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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
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
Opinion | Community crisis responses need to lead with equityDiana Sieger
Gov. Whitmer to restart Michigan economy by regions, types of workplacesJonathan Oosting
With fewer non-coronavirus emergencies, Michigan hospital cuts ER docs’ payTresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press
Michigan tribes losing police, health budgets as coronavirus shuts casinosKelly House
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants 28-day extension of emergency powersRiley Beggin
Opinion | Michigan’s rural communities, schools are being overlooked again Ellen Offen
Michigan poison control calls jump after Trump’s disinfectant remarksJonathan Oosting
Opinion | Now is the time to address Michigan fiscal policyEric Scorsone
Michigan coronavirus medical deaths at 16, more than some hospitals sayJennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press
Opinion | Detroit survey shows coronavirus crisis threatens to widen inequalityLydia Wileden , Jeffrey Morenoff
Some in Michigan make more from unemployment than work during coronavirusPaula Gardner
Coronavirus empties pediatrician offices in Michigan, decreases vaccinationsRobin Erb
Opinion | During this coronavirus crisis, Medicaid must be protectedJanet Olszewski
Coronavirus cases rising again in Michigan. That may not be bad news.Robin Erb, Mike Wilkinson, Brie Zeltner
Deepest gratitude from the Bridge team to youJohn Bebow
First Michigan college unveils fall plan: masks, tests, some campus classesRon French
Patients at 1 in 3 Michigan nursing homes have coronavirus, records showTed Roelofs, Mike Wilkinson