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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Opinion | I’m an E.R. doc. Get your shots to finally end this pandemicDr. David Burkard
Amid worker shortage, Michigan to restore job search rule for jobless aidJonathan Oosting
Fun for Michigan governments: How to spend $11 billion in federal stimulus Jonathan Oosting, Mike Wilkinson
Michigan vows to seek Line 5 profits if Enbridge defies shutdown order Kelly House
Opinion | Michigan Supreme Court decision could cost lives in a pandemicMarilyn Kelly
COVID is fading, but racial gap in deaths is back with force in MichiganMike Wilkinson
On eve of Line 5 shutdown deadline, Enbridge vows to defy Michigan order Kelly House, Lester Graham, Michigan Public
James Craig’s possible run thrills Michigan GOP. Detroiters, not so much.Jonathan Oosting, Bryce Huffman
As Michigan reaches COVID vaccine mark, offices plan to welcome workers Paula Gardner
How to participate in Michigan redistricting commission hearingsSergio Martínez-Beltrán
“It’s like a miracle:” Monoclonal antibody use soars over 300% in Michigan Kate Wells, Michigan Radio
Opinion | Michigan’s nonpartisan redistricting commission gets to work!Nancy Wang
Michigan school superintendents: mostly male, nearly all whiteRon French, Madeline Halpert
Whitmer pledged openness. Lately, silence is default for Michigan governorSergio Martínez-Beltrán, Jonathan Oosting
Michigan restaurants ask: How can we find enough workers?Paula Gardner
Northern Michigan resort town confronts shortage of year-round housingTed Roelofs
Abortion, Nazi conspiracies derail Michigan GOP hearing on vaccine passportsJonathan Oosting
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