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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Dana Nessel charges ex-aides of Lee Chatfield with misusing campaign fundsJonathan Oosting, Lauren Gibbons
Green ‘Water Wonderland’ license plates to return in MichiganJanelle D. James
After pandemic dip, Michigan universities see bump in freshman enrollment Isabel Lohman, Mike Wilkinson
More than 350,000 Michiganders have lost Medicaid so far this yearRobin Erb
Report: Michigan could lose congressional seat if population trends persist Lauren Gibbons
Opinion | Michigan’s clean energy law will lower bills, boost reliabilityJennifer Conlin
For Michigan kindergarteners next fall, open your mouth and say 'ahh'Robin Erb
Warmer temperatures force Michigan ski resorts to make more snow Janelle D. James
‘Reason’ station returns to Michigan city in response to ‘prayer’ stationJanelle D. James
Michigan state parks system leads the nation in accessible recreationKelly House
Michigan population inches up as deaths fall and immigration climbs Mike Wilkinson
Michigan gas prices drop 15 cents, fall below $3 a gallonJanelle D. James
Opinion | After Detroit child killed by dog, a call to boost animal control servicesTanya Hilgendorf
Fred Upton: No Labels 'unity ticket' could beat Biden, Trump. But who will run?Jonathan Oosting
Poverty rises in Michigan: State is now 13th nationwideMike Wilkinson
Democrats’ rift over Israel turns physical, leading to black eyes in DetroitMalachi Barrett, Lauren Gibbons
Opinion | We can’t fix Lake Erie until we force farmers to stop pollutingCarrie La Seur
Charging decision likely soon for ex-Michigan House Speaker Lee ChatfieldJonathan Oosting
Dog virus has Michigan vets urging travel caution at holidaysKelsey Lester, Capital News Service
Can Michigan reduce phosphorus pollution getting into Lake Erie by 40%?Lester Graham, Michigan Public
Lawyers: MSU to pay $15M to families of 3 students killed in campus attackIsabel Lohman, Janelle D. James
Michigan State University to release Nassar documents after years of delayIsabel Lohman
Michigan population panel files recommendations. Now the hard work beginsRon French, Mike Wilkinson
Michigan appeals court: Trump ‘must’ be on presidential primary ballotJonathan Oosting
Inside Michigan fake electors meeting: Trump attorney, dueling documents, phone banJonathan Oosting
Why it’s so hard this year to find a Michigan Christmas treeJanelle D. James
Whitmer: $550 tax refund checks coming for 700,000 Michigan householdsJonathan Oosting
Whitmer plan would give rebates to Michiganders who buy new EV, other cars Janelle D. James
Winter returns, along with respiratory misery in Michigan. Here’s what to doRobin Erb
Michigan vote machine tampering case heads to trial. Are ‘fake electors’ next?Jonathan Oosting
Dana Nessel’s office probing $2M rocket plan that failed to launchMike Wilkinson
U.S. Supreme Court to weigh limits on pill used in most Michigan abortionsRobin Erb
Records: Michigan senator helped steer $25M Clare grant now under investigationJonathan Oosting, Mike Wilkinson
White Christmas could be a dream in much of MichiganJanelle D. James
BridgeDetroit announces new director to take publication to the next levelBridgeDetroit
Michigan keeps grip on cereal-making as Kellogg reverses layoff planPaula Gardner
Michigan attorney general investigating $25M grant to ex-House speaker’s aideJonathan Oosting, Mike Wilkinson
Michigan utilities explore longer-term funding to address extreme weatherPaula Gardner
Michigan farm czar: Our fight against Lake Erie pollution isn't workingKelly House
As pollution costs grow, Lansing shows scant interest in speeding cleanups Kelly House
Cantaloupe recall: Six Michigan cases tied to salmonella outbreakRobin Erb
Oxford High shooting relatives at sentencing: Remember the lives, promise lostLauren Gibbons
New MSU president: I’m ready to move beyond scandals, get along with boardIsabel Lohman
More Michiganders relying on food banks during the holiday seasonJanelle D. James
Opinion | Michigan student says PE, mindfulness critical to mental healthSimran Adnani
Michigan State University names president. What to know about Kevin GuskiewiczIsabel Lohman
Lawsuit could mean more pay for some Michigan caregivers, relief for familiesRobin Erb
Oxford shooter sentencing is Friday: What laws have changed since killingsLauren Gibbons
Michigan high court weighs case that would raise minimum wage for 305K workersLauren Gibbons
Michigan spread word on free college. But are residents listening? Isabel Lohman