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Title Date Author
Coronavirus Tracker | Positive tests show COVID’s continued spread October 22, 2021 Bridge Staff
They disagreed, but both caught hell. Welcome to Michigan’s mask mandate wars October 22, 2021 Ron French
Where to get COVID vaccine boosters in Michigan October 22, 2021 Robin Erb
370 Beaumont workers suspended for refusing COVID vaccines. 70 more quit. October 21, 2021 Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press
Michigan GOP pushes for $500 million private school voucher program October 21, 2021 Tracie Mauriello
‘What changed?’ Lawmakers press Whitmer admin on Benton Harbor’s water October 21, 2021 Kelly House, Jalen Williams
Facing backlash, Michigan redistricting commissioners may adjust maps October 21, 2021 Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
FDA okays all COVID vaccine boosters and mix-and-match strategy October 20, 2021 Robin Erb
Detroiters implore redistricting panel to ‘do the right thing’ and change maps October 20, 2021 Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Michigan GOP Secretary of State candidate to speak at QAnon conference October 20, 2021 Jonathan Oosting
In booming Grand Rapids, many Black residents left out of city’s comeback October 20, 2021 Ted Roelofs
Opinion | Michigan must stop sitting on billions in federal relief October 20, 2021 Hilary Doe, Bryce Liedtke
Black teacher workforce declined sharply as Michigan students left city districts — study October 20, 2021 Koby Levin, Chalkbeat
Custer and other Michigan historical markers may get a history update October 19, 2021 Kelly House
Michigan’s redistricting group’s maps harm Black voters, research finds October 19, 2021 Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Opinion | Ending gerrymandering in Michigan requires more changes to maps October 19, 2021 Chris Andrews
Michigan Legislature launches probe into Benton Harbor water crisis October 19, 2021 Kelly House
Michigan business leaders ask President Biden to reconsider vaccine mandate October 18, 2021 Paula Gardner
Few third-graders held back by Michigan’s read-or-flunk law, report finds October 18, 2021 Ron French, Tracie Mauriello
Michigan’s balmy October means more mosquitos, peril for coldwater fish October 18, 2021 Kelly House
COVID vaccine boosters: When, where and how to get them in Michigan October 18, 2021 Robin Erb
As Michigan lawmakers ponder septic repair funds, Ohio offers a model October 18, 2021 Kelly House
Michigan redistricting panel’s maps spark racial backlash, fairness questions October 15, 2021 Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Michigan schools would decide on opening before Labor Day under House bill October 15, 2021 Tracie Mauriello, Chalkbeat Detroit
Michigan Gov. Whitmer may have to return or donate millions in contributions October 15, 2021 Jonathan Oosting
Michigan GOP approves election reforms. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s veto is next. October 14, 2021 Jonathan Oosting
Bridge Michigan is accepting applications for summer 2022 internships October 14, 2021 Bridge Staff
Lawmaker: ‘We’re going to fix’ Michigan’s broken public records request law October 14, 2021 Jonathan Oosting
Opinion | We must ensure Michigan schools provide safe drinking water October 14, 2021 Rebecca Lazarus
Opinion | Why closing Palisades nuclear plant is like sinking the lifeboats October 14, 2021 Todd Allen
Michigan announces 18-month goal to remove Benton Harbor lead water lines October 14, 2021 Kelly House
After 18 months: Welcome back, Canada, if you’re vaccinated October 13, 2021 Ted Roelofs
Who’s at door? It may be Trump loyalists, hunting for Michigan ‘ghost voters’ October 13, 2021 Jonathan Oosting
Michigan ER patients left on stretchers, then recliners, in swamped wards October 13, 2021 Kate Wells, Michigan Radio
Michigan college COVID outbreaks plummet as students vaccinate and mask up October 12, 2021 Ron French, Mike Wilkinson
Trump activists seek Michigan vote forensic audit. Next stop: ‘revolution’ October 12, 2021 Jonathan Oosting
Michigan tribes to Biden: Enbridge Line 5 threatens our treaty rights October 12, 2021 Kelly House
Bridge Book Club to read “The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls” October 12, 2021 Amber DeLind, Kathryn Dugal
Michigan clerks: Read fine print of Secure MI Vote. It could ban volunteers. October 12, 2021 Jonathan Oosting
Republicans have edge, but Michigan House drafts include plenty of surprises October 11, 2021 Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, Mike Wilkinson
Michigan redistricting drafts could make state Senate a toss-up October 11, 2021 Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, Mike Wilkinson
Michigan congressional redistricting drafts are done. Few incumbents are safe October 11, 2021 Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, Mike Wilkinson
Opinion | I was threatened, bullied after ordering masks in Michigan schools October 11, 2021 Lisa Peacock
Join Bridge Lunch Break chat on COVID mandates in Michigan K-12 schools October 11, 2021 Amber DeLind, Kathryn Dugal
Studies show meth addicts respond to $2 reward. What’s stopping Michigan? October 11, 2021 Ted Roelofs
Lethal, highly addictive methamphetamine again stalking rural Michigan October 11, 2021 Ted Roelofs
New redistricting map would give Democrats an edge in Michigan Senate October 8, 2021 Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
In Benton Harbor, residents’ complaints of lead-tainted water carry echoes October 8, 2021 Kelly House
Trump, allies pushed Michigan election claims privately debunked by DOJ October 8, 2021 Jonathan Oosting
Michigan redistricting panel’s maps prompt complaints from all sides October 7, 2021 Sergio Martínez-Beltrán