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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Michigan needs doctors more than ever. More medical schools haven’t helpedRon French, Robin Erb
Primary-care doctor shortages cut deep in Michigan's underserved areasRobin Erb, Ron French
Michigan indoor water park to feature state's first adults-only, swim-up barJanelle D. James
Slotkin, Rogers spar in Michigan U.S. Senate debate. Here are the factsLauren Gibbons
Opinion | Demand-reduction strategies can help tackle Michigan's opioid epidemicDr. Kanzoni Asabigi
Alpena backs away from firing library board after sex-themed books are movedRon French
Michigan elections FAQ: Do early, absentee ballots count if a voter dies?Jordyn Hermani
Michigan Democrats may dissolve panel critical of Whitmer opioid effortsRon French
A decade after Flint, feds require nationwide lead pipe removalKelly House
Michigan reports worst outbreak of viral disease in wild deer in 12 yearsJanelle D. James
Michigan urges caution as dry conditions raise risk of wildfiresIzzy Ross, IPR
Michigan elections FAQ: Senate race heats up with big debate, big spendingBridge Staff
As Gaza war rages on, some fear Democrats can ‘kiss Michigan goodbye’Jordyn Hermani
In Michigan U.S. Senate race, could farm backing break Democratic control?Lauren Gibbons
Five things to know about Michigan school bond proposals this electionIsabel Lohman, Mike Wilkinson, Lily Guiney, Gongwer News Service
In Michigan, voters sour on school bonds. Once an easy sell, half now failIsabel Lohman, Mike Wilkinson, Lily Guiney, Gongwer News Service
Kamala Harris calls Donald Trump a 'disaster' for Michigan autos. Here are the factsSimon D. Schuster
Postal Service reverses decision to close a post office in Salem TownshipJanelle D. James
Bridge Lunch Break will discuss deer hunting trends in MichiganAmber DeLind, Jackquelyn Garrett
Several Michigan campsites will be closed for renovations in '25. See listJanelle D. James
Four charged with double voting in Michigan. Three officials charged tooLauren Gibbons
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, Oct. 4, 2024: How about those Tigers?Bridge Staff
Battle brews in Michigan over waste from 'biodigesters' that slow-cook manureKeith Schneider, Circle of Blue
Donald Trump claims he ‘won’ Michigan in 2020 — and will againSimon D. Schuster
Opinion | Understanding school safety in Michigan: How can we keep schools safe?Sarah M. Stilwell, Cindi Thronson
Trump fatigue looms large in west Michigan, once a conservative strongholdSimon D. Schuster
Haunted by 2016, some Michigan Democrats worry Harris remains ill-definedAssociated Press
‘Make them riot’ in Detroit. Trump 2020 election case marked by new allegationsSimon D. Schuster
Fact-checking the Michigan economy: Prices up. So are wages. What’s true?Mike Wilkinson
Michigan elections FAQ: Where Trump, Harris stand on economy and taxesDaniel Schoenherr
$1M grant gives Michigan foster kids rides to school as they switch homesRobin Erb
Michigan elections FAQ: Debate dodges, top races to watchBridge Staff
Fact focus: False, misleading claims made in JD Vance and Tim Walz debateThe Associated Press
Henry Ford Health expands footprint, adds eight Ascension hospital campusesJanelle D. James
Controversial youth detention tool goes live in Michigan. Is a fix coming?Lauren Gibbons
Fall allergies are becoming more severe for some in MichiganJanelle D. James
Trump points to migrants with criminal pasts. Here’s what data showsRebecca Santana, Associated Press
Michigan still pumps oil. Taxpayers often stuck with tab to cap orphan wells Donté Smith, Capital News Service
Archery deer-hunting season in Michigan. What to know: Dates, licensesJanelle D. James
Feds finalize $1.5B for Palisades; Michigan nuclear plant restart seems likelyKelly House
In Michigan, Trump woos autoworkers, blasts Harris on border. Here are factsSimon D. Schuster
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, Sept. 27, 2024: Changing leaves, better triviaBridge Staff
Opinion | Michigan cannot miss this moment to lead on criminal justice reformDavid A. Moran, Marla Mitchell-Cichon, Eric Anderson
Michigan elections FAQ: Where Trump, Harris stand on climate, Great LakesDaniel Schoenherr
Deep in Michigan’s car country, switch to EVs fuels anxieties before electionJordyn Hermani
Central Michigan University taps Augusta University administrator as presidentIsabel Lohman
What’s in a name? Tom Izzo runs for Michigan House. No, not himLauren Gibbons
Free COVID tests return in time for Michigan’s respiratory disease seasonRobin Erb
Michigan lawmakers divided but OK tax breaks to lure data centersKelly House, Simon D. Schuster
Trump campaign mixes up Detroit pastors as it works to woo Black votersMalachi Barrett