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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Teaching in person, surrounded by outbreaks, unable to get vaccinatedKate Wells, Michigan Radio
Opinion | Let's not forget the nationalistic history of the MidwestMichael Ryan
Opinion | We won a right to literacy in Detroit. Much work remains for equity.Andrea L. Thompson
Robert Gordon out as Michigan health director, as COVID cases plummetMike Wilkinson
Michigan to allow indoor dining at 25 percent capacity as COVID eases Mike Wilkinson, Paula Gardner
Federal COVID funding varies 100-fold across Michigan schoolsRon French
Michigan man accused of beating police with hockey stick at U.S. CapitolJonathan Oosting, Madeline Halpert
Michigan: 90 percent need COVID vaccine for herd immunity. That’s unlikely. Robin Erb
First Person | 'This is something I can do now’: What Kamala Harris’ ascension means for girls of colorAma Russell, Ife Martin
Michigan bars, restaurants can reopen Feb. 1 with restrictions, state saysMike Wilkinson, Paula Gardner
Joe Biden vowed to guard Michigan waters, create auto jobs. Can he deliver?Madeline Halpert
Opinion | I’m a Black doctor. Here’s why we all should take the COVID vaccineHerbert C. Smitherman Jr.
Michigan makes gains on COVID vaccines at nursing homes; other seniors waitMike Wilkinson, Robin Erb
Gov. Whitmer unveils $5.6B COVID plan for Michigan, as GOP eyes fightJonathan Oosting
Q&A: U-M researcher says Black businesses shorted in first PPP loansPaula Gardner
Allies of Rick Snyder slam secret proceedings, evidence in Flint water chargesJonathan Oosting
Opinion | Dear Gov. Whitmer, our Michigan restaurants must open now to surviveTravis Stoliker, Matthew Gillett
New Buffalo officials worked through COVID election. One died, 3 infected Madeline Halpert
New financial help for Michigan small businesses amid COVIDPaula Gardner
Joe Biden’s $130B COVID plan may mean more tutors, summer hours in MichiganRon French
A Michigan prosecutor says no thanks to cash bail. Will others follow?Ted Roelofs
Opinion | Thinking of traveling this inauguration week? Postpone your trip.Roger Rapoport
More F’s, more worries: Michigan school leaders rethink grading during pandemicEleanore Catolico, Chalkbeat Detroit
Michigan economy keeps beating predictions, thanks largely to stimulusJonathan Oosting
Michigan law enforcement ‘prepared for the worst’ ahead of potential protestsMadeline Halpert
Michigan cities must begin replacing lead pipes. But who has the cash? Kelly House
Q&A: How to protect against lead as Michigan waits for new water pipesKelly House
Years after Flint water crisis, lead lingers in school buildings across the nationJane Johnston, Circle of Blue
Flint residents unimpressed by Snyder charges linked to lead poisoningKelly House
Snyder allies: Flint charges may have ‘chilling effect’ on governmentJonathan Oosting
Snyder, top aides charged in Flint water crisis. Is that justice?Jonathan Oosting
Bridge Michigan is accepting applications for summer 2021 internshipsBridge Staff
Michigan is divided. These 7 reforms can curb partisanship, fix governmentJonathan Oosting, Madeline Halpert
Michigan defends COVID vaccine rollout, says it’s not as bad as data suggestMike Wilkinson
Not if, but when: Michigan on lookout for faster-moving COVID variantRobin Erb
Fred Upton, Peter Meijer join Michigan Democrats in impeaching TrumpMadeline Halpert
Michigan restaurants frustrated by tentative Feb. 1 reopen datePaula Gardner, Jonathan Oosting
First Person | I am a student Black Lives Matter activist. The Capitol insurrection didn’t surprise me.  Ama Russell
Opinion | As we plan for life post-pandemic, let's pivot to a new normalMichael Rice
Older adults in Michigan frustrated in efforts to get COVID vaccine Robin Erb
Lansing braces for violence but fears some threats aren't taken seriouslyMadeline Halpert
Bridge’s next Lunch Break will look at what’s next for our 2021 reportingAmber DeLind, Kathryn Dugal
Rick Snyder, top aides expected to face charges in Flint water crisisJonathan Oosting, Kelly House
COVID trends improve in Michigan. Will Whitmer lift restaurant dining ban?Mike Wilkinson
Enbridge to Michigan: We won’t shut down Line 5Kelly House
Michigan ended surprise medical bills, but left out ground ambulancesTed Roelofs
Opinion | A presidential elector and educator finds hope among his studentsBlake Mazurek
Henry Ford study on hydroxychloroquine for COVID quietly shut downRobin Erb
My year covering the health beat during Michigan’s COVID crisisRobin Erb
Michigan bans open guns at Capitol, nearly a year after armed protestJonathan Oosting, Madeline Halpert