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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Opinion | COVID-19 highlights Michigan's broken school funding modelJim Stapleton
Signature errors ruin thousands of Michigan ballots. Don’t be that voter. Bob Campbell
Once a state hotspot, Detroit has one of the lowest rates of coronavirus in MichiganOlivia Lewis, Mike Wilkinson
In west Michigan, is Trump endangering a Republican congressional seat?Ted Roelofs
Michigan Gov. Whitmer: Unemployment benefits are at risk and GOP is dawdlingJonathan Oosting
Opinion | Amid mandates, collaboration is the key for managing COVID-19Erik Nordman
Michigan re-orders schools to disclose COVID cases after Supreme Court rulingRon French
‘Businesses need clarity,’ MI chamber leaders say of shifting COVID rulesPaula Gardner
COVID masks can still be required in Michigan schools, despite ruling Ron French
Coronavirus powers ruling puts spotlight on Michigan Supreme Court electionMansur Shaheen
Confusion reigns in Michigan over masks, business rules after COVID rulingRiley Beggin, Jonathan Oosting
In chaotic year, Mich. Sen. Gary Peters sticks to issues. Some find that dull.Riley Beggin
Absentee ballot drop boxes boom in Michigan, despite controversy elsewhereBob Campbell
Nessel won’t enforce Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s COVID orders after court rulingJonathan Oosting
GOP leader: No mask mandates, Michigan needs to learn to live with coronavirusJonathan Oosting
Opinion | The dangers of delaying cancer screenings amid COVID-19Kris Nicholoff
Michigan Supreme Court rules Whitmer lacks COVID-19 emergency powersJonathan Oosting, Riley Beggin, Kelly House
Whitmer orders restrictions in Upper Peninsula as coronavirus cases spikeRiley Beggin, Paula Gardner
Maskless activists rally against Michigan Gov. Whitmer after Trump diagnosisJonathan Oosting, Riley Beggin
Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis a 'wake-up call,' Michigan Gov. Whitmer saysJonathan Oosting
Two conservative operatives charged with trying to suppress votes in DetroitJonathan Oosting
Michigan unemployment benefits expanded to 59 weeks for some workersPaula Gardner
Gov. Whitmer unveils $500M spending strategy for Michigan water Kelly House
Michigan dam safety program underfunded, understaffed, slow to enforceKelly House
Trump needs suburbs to win Michigan. But many women reject his racial pitch.Jonathan Oosting
Whitmer order sets up COVID-positive nursing units in Michigan Robin Erb
Fact Squad | GOP uses Haley Stevens’ words against her in new TV adMansur Shaheen
Opinion | How Michigan moved the needle on race disparities in COVIDDebra Furr-Holden
Opinion | When government works: Michigan’s response to COVID's economic crisisH. Luke Shaefer
The advertising onslaught is just beginningSimon D. Schuster
Health officials: Party on (safely) during rare Blue Moon HalloweenRobin Erb
Small business confidence inches up in Michigan. Will sales follow?Paula Gardner
Michigan schools still struggle with public disclosure of COVID casesRon French, Robin Erb, Kathryn Dugal
Back to school puts financial strain on Michigan’s most vulnerable familiesNushrat Rahman
Watch Bridge’s Lunch Break discussion on high water levels in MichiganAmber DeLind, Kathryn Dugal
Fact Squad | Trump, Biden swap falsehoods about Michigan, autos at messy debateJonathan Oosting, Riley Beggin
Michigan lawmaker, a critic of masks and Gov. Whitmer, contracts COVID-19Jonathan Oosting
A rural Michigan district has 15 COVID cases, one death, and few answers Ron French
Opinion | Carbon-neutral goal offers Michigan a cleaner, healthier future Liesl Clark
COVID outbreaks spiking in Michigan K-12 schools and colleges Ron French
Michigan Tech, Houghton County move to online learning amid COVIDRobin Erb, Ron French
In ‘dire need,’ 1 in 5 Michigan restaurants may not survive winterPaula Gardner
Nessel investigates Unlock Michigan petition driveJonathan Oosting
1 in 3 U.S. parents will skip kids’ flu shots, but Michigan has early gains Robin Erb
Michigan business found a niche in COVID. Its second act may prove harder.Paula Gardner
After a summer of protest, will Michigan’s young voters show up in November?Madeline Halpert
One Michigan county tells the story of a nation plagued by water pollutionJane Johnston, Circle of Blue
Whitmer orders Michigan schools to tell the public about COVID casesRobin Erb, Ron French
Whitmer: Michigan movie theaters can open and K-5 students must wear masksRiley Beggin
MSU, U-M, Wayne State presidents: Don’t expect in-person classes until fall 2021 Ron French