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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Whitmer plan to boost funds for neediest K-12 students hits wall in LansingMagdalena Mihaylova
Michigan House GOP plans to replace sales tax on gasoline to fund roadsLindsay VanHulle
Opinion | Please, Gov. Whitmer, fix Benton Harbor High. Don’t close it.Tiffany Tilley
Opinion | Special assessments are a tax by another nameEric Lupher
Anguish in Benton Harbor as years of mistakes lead to a school’s likely demise Ron French, Ted Roelofs
Ex-Senate Leader sent email citing influence with Michigan pot board Craig Mauger
Michigan Republican lawmakers challenge Nessel opinion on ballot drive lawRiley Beggin
Report: Tug dragged 6-ton anchor for days after denting Line 5 pipelineJim Malewitz
Surging Great Lakes water levels shrink beaches, flood docks in MichiganJim Malewitz
Opinion | Climate change drives shifts between high, low Great Lakes water levels Drew Gronewold, Richard B. Rood
The debate is on: Will wolves move to Michigan’s Lower Peninsula?Eric Freedman
Wolves face genetic challenge in Michigan’s Isle Royale, study saysKaley Fech
See if your child is eligible for free Michigan dental care from MedicaidRobin Erb
Michigan offers free dental care to poor kids; more than 400,000 don’t use it Robin Erb
Michigan lawmaker: Require dental screenings for school childrenRobin Erb
Opinion | Michigan needs vote-by-mail electionsWalt Sorg
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer opens up more Michigan farmland to solar powerJim Malewitz
Down for so long, can Detroit remember how to include neighbors in growth?Joel Kurth
Sheila Cockrel on Corktown’s transformation: ‘This is capitalism, baby’Joel Kurth
Opinion | Advice for the new Michigan superintendent, from a former oneTom Watkins
Opinion | Jesus would protect immigrants. Michigan should, too.Nathan Dannison, Bruce Roller, Dona Abbott
See how much a 45-cent Michigan gas tax might cost youMike Wilkinson
Unvaccinated student rates rise for third straight year in Michigan schoolsMagdalena Mihaylova
These foundations have poured millions into Detroit childcare. They’re ready to ‘accelerate’.Koby Levin, Chalkbeat
Whitmer urges business to back gas tax, Michigan Republicans still balking Riley Beggin
Conflict looms for Whitmer, Nessel as Enbridge accelerates Line 5 tunnel planLindsay VanHulle
Detroit serious about boosting census participation, Mayor Mike Duggan saysJoel Kurth
Calling Michigan teachers! How would you improve 3rd-grade reading skills? Alexandra Schmidt
Opinion | Gov. Whitmer’s school budget helps students succeedChris Wigent
Michigan lobbyist for polluter wrote law easing toxic cleanups, emails showJim Malewitz, Craig Mauger
Michigan leads nation in PFAS. It will lead cleanups, too, U.S. reps sayJoel Kurth
Candidate Whitmer: A right to literacy. As Michigan Guv: No need to address.Chastity Pratt
High blood pressure is rampant in Michigan. Better data may lead to a cure.Robin Erb
Dan Gilbert health crisis spotlights strokes, one of Michigan’s top killersRobin Erb
Award-winning medical reporter joins Bridge to lead Michigan Health WatchBridge Staff
Michigan Rep. Larry Inman: I’m not guilty of bribery, extortion and lying Ted Roelofs
GOP donor’s plans to dredge Grand River meet rough waters in West MichiganJim Malewitz
Booster downplays dredging conflicts: ‘People are allowed to make money’Jim Malewitz
New Michigan Environmental Council chief has deep roots in civil rightsJim Malewitz
Report: Michiganders divided on road funding options, just like LansingLindsay VanHulle
What the no-fault auto reform deal means for Michigan driversRiley Beggin
Michigan no-fault deal stops rate setting based on gender or education levelMike Wilkinson
U.S. Supreme Court halts order requiring Michigan to redraw political linesJim Malewitz, Lindsay VanHulle
Bipartisan Michigan auto insurance deal reached between Whitmer, RepublicansRiley Beggin, Lindsay VanHulle
Opinion | Current, former Republican Speakers seek Michigan jail reformLee Chatfield, Craig DeRoche, Jase Bolger
Opinion | Michigan shouldn’t scrap arts requirement for high school Ryan Shaw
Opinion | Children in Michigan are also victimized by opioid abuseMichele Corey
Bridge is hiring a copy editor/production manager for our growing audienceBridge Staff
Michigan emergency rooms are jammed. Identifying mental illness can help.Ted Roelofs
Panic attacks and anxiety landed her in Ann Arbor ERs. Today, she serves others. Ted Roelofs