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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s health budget is heavy on preventionRobin Erb
Preschoolers, older college students win in Whitmer education budget Ron French
Whitmer’s budget: more help for Michigan moms, not so much for local roadsRiley Beggin, Jonathan Oosting
Gretchen Whitmer wants to bring back scaled-down Pure Michigan campaignJonathan Oosting
What Democratic presidential candidates’ plans mean for Michigan environmentJonathan Oosting
Fact Squad | Dueling ads take on Gov. Whitmer and those damn Michigan roadsRiley Beggin
Dems have big PFAS plans, fewer for Great Lakes, as Michigan primary nearsJonathan Oosting
With auto rate relief promised, Michigan gives new scrutiny to insurersJonathan Oosting
Detroit has a lot riding on 2020 Census. Can enlisting neighbors boost count?Alexandra Schmidt
Access to career-tech in Michigan varies by ZIP code. That’s a problem.Ron French
Michigan Gov. Whitmer takes aim at Trump’s economy in State of Union replyJonathan Oosting
How Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer prepared for State of Union responseJonathan Oosting
A steady job can give you health coverage, but can health coverage help you work? Robin Erb
Michigan Legislature weighs dropping high school health, gym requirementsRobin Erb
How Trump clean water rule impacts Michigan’s wetlands and streams Ted Roelofs
Loving this mild Michigan winter? Outdoor enthusiasts sure aren’t.Alexandra Schmidt
Bridge is drawing a clearer line between news and opinionMonica Williams
Opinion | Michigan needs fair approach to taxes on electric vehiclesCharles Griffith
Opinion | We need to end the culture of condoning sexual harassmentBarbara Niess-May
Michigan schools revolt: We won’t flunk struggling third-grade readers Ron French
Trump is in Michigan to tout the new NAFTA. Here’s what it means to Michigan.Riley Beggin
Rural Michigan to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: What about us?Mike Wilkinson
Michigan OKs $3.5B in roads spending. Much of it is going to Metro Detroit.Jonathan Oosting
Whitmer and GOP agree $3.5B won’t fix Michigan roads, swap blame on fundingRiley Beggin
Frustrated Gov. Whitmer vows no more ‘games’ with GOP on fixing MichiganRiley Beggin, Jonathan Oosting
Highways win, local streets left ‘in the dust’ by Whitmer’s $3.5B roads planJonathan Oosting
The Center for Michigan seeks engagement director for DetroitBridge Staff
The Center for Michigan seeks managing director/editor for Detroit projectBridge Staff
For state address in 2020, Michigan Gov. Whitmer still working on 2019 goalsJonathan Oosting
Gov. Whitmer launching effort to undercut Michigan’s third-grade reading law Ron French
Michigan may study whether tolls are solution to state’s awful roadsRiley Beggin
Law limiting Michigan ballot drives mostly unconstitutional, court rulesRiley Beggin
Students drinking less at MSU and U-M, but still more than national average Ron French
If you drink at college, follow these tips to avoid serious dangerRon French
Michigan offers little help for child care. That may change in 2020Ron French
3 coronavirus tests ruled 'negative' in Michigan; new case investigatedRobin Erb
Michigan voters: Roads stink, but don’t ask us to pay for fixesJonathan Oosting
How Democratic presidential candidates want to change health care, MedicareJonathan Oosting
Fact Squad | Sanders promises Medicare for All will cut Michigan auto ratesJonathan Oosting
Bridge is doubling down on politics and changing how we fact-check claims Joel Kurth
What Democrats’ Medicare for All plans would mean for MichiganJonathan Oosting
Three possible Michigan cases of deadly coronavirus being testedRiley Beggin
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to give response to Trump’s State of the UnionRiley Beggin
A Michigan family goes to Canada for insulin. Will a drug import law help? Robin Erb
Liberal group launches ballot effort to change Michigan lobbying lawsRiley Beggin
Michigan wants drivers to learn to love roundabouts. It’s been a slow go.Joel Kurth
How to safely navigate roundabouts in MichiganJoel Kurth
Opinion | Michigan’s school finance system limits vulnerable students' prospectsAmber Arellano
University of Michigan provost accused of sexual misconductRon French
Michigan still owes GM over $2 billion in tax credits from Great RecessionJonathan Oosting