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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Listen: Discussion on poaching of Detroit police who received free trainingBridge Staff
Plans on track for passenger train from Ann Arbor to Traverse City, group saysChastity Pratt
Opinion | English as Michigan’s official language? How Lansing spends its time.Victoria Crouse
Opinion | Michigan Teacher of the Year: 5 ways to motivate students Bridge Staff
How to bring the Michigan Truth Tour to your town this election yearPhil Power
Opinion | An all-white slate is a disaster for Michigan DemocratsSteve Hood
Slideshow: A dogfight at the Michigan Democratic Party conventionRiley Beggin, Lindsay VanHulle
Two Michigan Attorney General rivals. One day to make their pitch.Riley Beggin, Lindsay VanHulle
The Michigan News Quiz: Almost as much as fun as paying taxesBridge Staff
Mike Duggan blasts Abdul El-Sayed for accusing him of 'poisoning kids'Joel Kurth
Greetings from Mackinaw City, where Line 5 fears threaten a way of lifeJim Malewitz
Friction among Michigan Democrats might pose threat to victory in NovemberRiley Beggin, Lindsay VanHulle
With Michigan Dems gathering Sunday, activists compete to pack conventionCraig Mauger
Here’s who has endorsed Democratic candidates for Michigan governor, AG, SOSRiley Beggin, Lindsay VanHulle
Opinion | I was discussing gun policy. He threatened to shoot my campaign worker. Margaret O’Brien
Truth Squad: Calley PAC goes on attack, misfires on ‘Shady Schuette’ adTed Roelofs
Truth Squad: Brian Calley unjustly claims credit for Michigan recovery.Ted Roelofs
Opinion: I bought a $500 house to help save Detroit. The city saved me instead.Drew Philp
Podcast flips script, puts mic in hands of Detroit neighborhood residentsApril Van Buren
Facing police shortage, Detroit seeks to stop new cops from jumping shipChastity Pratt
Lawmakers fiddle as Michigan burnsPhil Power
Opinion | $2 more a month for Michigan’s poor isn’t help. It’s an insult.Coleman A. Young II
On nation’s report card, Michigan students remain in back of classRon French, Mike Wilkinson
How Michigan schools are suffering, shown in 10 slidesRon French, Mike Wilkinson
Detroit is ranked worst on the national exam. Again. Can schools improve? Erin Einhorn
The Michigan News Quiz: The fake spring editionBridge Staff
Old divisions, new blood: The Michigan GOP in the era of TrumpRiley Beggin, Lindsay VanHulle
Fight for soul of Michigan GOP is waged precinct by precinct.Craig Mauger
Here’s who has endorsed Republican candidates for Michigan governorLindsay VanHulle, Riley Beggin
Opinion | Michigan bill to lower Rx drug costs instead would raise themStephen Rapundalo
Truth Squad: Schuette says Calley ‘failed’ Michigan, deserted GOP and TrumpTed Roelofs
Truth Squad: Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder takes high road in endorsing Calley Ted Roelofs
Truth Squad: Questioning Gretchen Whitmer’s gun control record in MichiganJoel Kurth
Opinion | Nestlé water deal is bad economics – and bad policy – for MichiganMike Taillard
Detroit finally has money to hire teachers. Good luck finding them.Chastity Pratt
Hundreds of Michigan schools don’t have a gym teacher. Does yours?Sam Park, Amanda Rahn
Detroit schools' outdated curriculum sets students up to fail, audit findsErin Einhorn
Opinion: Women-led startups are underfunded. We need to fix that.Emily Heintz
The Michigan News Quiz: Can your brain handle the facts?Bridge Staff
Jobs are plentiful and wages are booming in Michigan. No ... really.Mike Wilkinson
See what jobs are paying in your Michigan regionMike Wilkinson
Opinion: Clueless Betsy DeVos has defender-in-chief in Bill SchuettePaula Herbart
Nassar’s ex-boss at MSU still collecting $412K pay, despite chargesJim Malewitz
Flint’s recovery begins with a carrot: How a unique program is healing the city.Jim Malewitz
Why aren’t Michiganders eating their fruits and vegetables?Jim Malewitz
Trump would ax funding for Michigan-grown healthy eating incentivesJim Malewitz
Michigan environment roundup: Fertilizer could fuel $65B economic boonJim Malewitz
Teens raped in prison have civil rights, Michigan appeals court rulesRon French
Truth Squad: Tonya Schuitmaker’s Common Core hypocrisy in AG race Ted Roelofs
Truth Squad: Counting the flips by Michigan AG candidate Pat MilesTed Roelofs