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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Michigan officials faced violent threats well before U.S. Capitol siegeMadeline Halpert
Incoming Michigan GOP leader: My co-chair didn’t ‘incite’ pro-Trump riotsJonathan Oosting
After chaos, democracy affirmed, as challenges to Michigan, other states failJonathan Oosting, Madeline Halpert
After weeks of positive COVID news, Michigan faces more perilRobin Erb, Mike Wilkinson
Michigan Republicans who pushed false fraud claims: Don’t blame us for riotsMadeline Halpert, Kelly House
Amid Capitol riot, Michigan officials wonder: This is America?Jonathan Oosting
Michigan opens COVID vaccine to those 65 and older, other frontline workersRobin Erb, Mike Wilkinson
Experts explain the most common Michigan voter issues on Election DayBisma Parvez
Opinion | After 2020, Michigan needs a 'defend democracy' initiativeChris Andrews, Chuck Wilbur
Michigan gravel industry to again try to limit local control on mining Kelly House
It’s Trump’s last stand at Electoral College count. All eyes are on Michigan Madeline Halpert
Blank screens, distracted students: Michigan teachers on COVID classrooms Ron French
Michigan’s $3.5B road plan on track despite pandemic, state official saysJonathan Oosting
Thousands of Michigan health workers are turning down COVID vaccinesRobin Erb, Mike Wilkinson
Three GOP Michigan reps back plan to keep President Trump in powerJonathan Oosting, Madeline Halpert
Join our team: Bridge Michigan seeks a website and digital production specialistBridge Staff
Michigan election costs rise with absentee ballots. Will GOP foot the bill?Madeline Halpert
Coronavirus, Michigan water, the economy and other stories to watch in 2021Bridge Staff
Best of Bridge Michigan: The top business stories of 2020Bridge Staff
Best of Bridge Michigan: The top education stories of 2020Bridge Staff
2020 in photos: In Michigan and the nation, it was an unforgettable yearMonica Williams
Best of Bridge Michigan: Top social justice stories from 2020Bridge Staff
Best of Bridge Michigan: Top environment stories from 2020Bridge Staff
Best of Bridge Michigan: Our top coronavirus stories of 2020Bridge Staff
Best of Bridge Michigan: Top political stories of 2020Bridge Staff
Opinion | Detroiters help each other — but the need for food is desperateWinona Bynum
Opinion | Could tolls be the answer to fix Michigan's roads, bridges?Baruch Feigenbaum
At nearly 12K deaths, COVID to be No. 3 cause of death in Michigan in 2020Mike Wilkinson
Did Michigan health orders slow COVID? Probably. But how much is debatable.Mike Wilkinson
Opinion | As 2020 comes to an end, give yourself graceDuane Breijak
What COVID relief deals in Lansing, Washington mean for Michigan families Paula Gardner, Jonathan Oosting
Michigan locks up children for truancy, defiance, other noncriminal acts Jodi S. Cohen and Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica
‘Nobody’s coming.’ How COVID is changing everyday life in Bay City. Ron French, Paula Gardner, Mike Wilkinson
Michigan lawmakers head home. Stimulus passes. Transparency reform still dead.Jonathan Oosting
Michigan health officials wrestling with who will get COVID vaccine next Ted Roelofs
Five ethical questions raised by COVID vaccines in MichiganTed Roelofs
Opinion | What can reconcile our painful political differences? Nature.Tom Cook
Opinion | Trophy hunting threat to Michigan wolves violates Indigenous, public valuesMolly Tamulevich, Andrea Pierce
Whitmer extends Michigan indoor dining ban, allows other businesses to reopenMike Wilkinson
Opinion | Why Michigan labor unions want the Line 5 tunnel builtGeno Alessandrini
Opinion | Lawmakers must act to protect unemployed Michiganders into 2021Rachael Kohl, Bella Book
First Person | As a reporter covering COVID-19, all I can think of is how my dad diedKristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press
See where Michigan is shipping coronavirus vaccine, who is getting itMike Wilkinson
Whitmer Kidnap Case | Alleged conspirators indicted, face hearing Thursday Bridge Staff
What COVID stimulus plan would mean to Michigan’s jobless, cities and rentersMadeline Halpert
What Jennifer Granholm’s appointment as energy secretary means for MichiganKelly House
Benson slams Michigan GOP election probe as ‘embarrassment,’ won’t appearMansur Shaheen
Opinion | Counting children in the pandemicMichael Rice
With Line 5 closure, a ‘game of chicken’ over how to heat Upper Peninsula Kelly House
Michigan utilities may soon limit payouts to homes with rooftop solarKelly House