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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Michigan GOP relaxes ballot drop box reform. Critics say plan is still unfairJonathan Oosting
Michigan may not hit 70% vaccination rate until August, as demand falls Mike Wilkinson, Robin Erb
Michigan to begin easing COVID mask restrictions on ThursdaySergio Martínez-Beltrán
Opinion | Don’t listen to doomsayers – Michigan schools get plenty of moneyBen DeGrow, Jarrett Skorup
Join our Bridge Lunch Break chat on the state of redistricting in MIAmber DeLind, Kathryn Dugal
GOP wants to exempt Michigan graduation ceremonies from COVID ordersSergio Martínez-Beltrán
All schools need in-person classes this fall, U.S. education secretary saysKalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat , Matt Barnum, Chalkbeat
Scientists find more complexity in microplastics polluting the Great Lakes Sharon Oosthoek, Great Lakes Now
As northern Michigan warms, scientists bring tree seedlings from the south Kelly House
Opinion | To boost literacy, Michigan must invest in school librariansKathy Lester
Opinion | Improving the electrical grid is vital to Michigan’s futureWinnie Brinks
Michigan has 1,100 voter drop boxes. GOP plan would lock them early.Jonathan Oosting
History, algebra … and Pfizer? Michigan high schools host vaccine clinicsRobin Erb, Ron French
‘A personal choice.’ Michigan GOP leaders balk at COVID vaccine incentivesJonathan Oosting
Shortage of paid caregivers keeps family members up at night, hoping for 'something sustainable'Tracy Samilton, Michigan Radio
Child tax credits are expected to start arriving in July. Here’s what to know.Nushrat Rahman
CDC reminder: COVID vaccine take 2 weeks to fully kick in after last dose Robin Erb
Renewing plates, licenses in Michigan can take months, despite promisesSergio Martínez-Beltrán
Judge: Traverse City needs voter approval for FishPass river projectKelly House
Arrests, privacy concerns mark first month of ShotSpotter’s use in DetroitBryce Huffman
Watch Bridge’s Lunch Break discussion on COVID’s higher education impactAmber DeLind, Kathryn Dugal
Michigan’s ex-health director: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asked me to quitJonathan Oosting
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer links easing COVID rules to vaccines Robin Erb, Jonathan Oosting
Q&A: Should CEO’s address social issues or stick to selling sneakers? Paula Gardner
Detroit offers $50 a shot to people who bring residents for COVID vaccines Robin Erb, Mike Wilkinson
Michigan GOP: $1.4B coming for child care if Whitmer drops toddler mask ruleSergio Martínez-Beltrán
Opinion | Want Michiganders to succeed? It’s simple: boost school fundingShaun Black
Lumber shortage a crisis for Michigan home builders and their customers Paula Gardner
CDC: Michiganders vaccinated against COVID can ease outdoor mask use Robin Erb
Michiganders passed up $108 million in bottle deposits amid COVID closuresKelly House
In Michigan, flooding from climate change reveals economic inequityJane Johnston, Circle of Blue
Report: Detroit Medical Center stays true to mission, but worries remainRobin Erb
Opinion | Michigan must keep the wage supplement for direct care workersDarren Hodgdon
Opinion | Michigan must invest in electric trucks for the health of familiesTheresa Landrum
Michigan ‘transparency’ bills actually keep lawmaker finances from public Ted Roelofs
Census counts mean Michigan, Great Lakes states to lose power in CongressSergio Martínez-Beltrán
Some Michigan schools allow students to say ‘no thanks’ to M-STEP testsRon French
Activists want to oust Michigan GOP director for saying Trump ‘blew it’ in 2020Jonathan Oosting
Inside the third surge at Sparrow: A Lansing hospital in overflowKate Wells, Michigan Radio
Michigan GOP pushes to ban vaccine passports, university mandatesJonathan Oosting
As Michigan tamps down COVID, three new virus variants appearRobin Erb
FDA ends pause on J & J vaccine for COVID, but with warning to womenRobin Erb
In Ypsilanti, one bus driver’s COVID case closes school for 2,000 studentsRon French
Opinion | For our kids’ sake, we have to address climate change in MichiganDana Mains
Opinion | It’s time to invest to keep Michigan water cleanWilliam Wild, Pauline Repp
Michigan Gov. Whitmer: State facilities will run on renewables by 2025Kelly House
Opinion | Former MI officials: Invest today to support children, boost economyThe Michigan Consensus Policy Project
Michigan’s political geography is shifting. These interactive maps show how.Mike Wilkinson, Jonathan Oosting
As Michigan begins redistricting, ‘communities of interest’ take center stageSergio Martínez-Beltrán
Partisan deadlock blocks Unlock Michigan initiative over emergency powersJonathan Oosting