Michigan releases daily reports on case counts from eight regions across the state. There are few cases in northern Michigan and declining ones in Metro Detroit. But the southwest and west parts of Michigan are still seeing elevated case counts.
Faith and hope as antidotes to coronavirus tragedy in Detroit (BridgeDetroit podcast)
Authentically Detroit is a BridgeDetroit partner podcast that tells the stories of Detroiters’ lives through exposition and interview.
Michigan families can get food, cash, internet during coronavirus crisis
Do you need help with food or cash through this coronavirus crisis? Want to know where to go to help? We have a list of Michigan resources.
Watch Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's coronavirus town hall
Watch a replay of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's coronavirus town hall. Michigan viewers were allowed to ask questions during this time of crisis.
Award-winning Oregon journalist is Bridge’s new environment reporter
Kelly House will lead Bridge Magazine coverage of Great Lakes and water issues, conservation efforts and policy challenges surrounding the state’s natural resources.
As coronavirus slams businesses, some small Michigan newspapers struggle
As the coronavirus crisis slams Michigan businesses, some local newspapers are struggling to stay open amid declining ad revenue. C&G Newspapers is suspending publication for 2 to 4 weeks, while the Metro Times in Detroit laid off staffers.
How to get tested for coronavirus in Michigan
The state of Michigan is working to increase its capacity to test cases, and health systems in some areas now are providing drive-thru services.
How to apply for unemployment benefits in Michigan amid coronavirus crisis
Michigan expanded eligibility for unemployment benefits for workers on March 16 as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
In photos: In one week, coronavirus upends life in Michigan
In one week, life has changed dramatically in Michigan, as the coronavirus has put life on hold, caused a rush on grocery stores and forced the closure of many public businesses.