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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Gone nearly a century, Michigan anglers can again catch Arctic graylingKelly House
Families fuel Michigan bills for parity in mental health insurance coverageRobin Erb
Michigan looks to soften teacher evaluations. Will it help or hurt students?Isabel Lohman
Carpool lanes coming to Michigan’s I-75Lauren Gibbons
Pharma giants nearly impossible to sue in Michigan. Democrats seek a changeJonathan Oosting
Proposed state oversight of solar, wind pits energy needs v. rural rightsKelly House
Chronic absenteeism in Michigan schools drops, but still higher since COVID Lori Higgins, Chalkbeat Detroit, Hannah Dellinger, Chalkbeat Detroit, Mike Wilkinson
With tensions rising, Michigan Democrats unveil clean energy reformsKelly House
Can a $20 million ad campaign attract more Michigan residents? Whitmer hopes soLauren Gibbons
After LGBTQ library fight, a Michigan town tries something new: compromiseRon French
Bills adding ‘Obamacare’ provisions to Michigan law headed to governorJonathan Oosting, Lauren Gibbons
Gretchen Whitmer signs bill easing rehiring of retired Michigan teachersIsabel Lohman
Opinion | Forced nurse staffing ratios will shutter Michigan hospital bedsBrian Peters
Michigan tourists among those returning to Maui as island reopens after firesJanelle D. James
Michigan eyes change to pothole claims law after Bridge investigationLauren Gibbons
Got acorns? Michigan has tons and tons, amid ‘mast year’ for oaks Janelle D. James
Opinion | It’s time for Michigan to invest in its most vulnerable childrenAlice Thompson, Amber Arellano, Mike Jandernoa
Michigan State launches tuition-free promise for families making up to $65KIsabel Lohman
Judge: Midland dam owners ignored problems, caused ‘environmental disaster’Jonathan Oosting
In Michigan mental health crisis, a tug-of-war over too few social workersRobin Erb, Isabel Lohman
Michigan personal income plummets to lowest in history compared to nationRon French
Double Up Food Bucks program resumes $20 daily match for produceNushrat Rahman
EV battery maker LG Energy Solution eyes Michigan tax break for $3B expansionPaula Gardner
Michigan Democrats offer plan to remake economic developmentPaula Gardner
Michigan ranks third for voter registration. Democrats push for moreJonathan Oosting
Tuition-free Michigan Reconnect program expands to 21 year olds. What to knowJanelle D. James
Climate change threatens fish in Michigan’s Great Lakes. Watch videoAaron Martin
In warming Great Lakes, climate triage means some cold waters won’t be savedKelly House
Michigan Dems aim to cut prescription drug costs with ‘affordability board’Jonathan Oosting
Opinion | All Michigan residents deserve fair housing accessChristopher Swanson
Do Michigan’s political maps dilute power of Black voters? Trial will decideLauren Gibbons
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: Michigan ‘uniquely impacted’ by UAW strikeJonathan Oosting
Motorcycle deaths spike since helmets became optional for Michigan adultsJanelle D. James
Lawsuit over $25M Clare health park grant can advance, judge rulesJonathan Oosting
Opinion | Pass the National Popular Vote in Michigan to safeguard democracyDenise Hartsough, Paula Bowman
Enbridge: Federal review of Line 5 tunnel permit is ‘inexplicably lethargic’Kelly House
Michigan police agencies sweating enforcement of 'red flag' gun lawsLiz Nass, Capital News Service
Opinion | It’s time to reform Michigan’s juvenile justice systemJohn Damoose, Roger Victory
First came the floods. Then, the toxic mold. Get used to it with climate changeMichael Gerstein, Climate Central, Jena Brooker
Lawsuit aims to disqualify Trump from Michigan ballotLauren Gibbons
Lack of school counselors hobbles Michigan college enrollment effortsRon French
Clock ticks for water utilities to join national PFAS settlementsBrett Walton, Circle of Blue
UAW expands strike, including Lansing GM plantMike Wilkinson
56,000 Michigan kids could lose child care as federal COVID funding endsIsabel Lohman
Former Michigan marijuana chair sentenced to 55 months for briberyLauren Gibbons
Michigan judges required to use preferred pronouns in court under new ruleLauren Gibbons
How a federal government shutdown would impact MichiganLauren Gibbons
Democrats seek to reverse Michigan’s ban-on-bans of plastic bagsKelly House
Michigan is ‘improving outcomes’ for early childhood health and education, report saysHannah Dellinger/Chalkbeat Detroit
Watch Bridge’s Lunch Break discussion on Michigan’s industrial legacyAmber DeLind, Jackquelyn Garrett