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Michigan news: Bridge archive

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Students drinking less at MSU and U-M, but still more than national average Ron French
If you drink at college, follow these tips to avoid serious dangerRon French
Michigan offers little help for child care. That may change in 2020Ron French
3 coronavirus tests ruled 'negative' in Michigan; new case investigatedRobin Erb
Michigan voters: Roads stink, but don’t ask us to pay for fixesJonathan Oosting
How Democratic presidential candidates want to change health care, MedicareJonathan Oosting
Fact Squad | Sanders promises Medicare for All will cut Michigan auto ratesJonathan Oosting
Bridge is doubling down on politics and changing how we fact-check claims Joel Kurth
What Democrats’ Medicare for All plans would mean for MichiganJonathan Oosting
Three possible Michigan cases of deadly coronavirus being testedRiley Beggin
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to give response to Trump’s State of the UnionRiley Beggin
A Michigan family goes to Canada for insulin. Will a drug import law help? Robin Erb
Liberal group launches ballot effort to change Michigan lobbying lawsRiley Beggin
Michigan wants drivers to learn to love roundabouts. It’s been a slow go.Joel Kurth
How to safely navigate roundabouts in MichiganJoel Kurth
Opinion | Michigan’s school finance system limits vulnerable students' prospectsAmber Arellano
University of Michigan provost accused of sexual misconductRon French
Michigan still owes GM over $2 billion in tax credits from Great RecessionJonathan Oosting
Michigan cherry industry still trying to absorb tariff loss to TurkeyBob Campbell
Senator accuses Lucido of harassment as #MeToo reckoning hits Michigan CapitolJonathan Oosting
How much brook trout is enough? Michigan keeps changing catch limits.Ted Roelofs
Michigan environmental roundup: Lawmakers tackle moose hunts, water shutoffsMonica Williams
Along Michigan-Ohio border, small-town Morenci is transformed by marijuanaRiley Beggin
Opinion | How Michigan’s early middle colleges transform students’ livesBeverley Geltner
Enbridge wins another round over Dana Nessel in Michigan Line 5 tunnel fightJonathan Oosting
Thank you, Bridge members, for an incredible end to 2019Amber DeLind
Dana Nessel appeals unemployment fraud case to Michigan Supreme CourtTed Roelofs
Michigan residents say they oppose uncertified teachers leading classroomsAlexandra Schmidt
Michigan senator faces sexual harassment probe over comments to reporterJonathan Oosting
Opinion | After green ooze, it’s time to get serious about 'polluter pay'Jeff Irwin
Michigan’s ‘green ooze’ may be ‘tip of iceberg’ of state’s toxic sitesJonathan Oosting
Michigan county threatens to bulldoze Amish homes in poop disputeTed Roelofs
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