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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
State praised for vow to remove sources of lead from Benton Harbor homesKelly House
Still no verdict in Whitmer kidnapping case; jury to deliberate for third dayZahra Ahmad
Michigan unveils pollution screening tool to combat environmental racismZahra Ahmad
U-M, MSU thrive while Michigan regional universities scramble for students Isabel Lohman, Mike Wilkinson
Michigan school safety task force prioritizes mental health, building securityTracie Mauriello
A northern Michigan restaurant survived the pandemic, but not inflationPaula Gardner
Opinion | Michigan and small businesses can’t afford a Line 5 shutdownBrian Calley
Donald Trump returns to Michigan to back his candidates, prepare for ‘24 Jonathan Oosting, Yue Stella Yu
Plotters or dupes? Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping case goes to jury.Jonathan Oosting
Northern Michigan township official apologizes for ‘colored people’ remarkRon French
Michigan AG hopeful Tom Leonard’s fundraising draws fairness concernsYue Stella Yu
New homes demand is high in Michigan. So are builder costs — and pricesPaula Gardner
Whitmer kidnapping trial: Accused plotter denies role as case nears jurorsJonathan Oosting
Michigan township braces for Trump rally: ‘we don’t have another option’Zahra Ahmad
Why Michigan is pumping $50 million into a private potash operationJonathan Oosting
Two Michigan educators work to keep new teachers in classrooms after COVIDIsabel Lohman
Watch Bridge’s Lunch Break about Michigan’s economyAmber DeLind, Kathryn Dugal
Michigan wine country again confronts race, and its own isolation Ron French
Central Michigan University blames 'complacency' for enrollment diveIsabel Lohman, Mike Wilkinson
As 2nd COVID vaccine booster approved, should Michiganders get it?Robin Erb
Mushrooms and other psychedelics gain foothold in Michigan. What to know. Zahra Ahmad
More boosters, better guesses: 5 things you still should know about COVIDRobin Erb
Michigan unemployment agency seeks bids to replace troubled computer systemPaula Gardner
Michigan is spending big on infrastructure. Its problems are even bigger. Jonathan Oosting, Kelly House
Ferris State taps Grand Rapids Community College leader as likely new president Isabel Lohman
For Michigan high school seniors: How to select the right college for you Ron French
How is Michigan's economy doing? Check out Bridge’s new Economic Dashboard.Bridge Staff
Home-visit programs save money, free ERs. Many insurers don’t cover them. Ted Roelofs
Opinion | Michigan schools aren’t failing our kids, but divisive politicians areBecky Olson
Wash your hands: Highly contagious bird flu reaches Michigan wild flocksKelly House
Opinion | Survived the pandemic? Thank a scientistHerbert Smitherman Jr.
Michigan House redistricting maps survive suit claiming GOP ‘advantage’ Jonathan Oosting
Opinion | Whitmer must prioritize real tax relief for workers, families, seniorsMatt Hall
Michigan redistricting commissioners reverse their own pay raiseJonathan Oosting
Firm: Michigan AG hopeful Matt DePerno fired over ‘padded,’ false billingsJonathan Oosting
Gretchen Whitmer, GOP strike $4.7 billion Michigan infrastructure dealJonathan Oosting
Michigan term limit ballot proposal is under fire as ‘misleading.’ Is it?Yue Stella Yu
Michigan House nixes SAT essay and removes scores from transcripts Tracie Mauriello
COVID vaccine for Michigan children 5 and younger a step closer to realityRobin Erb
Star witness: Whitmer kidnap plotters wanted ‘boogaloo’ war to stop BidenJonathan Oosting
Opinion | Greater transparency is needed between parents, Michigan schoolsBen DeGrow
Opinion | Climate change policies can be good for Michigan businessesJohn Dulmes
Opinion | Michigan must do more to lower the cost of prescription drugsWinnie Brinks, Harshini Jayasuriya
$8 million awarded for Michigan election security amid funding disputes Zahra Ahmad
West Michigan will be home to state’s 2nd massive EV battery factoryPaula Gardner
Michigan GOP lawmakers advance $1,500 student grants for learning loss Isabel Lohman
Michigan advances bills to ease return of retired teachers to classroomsTracie Mauriello
The pandemic that closed the U.S./Canadian border to people may have opened it to the invasive sea lampreyDanielle James, Great Lakes Echo
Small portions: Michigan puts PFAS advisory on Lake Superior rainbow smelt Kelly House
Northern Michigan resorts bemoan lack of foreign worker visas for summer Paula Gardner