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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
With spike in STDs, should Michigan force all schools to teach sex ed? Robin Erb
STDs surge in Michigan and the reasons might surprise youRobin Erb
A look back at our most impactful Michigan health coverage in 2019Bridge Staff
A look back at our most impactful Detroit stories of 2019Bridge Staff
A look back at our most impactful Michigan government coverage of 2019Bridge Staff
A look back at our most impactful Michigan education coverage in 2019Bridge Staff
Opinion | Please hold applause until state budget supports most vulnerableMatt Gillard
A look back at our most impactful Michigan environmental coverage of 2019Bridge Staff
Opinion | Dear Gov. Whitmer: It's time to take lead on Lake Erie cleanupHoward A. Learner
Opinion | In Michigan, 'tis another season for massive potholesMike Nystrom
Michigan Gov. Whitmer on tough first year: ‘I did what I said I was going to’Jonathan Oosting, Riley Beggin
On day he’s impeached, President Trump implies John Dingell may be in hellJonathan Oosting
Michigan leaders join forces to reform schools. Can it work this time?Ron French
Michigan Supreme Court won’t rule on GOP minimum wage, sick leave changesRiley Beggin
Opinion | How Michigan State lost its way and why the future holds promiseFrank A. Fear
Michigan Republicans poised to bypass Whitmer, ban abortion procedure Jonathan Oosting
Mike Shirkey: I’m open to changing Michigan’s third-grade reading lawJonathan Oosting, Riley Beggin, Ron French
Dana Nessel sues opioid firms under Michigan law intended for drug dealersRobin Erb
Welcome to Michigan, President Trump. About that economy you promised … Riley Beggin, Jonathan Oosting, Mike Wilkinson
As surging Great Lakes threaten Michigan, homeowners beg Canada for helpJoel Kurth
Michigan Democrats take aim at Nestlé. Farmers urge caution. Alexandra Schmidt
Opinion | New solar energy law provides another boost to expanding renewablesPhil Rausch
Old motels, campsites and shelters fill housing void in northwest MichiganAnna Clark
Opinion | Prison spokesman: Guest column wrong about inmate medical care Chris Gautz
Michiganders: Take this test for childhood traumaTed Roelofs
Childhood trauma is tied to health risks, but Michigan doctors don’t ask Ted Roelofs
Opinion | Retirement must be factored in with considering teacher salariesRoyce Humm
30-minute guarantee at Michigan Secretary of State — if you have appointmentRiley Beggin
Opinion | Read by Grade 3 law doesn’t hurt kids – it’s offering a lifelineAmanda Price
Help Bridge prepare for 2020 with a donation this holiday seasonJohn Bebow
Blue Cross says shared-risk plan will rein in costs for Michigan patients Robin Erb
15,000 Michigan kids take two years of kindergarten. Is Lansing listening? Ron French
Deal reached between state, townships and Wolverine World Wide over PFASRiley Beggin
Congrats on budget, Michigan. It does little to fix state’s biggest problems.Riley Beggin, Jonathan Oosting
Jury acquits Larry Inman of lying to FBI; mistrial on other countsJonathan Oosting
Opinion | Put Michigan’s undocumented farmworkers on a path to citizenshipJim Byrum
Michigan, we have a budget deal. (Give or take $400 million)Riley Beggin
A guide to Michigan’s 2020 Census: jobs, scams, citizen issues Alexandra Schmidt
Choice of Michigan college can make a (million-dollar) differenceRon French, Mike Wilkinson
'It's always about the money': Larry Inman bribery case goes to jurorsJonathan Oosting
Michigan trying to quicken insurance approval for drugs, medical treatmentRobin Erb
Finding suicide risk in blood clues. Michigan patients to be tested. Ted Roelofs
Larry Inman trial highlights blurred lines and boozy underbelly of Michigan politicsJonathan Oosting
Opinion | We’re changing the rules for factory farms in MichiganGail Philbin, Rebecca Wolf
Appeals court: Michigan workers can seek damages for false fraud claimsTed Roelofs
Enbridge lost rods in the Straits. It didn’t tell Michigan for two months. Riley Beggin
Community college costs soar in Michigan. Blame sinking state aid.Mike Wilkinson
Detroit Chamber: Metro students must finish degrees to find good jobs Alexandra Schmidt
Michigan budget breakthrough in works as Gretchen Whitmer, GOP near dealRiley Beggin
GOP leaders: We won’t halt Michigan Medicaid work requirementsRiley Beggin