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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: ‘We’re going to get through’ coronavirusJonathan Oosting
These Michigan colleges shut down because of coronavirus concernsRon French
States are taking drastic measures to contain coronavirus. Is Michigan next?Mike Wilkinson, Ted Roelofs
Fever, but must work. Will coronavirus change paid sick leave in Michigan?Ted Roelofs
Joe Biden’s path to victory in Michigan: Win every county in primary (MAP)Mike Wilkinson, Jonathan Oosting
Michigan clerks swamped as state rolls out voter reformsRiley Beggin
Michigan reports first two coronavirus cases, in Wayne and Oakland countiesJonathan Oosting, Ted Roelofs
Joe Biden wins Michigan Democratic presidential primaryJonathan Oosting
Michigan lawmakers move to approve $37M pet projects on Election DayMike Wilkinson, Jonathan Oosting, Riley Beggin
Michigan primary results may not be in until Wednesday, Jocelyn Benson saysRiley Beggin
Michigan Primary Tracker: Joe Biden gets testy in DetroitJonathan Oosting, Riley Beggin
Michigan primary 2020: Biden calls for unity. Sanders spoils for upsetJonathan Oosting, Riley Beggin
Detroit to offer $25 water restorations as coronavirus fears mountJoel Kurth
Opinion | Prioritize Michigan forest sustainability through NEPA reformScott Robbins
Opinion | It’s time for Michigan to get serious about tobacco controlJodi Radke, Jared Burkhart, Andrew Schepers
How Michigan hospitals and businesses try to keep workers happy, healthyCatherine Shaffer
Biden, Sanders make final case to Michigan: Revolution or return to normal?Riley Beggin, Jonathan Oosting, Mike Wilkinson
Bernie Sanders storms Michigan with Joe Biden trade attackJonathan Oosting
Opinion | Outlaw restrictive racist language still found in property deedsSarah Anthony, Charles Hobbs
How Bernie Sanders won Michigan in 2016, and what to watch for on Tuesday Jonathan Oosting, Mike Wilkinson
Michigan primary 2020: Expect heavy turnout, long wait for winnerRiley Beggin
What would happen to Michigan if Bernie Sanders or Joe Biden were presidentJonathan Oosting
Five Michigan DNR workers contracted tuberculosis, likely from testing deer John Barnes
Cow dung won’t stop coronavirus and you can open Amazon boxes from ChinaRobin Erb
Investigators: Michigan Sen. Lucido was 'inappropriate' toward womenJonathan Oosting
Kurt Metzger | Finally, the U.S. Census is counting LGBTQ familiesKurt Metzger
As Michigan battle rages on Line 5, Enbridge quietly buys land for tunnel Ted Roelofs
Michigan says Flint residents took too long to sue, despite water assurancesJonathan Oosting
Judge blocks Michigan’s Medicaid work rules in victory for Gretchen WhitmerRobin Erb
Michigan’s income gap is widening. Time for Democrats to soak the rich?Jonathan Oosting
Elizabeth Warren tells Detroit her tax plans make billionaires cryRiley Beggin
Another year, another plan stalls to fix transit in southeast MichiganJonathan Oosting
How Democratic presidential candidates would raise taxes to pay for plansJonathan Oosting
The Center for Michigan is hiring reporters for new Detroit projectBridge Staff
Michigan districts make millions teaching home-schoolers karate and craftsMike Wilkinson
Growth of nontraditional school programs costs Michigan $260M, study findsMike Wilkinson
Coronavirus fears renew calls for Gov. Whitmer to end Detroit water shutoffsJoel Kurth
How Democratic presidential candidates would reform immigrationAlexandra Schmidt
Dems’ immigration plans would help Michigan economy, hurt low-skilled workersRiley Beggin
Citizenship question is gone. Michigan immigrants still distrust the CensusAlexandra Schmidt
Help Bridge gear up for 2020 elections with a donation to our nonprofit newsroomJohn Bebow
Opinion | Banning fracking in Michigan might make the 2020 ballotLuAnne Kozma
Opinion | Michigan: Driving alone is killing the environment, and your walletJoshua Gould
Michigan group rushes to get graduated income tax on 2020 ballotJonathan Oosting
State 'may not have' needed supplies if coronavirus spreads in Michigan Robin Erb
Michigan schools scramble to plan for a potential coronavirus outbreakRon French, Robin Erb
Michigan adopts new PFAS standards over industry, farmer objectionsRiley Beggin
Thousands want to draw Michigan’s political districts. Most are white men.Jonathan Oosting
Michigan agrees to pay $80 million in juvenile prison suit, enact reforms Ted Roelofs
Detroit says no proof water shutoffs harm health. Get real, experts say.Joel Kurth