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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Interactive map: Vaccination rates across MichiganMike Wilkinson
The backdoor voucher: How a Detroit school created to lift up a 'Christ-centered culture' found a way to get public dollarsAllie Gross
Giving Michigan voters what they want Phil Power
A 17-year-old is not an adult, and shouldn’t be treated as such. Even felons.Paul Elam, Francisco A. Villarruel
In a business-focused world, even ballerinas need to keep upMichael Rinkus
How to cash in on a crappy home. Step one: Find a sucker to sign a land contract.Joel Kurth
More showings added for documentary on ‘67 Detroit uprisingsChastity Pratt
On the Detroit River, a faded dream at a city-owned marina Nancy Derringer
Bridge asked readers to swap news sources for a week. The world answered. (slideshow) Ron French
Dismissed from an EPA board, an MSU economist fears for agency’s, and planet’s, futureRobert B. Richardson
Mom has sick husband, baby – and looming deportation to ‘home’ she’s never knownChastity Pratt
There’s a lot riding on Detroit’s new QLINE streetcarChastity Pratt
QLINE by the numbers (slideshow)Chastity Pratt
Streetcar travels through some of richest parts of Detroit (interactive map)Mike Wilkinson
Can a charitable foundation save a school district? We’re about to find outRon French
Cut taxes vs public investment: What Michigan’s fiscal tug of war means to youJohn Bebow, Mike Wilkinson, Ted Roelofs
Compared with other states, Michigan's tax burden is low - and getting lowerJohn Bebow, Mike Wilkinson, Ted Roelofs
Look around: YOUR taxes could be much higherJohn Bebow, Mike Wilkinson, Ted Roelofs
State government gives more tax breaks than it collects for schools and general governmentJohn Bebow, Mike Wilkinson, Ted Roelofs
The definition of "Anti-tax conservative" has changedJohn Bebow, Mike Wilkinson, Ted Roelofs
If Michigan's tax burden is so low, why do taxes seem so high to YOU?John Bebow, Mike Wilkinson, Ted Roelofs
Why do legislators want to cut the state income tax?John Bebow, Mike Wilkinson, Ted Roelofs
What's in YOUR wallet? What you might get out of an income tax cutJohn Bebow, Mike Wilkinson, Ted Roelofs
Snyder is a Republican. Why do his experts want to spend more, not less?John Bebow, Mike Wilkinson, Ted Roelofs
How could Michigan cut income taxes AND spend more on education and infrastructure?John Bebow, Mike Wilkinson, Ted Roelofs
What if Michigan ultimately raises taxes? Who might get nicked?John Bebow, Mike Wilkinson, Ted Roelofs
So, what will happen with your taxes over the long term?John Bebow, Mike Wilkinson, Ted Roelofs
Higher taxes for schools? A big fight brews in UtahTed Roelofs
Snyder’s former budget chief points to Michigan’s way forward Bridge Staff
France avoids disaster, but tremors of political instability remainPhil Power
How Bridge Magazine compared state tax burdensBridge Staff
Take a trip through the Michigan Tax Time Machine (SLIDESHOW)Bridge Staff
Psssst. You wanna hear a good story?John Bebow
Graduates aren't all universities produce. You may be holding one item in your hand. Mark Schlissel
Detroit’s problem is a lack of jobs, not too much gentrificationIda Byrd-Hill
Six ways Trump budget could threaten Michigan environment (SLIDESHOW)Nancy Derringer
The nation’s political winds blow against a clean environment, but Michigan’s turbines are still turningLisa Wozniak
Detroit cites progress, but water shutoffs actually rose last year Joel Kurth
Interactive Map: Detroit water shutoffs by neighborhoodMike Wilkinson, Joel Kurth
Are Detroit water shutoffs and illnesses related?Joel Kurth
Among likely candidates for governor, who can unite our divided state?Phil Power
How much is Bridge Magazine worth to you? Why we hope you’ll contribute today.Bridge Staff
Traverse City has pledged to fight climate change through renewable energy; can your city?Kate Madigan
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund again targeted by legislatureChris Bunch
Keeping crime victims from becoming repeat customers Bill Kubota
Eight ways Detroit’s new schools chief can succeedErin Einhorn
As deadline nears: How to choose the college that’s right for youRon French
Bridge wins 19 awards from Society of Professional JournalistsChastity Pratt
Time for a fresh look at how we fund our public schoolsRob Fowler
Is gentrification helping or dividing Detroit?Nancy Derringer