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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
GOP-led Legislature sues Michigan Gov. Whitmer over emergency powersJonathan Oosting
Phil Power | Legislating at gunpoint takes protest too farPhil Power
In Michigan, mandatory masks a flash point for violence amid coronavirusJonathan Oosting
With higher suicide risk during coronavirus, Michigan makes plans to helpTed Roelofs
Detroit children’s hospital ousts 25 pediatricians in war with Wayne State Robin Erb
Violating Michigan social distancing orders? Big Brother may be watching.Kelly House
These Michigan doctors treated coronavirus: Here’s what they learnedKate Wells, Michigan Radio
Shakur Senghor and Burton-Harris want to change the narrative around prisons to acknowledge the humanity of inmates (BridgeDetroit podcast)Orlando Bailey, Donna L. Givens
With few coronavirus cases, Michigan U.P. colleges plan in-person classes Ron French
Opinion | Michigan food, agriculture sectors are essential. Let’s keep them safe.Gary McDowell
Efforts across community begin to turn the coronavirus tide for DetroitersLouis Aguilar
ER visits plummet amid pandemic: 'More people are dying at home'Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press
Bridge is starting a Michigan book club to counter the quarantine bluesMonica Williams, Amber DeLind
13 Michigan books to get you through the stay-at-home orderMonica Williams
Opinion | Lessons from India help us fight coronavirus in Detroit, SeattleTeena Chopra, Anita Chopra
As coronavirus eases, Michigan hospitals ramp up more lucrative procedures Robin Erb
Mike Shirkey: Heed Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s COVID orders now. We’ll sue later.Jonathan Oosting
Opinion | Coronavirus is opportunity for case study on business survivalJohn Moore
Few coronavirus cases, lots of land. Should northern Michigan reopen?Mike Wilkinson, Kelly House
Opinion | Guns and screaming at Michigan Capitol drown out message of protestKen Horn
Remembering 11 Felician Sisters in Livonia who died in AprilRobin Erb
Coronavirus tears through a beloved Michigan convent devoted to serviceRobin Erb
Grand Valley State to return students to campus in fall during coronavirus Ron French
Opinion | What's behind the racial disparity in COVID-19 casesMelissa S. Creary, Paul J. Fleming
Opinion | How the pandemic will hit local government pension systemsCraig Thiel, James M. Hohman
Opinion | Why instructing online is an inadequate way of teachingPaul Ruth
Maybe it’s time to rethink allowing guns in Michigan Capitol, officials sayJonathan Oosting
Beaumont hospital near Detroit to reopen as coronavirus surge never came Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press
Opinion | There's help for survivors of domestic violence during stay-home orderBarbara Niess-May
Lansing Community College goes mostly online for fall amid coronavirusRon French
Northern Michigan University: Campus open in fall despite coronavirus fearsRon French
Headache? Sore throat? Pay attention to these new coronavirus symptomsBrie Zeltner
Opinion | High school seniors: College is still possible. We've got your back.Ashley Johnson
Opinion | Tuition-free college plan is smart investment in Michigan’s futureMichelle Miller-Adams
As Michigan economy nears reopening, businesses scramble for protective gearJonathan Oosting
Whitmer extends Michigan emergency to May 28, as GOP threatens lawsuitJonathan Oosting
‘Scary times’ for Michigan restaurants won’t end when dining rooms reopenPaula Gardner
Oakland County to test 15K residents of senior facilities for coronavirusRobin Erb
Michigan roads still stink, and the coronavirus makes them harder to fixJonathan Oosting
With weeks to plan, Grand Rapids learns from Detroit’s coronavirus surgeTed Roelofs
Michigan Gov. Whitmer to GOP: I’m not going to negotiate reopening economyJonathan Oosting
Michigan poll: Coronavirus break hurts kids, but don’t order more school Ron French
Hit hard by coronavirus, Detroit gets creative to boost census countsAlexandra Schmidt
Opinion | Stacking best practices to help Michiganders safely return to work DuBois Bowman, Sharon Kardia
Michigan's Justin Amash wants to be president. He faces super long odds.Jonathan Oosting
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to reopen construction industry May 7Jonathan Oosting
Michigan doctor near death among first to get coronavirus plasma treatment Robin Erb
As coronavirus ravages nursing homes, Michigan records spotty at bestMike Wilkinson
Gov. Whitmer urged coronavirus tests for all key workers. Don’t bank on itRiley Beggin, Brie Zeltner
Trump urges schools to reopen during coronavirus. Michigan parents say no.Ron French