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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Opinion | Talent should be the top priority for Michigan’s new leadersDaniel Hurley
Federal shutdown gets real in Beer City: Michigan summer ales in jeopardyAlexandra Schmidt
Six things to know about the federal government shutdown in MichiganLindsay VanHulle, Jim Malewitz
Opinion | College students shouldn’t have to choose between tuition and foodCarmel Price, Natalie Sampson
The Center for Michigan is looking to hire an outreach coordinatorBridge Staff
Michigan secretary of state wants to settle gerrymandering lawsuitJoel Kurth
Federal government shutdown idles program that could help in Line 5 spillJim Malewitz
Michigan laws shield details of $10M grant to help ex-Republican chairMike Wilkinson
Six systems in 7 years and Michigan students still lag. Now comes A to F.Ron French
In opioid war, studies urge medication. Michigan clinics push abstinence.Ted Roelofs
From opioid-fueled thief to grateful counselor to peers in MichiganTed Roelofs
Opinion | It’s time for less testing, more funding for Michigan schoolsRon Koehler
Michigan lawmakers award $10M for project benefitting former GOP chairMike Wilkinson
Detroit has another charter commission. Just don’t ask why.Chastity Pratt
Opinion | Enbridge is wrong, and Line 5 is wrong for MichiganDavid Holtz
Business owners, educators have outsized influence in new Michigan LegislatureRiley Beggin
With flat budget, Gov. Whitmer’s search for Michigan road money gets harderLindsay VanHulle
Michigan’s water crisis is coming to city near you, report saysJoel Kurth
Drop in hunting, fishing licenses could harm Michigan economy, reports showJim Malewitz
Lawmakers: Michigan Gov. Snyder swapped pork projects for votes in lame duck Mike Wilkinson
Will Jocelyn Benson defend Michigan gerrymandering tactics she once fought?Joel Kurth
Pregnant in rural Michigan? Fill up your gas tank for delivery day.Ted Roelofs
For some rural mothers, there’s no place like home (births)Ted Roelofs
Opinion | Paid sick leave may be gutted in Michigan, but it’s coming backGilda Jacobs, Sherry Leiwant, Vicki Shabo
Michigan Gov. Whitmer sets ‘equal pay’ rules to boost women in state hiringLindsay VanHulle
Gretchen Whitmer vows action on climate. Here’s how warming hurts Michigan.Jim Malewitz
New Midwest governors spur hope for regional fight against climate changeJim Malewitz
These Michigan nuns are fighting climate change, one light bulb at a timeAndy Balaskovitz
Gerrymandering is dying in Michigan. Of old age. No joke.Mike Wilkinson
Opinion | Line 5 tunnel makes sense and saves jobs for MichiganMike Moeller
Car repairs and rent checks: a bold plan to keep Michigan students in collegeRon French
Groups behind Michigan ballot initiatives mull challenges to lame-duck lawsLindsay VanHulle
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lays down ethical rules for her administrationRiley Beggin
Michigan’s A-to-F school ratings on ice until attorney general weighs in Ron French
2019 priorities in Lansing: roads and schools, no-fault and clean waterLindsay VanHulle
Michigan Democrats’ 2019 vows: safe roads, clean water, better schoolsLindsay VanHulle
Michigan Republicans’ 2019 to do’s: roads and auto insuranceLindsay VanHulle, Riley Beggin
Opinion | Congrats on your high school graduation. Now go to college!Ashley Johnson
Whitmer: State workers must report health threats, and bosses must listenJim Malewitz
Gov. Snyder vetoes Michigan bills criticized as Republican ‘power grabs’Jim Malewitz
Gov. Snyder signs Michigan lame-duck bills opposed by environmentalistsJim Malewitz
Michigan lawmakers spread millions in pork. Did your town get a cut?Mike Wilkinson
Lawsuits, ballot reform and sterile deer: A recap of lame duck’s longest dayRiley Beggin
That's a wrap! What bills passed, died in Michigan lame duck for the agesMike Wilkinson
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder gets bill to lift protections on small wetlandsJim Malewitz
Michigan lawmakers send Gov. Snyder bill to add hurdles to ballot drivesRiley Beggin
Michigan lawmakers dole out $1B in wee hours, lame-duck spending spreeLindsay VanHulle, Jim Malewitz
Michigan bill allowing legislative lawsuits goes to Gov. SnyderRiley Beggin
Out of the shadows: The people and motives behind one of the nation's worst cases of gerrymanderingJoel Kurth, Mike Wilkinson, Riley Beggin, John Bebow, Lindsay VanHulle
Michigan DEQ staffers to Gov. Snyder: Veto bill to weaken cleanup standardsJim Malewitz