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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Opinion | Michigan infrastructure rebuild can’t be borne by local communitiesJohn Austin
Michigan’s #1 election issue is education Phil Power
Michigan lawmakers treading lightly on gunsLindsay VanHulle
The status of 39 gun bills in the Michigan LegislatureLindsay VanHulle
What Michigan jobs, industries are growing?Bridge Staff
West Michigan leaders join chorus for state education reformTed Roelofs
The Michigan News Quiz: The cure for broken March Madness bracketsBridge Staff
Michigan’s riding high. But a downturn is coming and the safety net is frayed.Mike Wilkinson
Getting past politics to give Michigan the schools it deservesChastity Pratt, Mike Wilkinson
Michigan’s economy is bigger than ever. Now is the time to diversifyMike Wilkinson
See what industries are fueling economy in your Michigan areaMike Wilkinson
Ten things that might surprise you about Michigan’s economyMike Wilkinson
Where they stand: Michigan governor candidates’ plan to grow the economyMike Wilkinson
Slideshow: Michigan's regional economies ranked by growth since 2009.Mike Wilkinson
We read 12 reports on fixing Michigan schools. Here are 4 things we learnedRon French
Got 6 minutes? Highlights of a dozen studies on Michigan schools Ron French
Time to row in same direction for schools, says Michigan business groupRon French
Tax breaks for poor neighborhoods steered to booming pockets in DetroitJoel Kurth
Two-in-five large Michigan industrial plants exceeded water pollution limitsJim Malewitz
El-Sayed asks court to settle his eligibility for Michigan governorJoel Kurth, Lindsay VanHulle
After early doubts, United Auto Workers back Gretchen Whitmer for Michigan governor Joel Kurth
Opinion | Sen. Arlan Meekhof to Michigan residents: Leave politicians alone! Jane Briggs-Bunting
The Michigan Weekly News Quiz: No snakes or green beer. Just facts.Bridge Staff
SE Michigan voters could see new mass transit plan on ballot in NovemberChastity Pratt
How to solve Michigan’s big problems? Be willing to talk about solutionsLindsay VanHulle
Michigan’s infrastructure is in shambles. Answers aren’t easyLindsay VanHulle
Michigan’s economy is improving. But suburbs may face next fiscal crisis.Riley Beggin
Pure Michigan faces troubles from climate change to drinking waterRiley Beggin
Why don’t Michiganders trust government? Let’s count the ways.Lindsay VanHulle
Michigan voters may weigh legalizing pot, repealing prevailing wageRiley Beggin
Banks are lending again in Detroit...if you live in the right neighborhoodJoel Kurth
Dan Gilbert says a Detroit housing fix is vital. Here are 5 obstacles.Joel Kurth
Opinion | Criminal justice reform is the right thing to do, for all of MichiganDoug DeVos
Opinion | Let’s get strategic in improving third-grade reading in MichiganAmber Arellano
No joke: Ann Arbor is removing deer ovaries. Lawmakers aren’t laughing.Jim Malewitz
Michigan environment roundup: Monsanto research eased EPA regulationsJim Malewitz
Michigan governor candidates release tax returns, other assetsRiley Beggin, Lindsay VanHulle
Which Michigan governor candidates gave financial infoBridge Staff
Which Michigan 3rd-graders will flunk reading? The state has no idea.Ron French
Michigan falls short in frontline treatment for opioid crisisTed Roelofs
The future of work in Michigan Tom Watkins
The best hedge against fake news is the Michigan Truth TourPhil Power
Last chance to grab a seat for tomorrow's Solutions Summit in East LansingBridge Staff
A Betsy DeVos cheat sheet for next ‘60 Minutes’ interview on Michigan schools Ron French
Paying attention? Play the Michigan News Quiz.Bridge Staff
Michigan Trivia Championship ToolkitBridge Staff
Think you know your home state? Prove it and win $1,500!Bridge Staff
As hacking fears mount, Michigan election security gets middling marksRiley Beggin
Goodbye to Delray, the Detroit enclave residents are getting paid to leaveChastity Pratt
Fond memories and burned homes: SlideshowChastity Pratt