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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Michigan lawmakers strike deal on wages and tips — but not sick leave, yetJordyn Hermani
Why not put Michigan solar farms on parking lots instead of farmland?Kelly House
Michigan public K-12 school enrollment falls againMike Wilkinson, Isabel Lohman
Ice fishing as an Olympic sport? On a frozen Michigan lake, they dare to dreamLaura Herberg
Bridge Lunch Break to discuss how Trump’s policies are impacting Michigan Kathy Kieliszewski
Michigan ‘red flag’ gun law, year 1: 287 confiscation orders, 84 denialsJordyn Hermani
Bridge Michigan adds regional editor, outdoors reporter, plans expansionJoel Kurth
Careful out there. Snow, cold equal more visits to Michigan emergency roomsJanelle D. James
Whitmer: Delay Michigan wage, paid leave laws if no deal on changesJordyn Hermani
Free fishing weekend in Michigan, ice climbing and more. Get outdoors!Laura Herberg
State enlists public to search for wolves in northern lower MichiganKelly House
Avian flu has killed over 300 geese, other wild birds in Michigan, state saysKelly House
Michigan House, Senate at odds as minimum wage and sick leave laws loomSimon D. Schuster
In Detroit, worried immigrants ask: ‘Who will take my kids if I’m deported?’Ron French
Snow is making a big comeback in Michigan this year, with more to comeJanelle D. James
From Sleeping Bear to North Country Trail, advocates fear worst from Trump cutsLauren Gibbons, Ron French
Opinion | Why restaurant owner supports scheduled wage increases, paid sick timePhillis Engelbert
Whitmer's $3B plan to fix Michigan roads calls for more corporate, marijuana taxesSimon D. Schuster
Michigan universities would lose millions if Trump caps research costsRon French
Opinion | Public health is an investment worth makingNorm Hess
Opinion | By when? Time is short for Michigan’s ‘Top Ten in Ten’ education planDebra Henning
Flu cases surging in Michigan. What to know and how to stay safeJanelle D. James
Trump tries to block EV charger money — again. Michigan impact ‘clear as mud’Kelly House
Whitmer: Michigan schools should tell parents about poor curriculum, testingLori Higgins, Chalkbeat Detroit
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Feb. 7, 2025: Fishing for triviaJoel Kurth
Michigan cord-cutting accelerates, as cable TV subscriptions fall 15%Mike Wilkinson
Thinking about a cold plunge in Michigan? We have some tipsLaura Herberg
Michigan House GOP threatens to block budgets over ‘sanctuary’ city fundingSimon D. Schuster
Great Lakes continuing to lose ice coverage, experts warnJanelle D. James
Michigan winter: No better time to jump in lakes? Why cold plunges are so hotLaura Herberg
Michigan transgender youths to continue high school sports, despite Trump orderIsabel Lohman, Ron French
Experts: Trade tariffs remain threat to US auto industryPaula Gardner
Bridge Culture Club discusses basketball documentary ‘Rouge’ with filmmakersJackquelyn Garrett
MSU apologizes for canceling Chinese student event after Trump orderRon French
Whitmer’s $84B plan for Michigan schools, housing and more: What to knowJordyn Hermani
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposes new tax on vapes, nicotine pouchesSimon D. Schuster
Gretchen Whitmer pitches earmark transparency. See who added $600M in ‘pork’Simon D. Schuster
We asked, you answered: Bridge’s iconic Michigan playlist is bigger and betterLauren Gibbons
2020 election skeptic to head Michigan House election integrity committeeHayley Harding, Votebeat
Michigan earmarks for fiscal year 2025. See which lawmakers sponsored, and why
Opinion | Building Michigan’s future by engaging Gen Z in AI policy, developmentJulian R. Sanders
Detroit help desk for immigrants facing deportation reopens — for nowRon French
Michigan Senate Dems sue House Republicans over pension, health care billsSimon D. Schuster
Report card: Gretchen Whitmer’s 48 promises during State of State speechesSimon D. Schuster, Lauren Gibbons
Fact check: Gretchen Whitmer has made big promises. Here’s how she’s doneLauren Gibbons, Simon D. Schuster
Opinion | Aspiration to opportunity: Increasing access for every Michigan studentBen Locke
Opinion | Paid sick leave may leave Michigan illMichael LaFaive, Rebekah Paxton
Michigan asks employers to grow housing with $10M fund: 'Build, baby, build'Jordyn Hermani
For Michiganders, goose poop a growing problemClara Lincolnhol, Great Lakes Echo
Ranked choice voting: Michigan group plans 2026 ballot proposal. What to knowSimon D. Schuster