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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Opinion | Michigan should join states funding legal representation for immigrantsElouise Z. Sirleaf
‘Dark money’ helped Democrats dominate Michigan Supreme Court racesSimon D. Schuster
What Donald Trump’s ‘mass deportations’ may mean for Michigan immigrantsBryce Huffman, Nushrat Rahman, Bridge Detroit
Online betting increases Michigan revenue — and gambling addictionRon French
A warning for Michigan drivers: It’s peak season for deer-car collisionsJanelle D. James
What a Donald Trump presidency means for Michigan’s environmentKelly House
Don't feel like raking? No worries. Michigan wants you to leave the leavesJanelle D. James
Michigan worked to speed up election results. Here’s why it still took a whileHayley Harding, Votebeat
Michigan festivals adapt as warming winters upend traditionsDonté Smith, Capital News Service
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, Nov. 8, 2024: Post-election triviaBridge Staff
Michigan incoming House Speaker Matt Hall: GOP will ‘get stuff done’Jordyn Hermani
Democrats have a few weeks to finish economic policies. Businesses are waryPaula Gardner
Blue wall crumbled, Michigan is a swing state again. Maps show how it evolvedMike Wilkinson
Amid Upper Peninsula mining rush, tribe is still living with past pollutionKelly House
How despair over Gaza war helped Donald Trump win Dearborn. It’s complicatedRobin Erb, Simon D. Schuster
In Michigan House, time for Democrats is running out. What to expectJordyn Hermani, Lauren Gibbons
Watch Bridge Lunch Break/Elections FAQ on Michigan, national election resultsAmber DeLind
Elissa Slotkin wins razor-thin race for Michigan US Senate seatLauren Gibbons
Donald Trump’s path to victory in Michigan: Expand support nearly everywhereMike Wilkinson
Michigan presidential election is over. Canvassing, certification are nextJordyn Hermani
2024 Michigan elections: A record 5.6 million Michigan votes cast in Tuesday electionBridge Staff
Donald Trump wins Michigan, White House as 'blue wall' collapsesSimon D. Schuster
Michigan House flips to Republicans: Here’s how they did itLauren Gibbons
Republicans win most open seats on Michigan education, university boardsIsabel Lohman
Barrett, McDonald Rivet, Scholten, James win key Michigan US House racesJordyn Hermani
Democrats grow Michigan Supreme Court edge as Kyra Bolden, Kimberly Thomas winKelly House
Divided Michigan voters flock to the polls. Here are their voicesBridge Staff
A UP community may lose EMS service in state prison payment disputeRon French
Michigan live election results 2024: US president, Kamala Harris, Donald TrumpThe Associated Press
Michigan live election results 2024: US Senate, Mike Rogers, Elissa SlotkinThe Associated Press
Michigan live election results 2024: US House, all 13 racesThe Associated Press
Michigan live election results 2024: State House, Supreme Court, education boardsThe Associated Press
Polls open for Michigan election. Where to vote, registerJanelle D. James
Donald Trump caps campaign in Michigan, predicting ‘greatest victory’ everSimon D. Schuster
What to expect in Michigan on Election DayThe Associated Press
Michigan elections FAQ: Key regions, voting blocs and races to watchBridge Staff
New Michigan election rules aim to protect poll workers, streamline certificationLauren Gibbons
Opinion | Arab American voters might fare better with ranked choice votingSoujoud Hamade, Jalal Abdallah
Opinion | New 'Reading for All' law will decode reading for Michigan kidsJeff Irwin, Amber Arellano
You voted, now what? What happens to ballots in MichiganLauren Gibbons
Kamala Harris targets youth vote in final Michigan campaign stop: 'I see your power’Simon D. Schuster
Detroit voters have power to shape presidential election. The 'threat is indifference'Malachi Barrett
Donald Trump claims he has ‘overwhelming support’ from Muslims in MichiganSimon D. Schuster
Debunking Michigan election misinformation: Late results, voting machines, moreHayley Harding, Votebeat
Gretchen Whitmer goes big for Michigan Democrats as GOP seeks check on powerLauren Gibbons
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, Nov. 1, 2024: Campaign blitz triviaBridge Staff
Michigan House majority is on the line. These districts will decide itLauren Gibbons
Where Donald Trump, Kamala Harris stand on issues that matter to MichiganBridge Staff
Trans rights fight returns as wedge in Michigan electionsIsabel Lohman, Jordyn Hermani
Michigan prepares to ‘fall back’ to standard time on SundayJanelle D. James