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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
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
Detroit battle over video surveillance reaches fever pitch as crime fallsChastity Pratt
The University of Michigan invested big in Detroit. Now come the evictions.Sarah Alvarez
U-M’s Schlissel: ‘Our children will suffer’ because of how we treat higher education todayRon French
Michigan doctors not trained to treat opioid abuse ‒ and don't want to beTed Roelofs
Invasive plants choke Michigan waters. So why can anyone order them online?Alexandra Schmidt
Enbridge begins geological work for Line 5 tunnel, despite Nessel lawsuitJim Malewitz
After 10 years of steady growth, Michigan’s economy faces headwindsLindsay VanHulle, Mike Wilkinson
Opinion | Want Michigan kids to learn science? Take them outside.Kathleen Bushnell Owsley
From pastor’s son to power broker, Lee Chatfield takes LansingRiley Beggin
3 ways Michigan elections remain vulnerable — and what the state can do about itRiley Beggin
Opinion | I’m a 7th-generation Michigan commercial fisherman. 13 are left. Robert Ruleau
Gov. Whitmer to Benton Harbor High: Raise scores, balance books or close Riley Beggin
A woman, a tick, and the fight in Michigan over Lyme diseaseMagdalena Mihaylova, Robin Erb
Lyme disease is spreading across Michigan. But why? Jim Malewitz
State ends ties to West Michigan mental-health agency for poor and disabled Ted Roelofs
Opinion | For Flint’s lead-exposed children, a sobering lesson from ToledoMarilynne Wood
Opinion | Urgent need for clean energy should unite Michigan, not divide usMike Stone
New Flint water prosecutors face a skeptical hometown crowd Alexandra Schmidt
What the U.S. Supreme Court gerrymandering ruling means for MichiganRiley Beggin, Lindsay VanHulle
Reaction in Michigan to U.S. Supreme Court gerrymandering decisionRiley Beggin, Lindsay VanHulle
Michigan AG Dana Nessel files lawsuit to shut down Line 5 in Mackinac StraitsJim Malewitz
Delays, confusion as Michigan preps for new Medicaid work rulesRobin Erb, Lindsay VanHulle
Pressure builds on Michigan Republicans to share their road funding planLindsay VanHulle
Michigan congresswoman pushes national plan to fix recycling woesJim Malewitz
Opinion | Medical costs are an emergency. I know, I’m an ER doc.Rob Davidson
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Benton Harbor reach tentative deal to save high schoolRon French
Payday blues: Rural Michigan and the quick-cash debt holeTed Roelofs
How one Michigan credit union is helping ease customers from payday loansTed Roelofs
Opinion | Gutting paid sick time initiative a slap in the face to workersLois Robertson-Douglass
Stress builds as Michigan farmers are ‘hit from all directions’ Mike Wilkinson
Opinion | To improve health, boost Medicaid dental reimbursement ratesRomesh Nalliah
Commercial fishing is sinking fast in Michigan. Time for more regulations?Jim Malewitz
Invasive mussels challenge commercial whitefish fishing in the Great LakesKurt Williams
In Benton Harbor schools, a lesson for – and about – Gretchen WhitmerRon French
Michigan Teacher of the Year: Bring teachers into reform talks Magdalena Mihaylova
Opinion | Don’t let the summer sun melt academic gainsJamey Fitzpatrick
Michigan is No. 1! At getting old. That’s not good news.Mike Wilkinson
Michigan abortion foes can call procedure ‘dismemberment’ on ballot petitions Lindsay VanHulle
Faded Grayling eyes revival after a Chilean firm brings factory jobsLindsay VanHulle
Michigan desperate for Pre-K educators. And pays them poverty wages.Koby Levin, Chalkbeat
Opinion | Shiny new sports stadiums a loser for Michigan taxpayersChris Douglas
Thanks for making Detroit cool, artists. Here’s your eviction.Joel Kurth
Bridge, Center for Michigan win Emmy for ‘Michigan Divided’ documentaryBridge Staff
Oversight board flags ‘deterioration of care’ at Detroit Medical CenterRobin Erb
Teens raped in Michigan prisons can get day in court, Supreme Court saysRon French
As deadline passes, Benton Harbor and state negotiate fate of high schoolRon French