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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Updated Date: Bridge Culture Club is Feb. 24Amber DeLind
Opinion | Michigan must rebuild local public health before next pandemic Norm Hess, Jimena Loveluck
Audit: Michigan unemployment agency still struggles with COVID-era claimsPaula Gardner
Michigan’s Jocelyn Benson awarded presidential medal for work in 2020 electionJonathan Oosting
Michigan Republicans lost badly statewide, but scored big in county racesMike Wilkinson
After Oxford, Michigan Democrats see gun safety as part of school agendaTracie Mauriello, Chalkbeat Detroit
Dana Nessel: There’s ‘clear evidence' to charge fake electors loyal to TrumpJonathan Oosting
More options for cheaper college if Michigan students fill out free formIsabel Lohman
Two years after Jan. 6 riots, 11 convictions (and some regrets) in MichiganJonathan Oosting
Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a force in politics, to retire. Who may run in 2024?Jonathan Oosting
Ottawa County’s newly named health officer spread baseless COVID-19 infoYue Stella Yu, Jonathan Oosting
Value of Michigan’s largest public companies dropped by over $120B in 2022Paula Gardner
Hey Michigan Dems: Here are four ways to score bipartisan wins this year Lauren Gibbons
Meet the next U.S. House speaker…Michigan’s Fred Upton? Jonathan Oosting
2023 Michigan minimum wage increase may go higher: What to knowYue Stella Yu
New Ottawa County board ends racial diversity office, hires Trump favorite Yue Stella Yu
These are the big Michigan education issues we’re watching in 2023Tracie Mauriello, Chalkbeat Detroit , Koby Levin, Chalkbeat
Michigan official: DNR should reject Camp Grayling expansion amid PFAS woesKelly House
For bad (or frivolous) Michigan golfers: biodegradable golf balls Camryn Evans, Great Lakes Echo
Grand Rapids tech firm is paying more to compete for software developersPaula Gardner
Meet Michigan’s new lawmakers: They’re younger, more educated, less diverseLauren Gibbons
Michigan Democrats aiming to erase business friendly environmental laws Kelly House
Gov. Whitmer sworn in for second term: 8 issues to watch in 2023 in MichiganLauren Gibbons
COVID-19 in 2022: Deaths fall, but Michigan had 5th most in USMike Wilkinson
Judge sides with Dana Nessel, keeps secret Lee Chatfield warrantsDave Boucher
New Michigan House Republican Leader Matt Hall: Democrats need our helpLauren Gibbons
New Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate: Democrats will seek consensusLauren Gibbons
New Michigan Senate Leader Winnie Brinks: Let’s end ‘toxic time in politics’Jonathan Oosting
New Michigan Senate GOP leader Aric Nesbitt: I’ll fight ‘far-left-wing’ reformsJonathan Oosting
Census: Michigan’s population falls a hair in 2022Mike Wilkinson, Paula Gardner
Two-week recount of Proposals 2, 3 ends quietly, changes little in MichiganOralandar Brand-Williams, Votebeat
Feds assisting probe of former Michigan House Speaker Lee ChatfieldJonathan Oosting, Dave Boucher
Michigan braces for recession: What to watch, from inflation to home pricesPaula Gardner
ER or urgent care? As respiratory ailments pound Michigan, who do you call?Robin Erb
Gretchen Whitmer won’t boost gas taxes. But maybe a mileage tax for roads?Jonathan Oosting
Michigan Democrats’ big education priority: Reform or kill read-or-flunk lawIsabel Lohman
3M to stop making PFAS ‘forever chemical.’ Michigan asks what took so long?Paula Gardner
What a Democratic majority in Lansing could mean for DetroitMalachi Barrett
Michigan recount: Big expense, very few changed votes, results showLauren Gibbons
Here’s where to get free COVID test, treatment before holidaysYue Stella Yu, Robin Erb
New program gives SE Michigan an edge in hot industrial real estate marketPaula Gardner
Palisades nuclear plant owners will try again to reopen Michigan plantKelly House
Join Bridge, Circle of Blue to discuss Michigan lawmakers’ water prioritiesRebecca Fedewa
Judge: Teachers aren’t subject to Michigan records lawYue Stella Yu, Isabel Lohman
Foster children to Michigan: Remove barriers, help us graduate school on timeTracie Mauriello, Chalkbeat Detroit
Dana Nessel to Michigan Democrats: Ban concealed guns at state CapitolYue Stella Yu
Democrats eye renewable energy reform. A mid-Michigan county may be a modelRon French
Bridge seeks reporter, editor, marketing associate, intern with latest expansionBridge Staff
As flu slams Michigan, COVID-19 hospitalizations rise as wellMike Wilkinson
Whitmer’s school parent council: Public service, public relations, or both?Isabel Lohman