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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Michigan doctors reach out to LGBTQ community to narrow health disparitiesRobin Erb
In quiet decision, Michigan continues Medicaid coverage of gender changesRobin Erb
After week of mass shootings, can ‘red-flag’ law gain traction in Michigan?Lindsay VanHulle
Michigan’s 2019 Water WatchBridge Staff
How to have your voice heard during the Your Water, Your Voice campaignAlexandra Schmidt
New plans for Michigan psychiatric facility raise more concerns about careTed Roelofs
Opinion | School equity proposal exacerbates system of winners vs. losers Sue Kelly
Opinion | Michigan school libraries are still in limbo. Why?Patrick Taylor
Detroit police chief defends new facial recognition policy; protests continue Chastity Pratt
Michigan board approves recall petition for indicted Rep. Larry Inman Lindsay VanHulle, Riley Beggin
Being poor on rich U-M campus still a struggle as school broadens reach Alex Harring, Sammy Sussman
Court: Michigan shortchanged cities for years. But windfall isn’t certain.Lindsay VanHulle
Bridge is hiring a Michigan Capitol watchdog reporter. Join our team.Bridge Staff
Opinion | DTE’s plans for gas plant pose climate riskGail Philbin, Fred Miller
Michigan Republicans sue to stop redistricting commission before it starts Riley Beggin, Lindsay VanHulle
Hey, CNN: Ask Democratic candidates these 6 Michigan policy questionsJoel Kurth
Study: Untreated mental illness, substance abuse ‘staggering’ in MichiganTed Roelofs
Before debates, Gretchen Whitmer urges Democrats to protect Great Lakes Jim Malewitz
Alzheimer’s in Michigan: The coming stormTed Roelofs
How Michigan can prepare for the coming Alzheimer’s crisis Ted Roelofs
Opinion | Give visas to skilled immigrants in places Michigan is stagnant Steve Tobocman
U-M study finds surprising abusers of opioids: new mothers. The fix is easy.Robin Erb
As Michigan schools struggle, Democrats and Republicans try...talking Ron French
Michigan to Democrats: Tariffs hurt, but we aren’t sold on Medicare for allChastity Pratt
It’s not just Flint: Poverty is bad for your health in Michigan, study findsTed Roelofs, Jim Malewitz
Rural children more than twice as likely to be homeless in MichiganMagdalena Mihaylova
Michigan jails fill as crime sinks and nobody seems to know whyRiley Beggin
As PFAS fears spread, Michigan ramps up testing by zapping fishJim Malewitz
Michigan environment roundup: Lake sturgeon on the reboundJim Malewitz
After three student suicides, one Michigan school district fights back Ted Roelofs
A Michigan mother finds solace in schools’ response after son’s suicideTed Roelofs
Rural Michigan needs doctors. Paying their debts may be an answerRobin Erb
Benton Harbor crisis a tipping point for Gretchen Whitmer, school takeoversKoby Levin, Chalkbeat
Opinion | Dana Nessel: Line 5 must close to protect all of MichiganDana Nessel
Students to University of Michigan: Stop funding Detroit evictionsMagdalena Mihaylova
With city in limbo, Benton Harbor prepares new pitch to save its high schoolRon French
Will this application help Michigan select a fair redistricting commission? Riley Beggin
Opinion | U-M’s investment is helping us improve Detroit, not evict people.Jordan Friedman, Corey Hanker
New rules to give residents of poor cities piece of Michigan pot industry Riley Beggin
Michigan prison inmates need job skills, but technology books are bannedRiley Beggin
Opinion | Benton Harbor’s school crisis needs more than a bandage fixTom Watkins
Michigan Supreme Court hears debate on minimum wage, sick leave laws Lindsay VanHulle
Opinion | Please, Michigan Supreme Court, restore public will on minimum wageMaria Van Core
What to know about the Michigan minimum wage law before the Supreme Court Alexandra Schmidt, Lindsay VanHulle
Paid sick leave: What to know about the Michigan law before the Supreme Court Alexandra Schmidt, Lindsay VanHulle
Opinion | I’m an economist and I support payday loansGary Wolfram
Think it’s hot now? Michigan’s 90° days could quadruple in 20 yearsMagdalena Mihaylova
Climate change could bring woe to Michigan’s lakes, farms, forestsJim Malewitz
Michigan environment roundup: Expect severe algae blooms on Lake Erie Jim Malewitz
Republican ideas to fund Michigan road repairs taking shape over summer Lindsay VanHulle