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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Dana Nessel sues 3M, DuPont over ‘unconscionable’ PFAS pollution in MichiganJonathan Oosting
Opinion | Local news in Detroit: race, distrust and disconnectionMartina Guzmán
The answer to swelling jails? Stop jailing so many folks, Michigan report saysRiley Beggin
Michigan the latest to roll out Medicaid work rules. Can it avoid pitfalls? Robin Erb
Five things to know about Michigan’s Medicaid work rulesRobin Erb
Crashes, injuries spike after Michigan boosts freeway speed limits to 75 mphJonathan Oosting
Opinion | Michigan earned an 'F' in government integrity. Help us do betterNancy Wang
Opinion | It’s time for Michigan to join Maine with ranked-choice votingJon Hoadley
Five things to know as Michigan lawmakers kick-start state budget processJonathan Oosting
Larry Inman recall effort is dead again, after Michigan nixes signaturesRiley Beggin
Gov. Whitmer, GOP clash on Michigan ban on public funds for private schoolsJonathan Oosting
Opinion | PFAS has poisoned my town. Government needs to step up and helpKatherine L. Thompson
A year later, $10M grant to help former Michigan GOP chair stuck in limboMike Wilkinson
Michigan Supreme Court urged to release Bill Schuette emails on private accountsRiley Beggin
Michigan to allow cellphones in all courts, striking down local bansRiley Beggin
Michigan inches toward universal pre-K as leaders support 2-year kindergartenRon French
Michigan Republican pushes to deregulate health care. Some hospitals call foul.Ted Roelofs
Michigan LGBT rights initiative launched for November ballotJonathan Oosting
Green ooze on Michigan freeway prompts calls for tougher polluter pay lawsJonathan Oosting
Three Michigan Superfund sites among backlog of unfunded polluted sitesRiley Beggin
How to weigh in on Michigan’s proposed limits on PFAS in drinking waterAlexandra Schmidt
Opinion | Divided Congress finds much common ground, traction on conservationAndy Buchsbaum
New year, old problems: Six issues Michigan leaders vow to tackle in 2020Riley Beggin
Michigan’s brain drain is back, as best and brightest leave stateMike Wilkinson
Opinion | Thank Michigan educators for their selflessness, spirit of givingPaula Herbart
Michigan settles juvenile inmate sex assault claims as trial nearsTed Roelofs
A Detroit foster child considered suicide. Then Western Michigan called. Ted Roelofs
How Michigan shortchanges foster children facing life as adults Ted Roelofs
With spike in STDs, should Michigan force all schools to teach sex ed? Robin Erb
STDs surge in Michigan and the reasons might surprise youRobin Erb
A look back at our most impactful Michigan health coverage in 2019Bridge Staff
A look back at our most impactful Detroit stories of 2019Bridge Staff
A look back at our most impactful Michigan government coverage of 2019Bridge Staff
A look back at our most impactful Michigan education coverage in 2019Bridge Staff
Opinion | Please hold applause until state budget supports most vulnerableMatt Gillard
A look back at our most impactful Michigan environmental coverage of 2019Bridge Staff
Opinion | Dear Gov. Whitmer: It's time to take lead on Lake Erie cleanupHoward A. Learner
Opinion | In Michigan, 'tis another season for massive potholesMike Nystrom
Michigan Gov. Whitmer on tough first year: ‘I did what I said I was going to’Jonathan Oosting, Riley Beggin
On day he’s impeached, President Trump implies John Dingell may be in hellJonathan Oosting
Michigan leaders join forces to reform schools. Can it work this time?Ron French
Michigan Supreme Court won’t rule on GOP minimum wage, sick leave changesRiley Beggin
Opinion | How Michigan State lost its way and why the future holds promiseFrank A. Fear
Michigan Republicans poised to bypass Whitmer, ban abortion procedure Jonathan Oosting
Mike Shirkey: I’m open to changing Michigan’s third-grade reading lawJonathan Oosting, Riley Beggin, Ron French
Dana Nessel sues opioid firms under Michigan law intended for drug dealersRobin Erb
Welcome to Michigan, President Trump. About that economy you promised … Riley Beggin, Jonathan Oosting, Mike Wilkinson
As surging Great Lakes threaten Michigan, homeowners beg Canada for helpJoel Kurth
Michigan Democrats take aim at Nestlé. Farmers urge caution. Alexandra Schmidt
Opinion | New solar energy law provides another boost to expanding renewablesPhil Rausch