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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Blood donations at 20-year low. Red Cross urges Michiganders to giveJanelle D. James
Bridge Culture Club makes 2024 debut with ‘Tin Camp Road’ novelAmber DeLind
Delis, milkshakes and liquor: How gas stations aim to survive in MichiganPaula Gardner
Flu, respiratory illnesses, other crud make this misery season in MichiganRobin Erb
Michigan taxes to fall for seniors, low-income earners. How much will you save?Jonathan Oosting
Kristina Karamo critics to appeal to national party amid Michigan GOP ‘chaos’Jonathan Oosting
Opinion | 5 problems with Whitmer group’s Michigan population planMichael Van Beek
Can Michigan redistricting panel play nice, draw legal maps? It may get messyLauren Gibbons
Michigan Medicaid expanded to cover health workers you may not have heard of Robin Erb
Michigan’s state park camping reservations are open and filling up quicklyJanelle D. James
A snow storm is headed toward Michigan. Is this the start of real winter?Janelle D. James
Warmer winters mean less ice on Lake Michigan, hurting trout and whitefishJuanpablo Ramirez-Franco, WBEZ
Michigan Republicans vote to oust Kristina Karamo. Court fight next?Jonathan Oosting
Michigan football poised to make millions for university from championship gamePaula Gardner
Michigan GOP plan: Skip voters, let party bosses choose candidates Jonathan Oosting
Detroit legislative districts could be redrawn by spring, court suggestsLauren Gibbons
Detroit agency launches mobile mental health unit. Can it slow a revolving door?Robin Erb
Bridge Lunch Break to discuss journalism, impact and public serviceAmber DeLind, Jackquelyn Garrett
Opinion | Michigan redistricting panel isn’t the transparent group promisedAnn Bollin
Michigan redistricting panel votes to appeal court ruling invalidating Detroit districtsLauren Gibbons
Michigan GOP Chair Kristina Karamo held in contempt over party squabbleJonathan Oosting
West Michigan officials expanding use of wrong-way detectors to save livesJanelle D. James
Group launches campaign to overturn Michigan solar siting lawKelly House
Opinion | Michigan must pass bill to ensure juveniles receive legal counselPeter Cunningham
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s sixth State of the State set for Jan. 24Jonathan Oosting
Three new members selected for Michigan redistricting commissionLauren Gibbons
Calley: Michigan small businesses want to slow change, ease up on new rulesPaula Gardner
New FAFSA form: What MI students need to know about 2024-2025 applicationIsabel Lohman
Opinion | Universities must restore trust. It starts with respectful debateOra Hirsch Pescovitz, David Dulio, Mark Navin, James Naus
Michigan Capitol bomb threat not credible; building remains closed WednesdayLauren Gibbons, Jonathan Oosting
Ex-Chatfield aides plead not guilty to ‘criminal enterprise’ in MichiganJonathan Oosting
Upper Peninsula dog sled and ski races in peril from higher temps, no snow Janelle D. James
Detroiters ask court for Senate elections this year in disputed districtsLauren Gibbons
In southeast Michigan, a voucher program allows caregivers to take a breakEleanore Catolico
Kristina Karamo critics plan Saturday vote to oust Michigan GOP chair, aidesJonathan Oosting
Michigan stories to watch in 2024, from politics and schools to EVs and energyBridge Staff
A Sears comes down, apartments go up at Michigan mall. Is this the future?Paula Gardner
Seven political plot lines to watch this year in MichiganLauren Gibbons
Michigan Senate GOP leader: 2023 a year of ‘missed opportunity’Jonathan Oosting
Top Michigan Senate Democrat: ‘Really pleased with results’ in 2023Lauren Gibbons
Buck up, Michigan. Prices remain a bummer but there are positive signs Mike Wilkinson
‘Forever chemicals’ found in freshwater fish, yet most states don’t warn residentsHannah Norman, KFF Health News
Michigan has a new way to fight climate change: Energy from cow poop and urineKeith Schneider, Circle of Blue
Michigan House GOP leader: Bipartisanship possible in 2024 if Dems want itLauren Gibbons
Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate: 2023 ‘the most productive year’ everJonathan Oosting
Bridge Michigan expands again, hires editor of innovation, daily newsBridge Staff
How Bridge Michigan grew from a playground idea to national reputationJohn Bebow
Bridge Michigan top editor David Zeman retiring after award-winning careerRon French
John Bebow retires after building Bridge into national model for nonprofit newsRon French
Michigan Dems’ big year: Sweeping new laws, no vetoes and an early end Jonathan Oosting