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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Slideshow: Michigan's regional economies ranked by growth since 2009.Mike Wilkinson
We read 12 reports on fixing Michigan schools. Here are 4 things we learnedRon French
Got 6 minutes? Highlights of a dozen studies on Michigan schools Ron French
Time to row in same direction for schools, says Michigan business groupRon French
Tax breaks for poor neighborhoods steered to booming pockets in DetroitJoel Kurth
Two-in-five large Michigan industrial plants exceeded water pollution limitsJim Malewitz
El-Sayed asks court to settle his eligibility for Michigan governorJoel Kurth, Lindsay VanHulle
After early doubts, United Auto Workers back Gretchen Whitmer for Michigan governor Joel Kurth
Opinion | Sen. Arlan Meekhof to Michigan residents: Leave politicians alone! Jane Briggs-Bunting
The Michigan Weekly News Quiz: No snakes or green beer. Just facts.Bridge Staff
SE Michigan voters could see new mass transit plan on ballot in NovemberChastity Pratt
How to solve Michigan’s big problems? Be willing to talk about solutionsLindsay VanHulle
Michigan’s infrastructure is in shambles. Answers aren’t easyLindsay VanHulle
Michigan’s economy is improving. But suburbs may face next fiscal crisis.Riley Beggin
Pure Michigan faces troubles from climate change to drinking waterRiley Beggin
Why don’t Michiganders trust government? Let’s count the ways.Lindsay VanHulle
Michigan voters may weigh legalizing pot, repealing prevailing wageRiley Beggin
Banks are lending again in Detroit...if you live in the right neighborhoodJoel Kurth
Dan Gilbert says a Detroit housing fix is vital. Here are 5 obstacles.Joel Kurth
Opinion | Criminal justice reform is the right thing to do, for all of MichiganDoug DeVos
Opinion | Let’s get strategic in improving third-grade reading in MichiganAmber Arellano
No joke: Ann Arbor is removing deer ovaries. Lawmakers aren’t laughing.Jim Malewitz
Michigan environment roundup: Monsanto research eased EPA regulationsJim Malewitz
Michigan governor candidates release tax returns, other assetsRiley Beggin, Lindsay VanHulle
Which Michigan governor candidates gave financial infoBridge Staff
Which Michigan 3rd-graders will flunk reading? The state has no idea.Ron French
Michigan falls short in frontline treatment for opioid crisisTed Roelofs
The future of work in Michigan Tom Watkins
The best hedge against fake news is the Michigan Truth TourPhil Power
Last chance to grab a seat for tomorrow's Solutions Summit in East LansingBridge Staff
A Betsy DeVos cheat sheet for next ‘60 Minutes’ interview on Michigan schools Ron French
Paying attention? Play the Michigan News Quiz.Bridge Staff
Michigan Trivia Championship ToolkitBridge Staff
Think you know your home state? Prove it and win $1,500!Bridge Staff
As hacking fears mount, Michigan election security gets middling marksRiley Beggin
Goodbye to Delray, the Detroit enclave residents are getting paid to leaveChastity Pratt
Fond memories and burned homes: SlideshowChastity Pratt
Be a part of the 2018 Michigan Truth TourBridge Staff
Michigan’s 2018 infrastructure report card: D+Lindsay VanHulle
Michigan spent $80 million to improve early reading. Scores went down.Ron French
See if reading scores are down in your Michigan district Mike Wilkinson
Where they stand: Michigan governor candidates’ infrastructure policies Lindsay VanHulle
Why Michigan schools fail, and what to do about it Phil Power
Success for every child, and how one Michigan county falls shortLew Chamberlin
Michigan economies recoveringBridge Staff
Tastes great. More facts: The Michigan Weekly News QuizBridge Staff
Scores in one West Michigan school district typify state’s malaiseRon French
A Michigan divide? Documentary follows families in a fiery political year Ron French
Opinion | A Valentine’s Day in which children actually come last Ron Koehler
For Michigan farmers (and Nestlé) bill makes big water withdrawals easier, and info secretJim Malewitz