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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
DOGE lays out $394M in Michigan health cuts. But what does it mean?Kelly House, Robin Erb, Lauren Gibbons
Jocelyn Benson spent $9M on new transparency portal. Critics say it’s a messSimon D. Schuster
Opinion | Reckless cuts to Medicaid would threaten Michigan’s health, economyJames K. Haveman
US, Canada long managed Great Lakes together; that era could be ending Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, WBEZ, Izzy Ross, IPR
Michigan community colleges want to lure male students. Bass fishing anyone?Camila Bello Castro, Capital News Service
Millions of walleye will soon head up the Detroit RiverLaura Herberg
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: March 28, 2025: Lose yourself in knowledgeJoel Kurth
U-M halts DEI plans as Trump administration takes aim at diversity effortsIsabel Lohman, Lauren Gibbons
A push to stop drivers from crashing into horse-drawn buggies in SW MichiganJustin A. Hinkley
Trump announces new auto tariffs; what it means for MichiganLauren Gibbons, Paula Gardner
‘Holland’ debuts on Prime Video. What are the best movies set in Michigan?Joel Kurth
Trump's 'green bank' freeze puts Michigan climate, housing efforts in limboKelly House
Third time’s the charm for Oxford-inspired school safety bills?Jordyn Hermani
Opinion | An empty chair, a missing voice: Legislative limbo in LansingGreg Manz
Get outside, Michigan: Run for the freighters and catch a suckerLaura Herberg
Seven tribes in Michigan withdraw from federal talks over Line 5 tunnel permitIzzy Ross, IPR
Bridge Culture Club to discuss book ‘Enough to Lose’ with author RS DeerenJackquelyn Garrett
Trump orders an overhaul of how elections are run, inviting a likely legal challengeJessica Huseman/Votebeat, Carrie Levine/Votebeat, Jen Fifield/Votebeat, Carter Walker/Votebeat, Alexander Shur/Votebeat, Hayley Harding, Votebeat, Natalia Contreras/Votebeat
GM, LG Energy Solution to divvy up state subsidy, still pledge 3,200 new jobsPaula Gardner
Michigan farmers facing ‘uncertain future’ amid funding freezes, tariff tensionsLauren Gibbons
As Michigan’s road costs rise, experts say current funding method ‘isn’t working’Jordyn Hermani
Opinion | Failing grade: Michigan lawmakers are shortchanging online studentsAmy Dunlap
Old buildings, new ideas: Michiganders fight housing shortage with innovationJordyn Hermani
Travel from Canada to Michigan dips 10% amid boycotts, border security fearsKelly House
Opinion | Attacks threaten Canada-US teamwork on Great LakesLiz Kirkwood
Study: Algae blooms on cold Lake Superior reveal impact of climate changeGeorgia Hill, Great Lakes Echo
Amid China fears, GOP seeks to bar some nonresidents from buying Michigan landSimon D. Schuster
As Michigan ski resorts eye later closing dates, who will stay open longest?Laura Herberg
Six ways Michigan’s Dana Nessel is challenging Donald Trump’s agendaLauren Gibbons
Is Michigan’s Trump-fighting attorney general politicizing the office or saving Michiganders?Lauren Gibbons
Groups fight to preserve future of Michigan’s indigenous wild riceJena Brooker
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: March 21, 2025: Trivia madnessJoel Kurth
Trump orders end to Department of Education. What it means for MichiganIsabel Lohman, Kelly House
Michigan school buildings will need $23 billion in repairs and upgradesLori Higgins, Chalkbeat Detroit
Michigan districts brace for cuts, as number of needy students fallsIsabel Lohman, Mike Wilkinson
Michigan Dreaming: Help Bridge compile the ultimate summer bucket listLaura Herberg
Michigan rural libraries brace for hit from Trump order targeting spendingKelly House
Michigan House passes GOP roads package without Democratic counter-proposal in sightSimon D. Schuster
Michigan sheriffs: We're too overwhelmed to help ICE round up immigrants Victor Wooddell, Capital News Service
Bridge Lunch Break to discuss the challenges of getting older in Michigan Kathy Kieliszewski
Bridge Michigan publisher, the Center for Michigan, issues annual reportJanelle D. James
Get outside, Michigan: Celebrate a forest, winter’s remnants, lumberjacksLaura Herberg
Michigan House votes to cut income taxes as Senate eyes targeted reliefSimon D. Schuster
How many high school grads in your district went to college? Use this databaseMike Wilkinson
Michigan spent millions lowering college costs. Enrollment has barely budgedIsabel Lohman, Mike Wilkinson
Michigan’s REAL ID deadline: What you need to know before May 7Janelle D. James
Michigan Republicans turn to tele-town halls as Trump critics demand answersSimon D. Schuster
Michigan's newest PFAS threat: Contamination from household septic systemsKelly House
Michigan to add 679 area code to metro Detroit, require 10-digit dialingJanelle D. James
Oakland County confirms first Michigan measles case this yearRobin Erb