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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
College funding cuts in Michigan have led to fewer students, greater debtTed Roelofs
Michigan business climate improves, but educated workforce is shrinkingLindsay VanHulle, Ted Roelofs
Demand for Michigan workers is very high, but many have given up lookingMike Wilkinson
Michigan income growth hindered by lack of college graduatesMike Wilkinson
Business incentives cost Michigan millions, and it’s uncertain they workLindsay VanHulle
Michigan's adverse health trends track along racial, poverty linesTed Roelofs
Health care in rural Michigan communities suffering, despite ObamacareTed Roelofs
$1B of Michigan’s welfare money went to college students who weren't poorTed Roelofs
Michigan's Great Lakes are good, but water concerns include lead and Line 5Jim Malewitz
Michigan battling 22 invasive forest species, high electric billsJim Malewitz
Does state make $8.33 for every $1 spent on Pure Michigan campaign?Lindsay VanHulle
Michigan needs $4B more per year for infrastructure, but how to pay for it?Lindsay VanHulle
In Michigan, more than 150 communities are financially distressedChastity Pratt
Limited Internet in rural Michigan depresses student, business opportunityTed Roelofs
Michigan pays 18% less per citizen than nat'l average for public safetyJoel Kurth
Michigan gives more tax breaks than it collects for schools, governmentJohn Bebow
Big government? Michigan's state, local workforce 2nd smallest in nationJohn Bebow
2018 Michigan ballot initiatives may decide marijuana, gerrymanderingLindsay VanHulle
Despite low trust of gov't, Michigan legislators have done little to changeTed Roelofs
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Announcing the 2018 Michigan Truth Tour ‒ Get the facts, get engaged. John Bebow
2018 Michigan Solutions Summits – Reserve your seat today! John Bebow
Feel ignored in Lansing? Let us help you find your voice.Phil Power
Stop searching for meteorite rocks. Take the Michigan News Quiz.Bridge Staff
Michigan Truth Squad: Fact-check No. 1 on 2018 governor candidatesDavid Zeman
Michigan Truth Squad: Brian Calley’s claims on state’s economic gains Lindsay VanHulle
Michigan Truth Squad: Gretchen Whitmer’s role in Larry Nassar case Lindsay VanHulle, Mike Wilkinson
Michigan Truth Squad: Bill Schuette’s track record as attorney general Ted Roelofs
Michigan Truth Squad: Abdul El-Sayed promises single-payer healthcare Ted Roelofs
How to spot fake newsAlexandra Schmidt
Michigan has 7,300 toxic sites. Money for cleanups is almost gone.Jim Malewitz
Map: Find PFAS chemical threats to Michigan drinking water near your townJim Malewitz, Mike Wilkinson
Cost to Michigan of trusting Enbridge on Line 5: $255 per hour Jim Malewitz
Michigan environment roundup: toxic blood, salt bombs and solar powerJim Malewitz
Detroit Dems seek alternative to Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan governor raceJoel Kurth, Mike Wilkinson
Why Democratic candidates need Detroit to become governorJohn Bebow
You asked. We listened. Bridge boosts Lansing watchdog team. Bridge Staff
One resolution you can keep: Taking the Michigan News QuizBridge Staff
Detroit is violent. But is constant video surveillance the answer?Chastity Pratt
How liberal critics of gentrification are hurting the poor Jason Segedy
Robots don’t have to win: Michigan has what it takes to create jobsJohn Austin
5 things Michigan Republicans want in 2018Lindsay VanHulle
Opinion | Bill Schuette failed consumers as Michigan Attorney General Mark Totten
Forget the gossip, focus on the character of our elected leadersPhil Power
It’s never too cold for the Michigan News QuizBridge Staff
Breakthrough nears on mass transit tax in southeast MichiganChastity Pratt
Getting away with arson just got easier in Michigan, fire officials fearJoel Kurth
Remembering an icon of the Upper PeninsulaPhil Power
Opinion | When doctors don’t do their homework, they enable opioid abuse Rebecca Cunningham