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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Who’s running to replace Dan Kildee in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District?Jordyn Hermani
Trump an 'unindicted co-conspirator' in Michigan electors case, investigator saysJordyn Hermani
Who’s running to replace Elissa Slotkin in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District?Lauren Gibbons
Who is running against Debbie Dingell in Michigan’s 6th Congressional District?Lauren Gibbons
Who’s running against Tim Walberg in Michigan’s 5th Congressional District?Lauren Gibbons
Who is running against Bill Huizenga in Michigan’s 4th Congressional District?Lauren Gibbons
Who is running against Hillary Scholten in Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District?Lauren Gibbons
Who’s running against John Moolenaar in Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District?Lauren Gibbons
Who’s running against Jack Bergman in Michigan’s 1st Congressional District?Lauren Gibbons
Democrats ditching Whitmer plans for Michigan trash fee hike, EV rebatesLauren Gibbons, Isabel Lohman
Opinion | FAFSA foul-ups? Apply anywayPatrick O’Connor
U.S. reaches $138.7 million settlement with Nassar victimsJanelle D. James
Michigan ‘fake elector’ judge threatens contempt for witness intimidationJordyn Hermani
Michigan gun plan would make schools share safe storage law with parentsIsabel Lohman
Bird flu hits turkey flock in Newaygo County as virus spreads in MichiganJanelle D. James
Michigan gets $290M boost for water upgrades as Flint crisis anniversary nearsKelly House
Analysis: GM move from Ren Cen a ‘loser’ for Detroit coffers after subsidiesTom Perkins
Michigan ‘fake electors’ head back in court: What to knowJordyn Hermani
DTE natural gas project in northern Michigan begins amid climate concernsIzzy Ross, IPR
Opinion | Farm bill imagines a sustainable, equitable, healthy food systemMelanie Stewart, Elizabeth Del Buono
Michigan’s morel mushroom season: Where to find them and how to identify themJanelle D. James
When will cicadas emerge in 2024? Nearly all of Michigan will be sparedJanelle D. James
New push to reform Michigan corporate subsidies, this time from RepublicansPaula Gardner
FAFSA fiasco leaves Michigan students, families in ‘anxiety inducing’ limboIsabel Lohman
Hunter should not face charges for killing wolf, Michigan GOP lawmakers sayKelly House
Bridge’s Lauren Gibbons honored for investigation into juvenile court fees Bridge Staff
Michigan GOP to Whitmer: Send Michigan National Guard to southern borderJordyn Hermani
Bill would ease access to birth control for minors, others in MichiganRobin Erb
Michigan lawmaker-to-lobbyist ban would close ‘revolving door’ in LansingJordyn Hermani
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes Michigan ballot, seen as spoiler to Biden, TrumpMike Wilkinson
Michigan’s health care disparities stark for Black residents, study findsEleanore Catolico
Lee Chatfield charges renew debate over ‘toothless’ Michigan ethics lawsJordyn Hermani
Michigan Senate bill would enforce an e-bike speed limit on Mackinac IslandJanelle D. James
Squatters' rights in Michigan: What homeowners should knowJanelle D. James
The case against Lee Chatfield: Fake mileage, kickbacks and Harry Potter tripsJonathan Oosting
Ending advanced math can spur outrage, as Troy showed. Some schools buck trendSteven Yoder, The Hechinger Report
Lawyer: Chatfield accuser ‘shattered’ as Nessel closes sex assault probeJonathan Oosting
Invest in Bridge Michigan, invest in healthy democracyKaty Locker
Democrats retake Michigan House with special election winsJordyn Hermani
Michigan spends $9.2M toward new 1,200-acre megasite near FlintPaula Gardner
As opioid funds flood Michigan, tensions rise over how best to reverse ODsRobin Erb
Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield, wife face corruption chargesJonathan Oosting, Jordyn Hermani
Michigan’s plan to boost FAFSA: Free pizza for college aid applicationsIsabel Lohman
Bridge Lunch Break to discuss FAFSA changes, impact on Michigan studentsAmber DeLind, Jackquelyn Garrett
GM to exit RenCen, relocate to Hudson’s site that has received big tax breaksJanelle D. James
Whitmer worth $2.3 million, but new Michigan disclosure filings lack detailsJordyn Hermani
Salt level rising in Michigan groundwaters, endangering crops, homesAlex Walters, Capital News Service
Some Michigan residents have until June 17 to file their taxesJanelle D. James
Mpox back in Michigan, though numbers are lower than 2022 outbreakRobin Erb
Good news for Michigan smelt season: PFAS levels lower than fearedKelly House