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TitleDateAuthor
Snyder is a Republican. Why do his experts want to spend more, not less?John Bebow, Mike Wilkinson, Ted Roelofs
How could Michigan cut income taxes AND spend more on education and infrastructure?John Bebow, Mike Wilkinson, Ted Roelofs
What if Michigan ultimately raises taxes? Who might get nicked?John Bebow, Mike Wilkinson, Ted Roelofs
So, what will happen with your taxes over the long term?John Bebow, Mike Wilkinson, Ted Roelofs
Higher taxes for schools? A big fight brews in UtahTed Roelofs
Snyder’s former budget chief points to Michigan’s way forward Bridge Staff
France avoids disaster, but tremors of political instability remainPhil Power
How Bridge Magazine compared state tax burdensBridge Staff
Take a trip through the Michigan Tax Time Machine (SLIDESHOW)Bridge Staff
Psssst. You wanna hear a good story?John Bebow
Graduates aren't all universities produce. You may be holding one item in your hand. Mark Schlissel
Detroit’s problem is a lack of jobs, not too much gentrificationIda Byrd-Hill
Six ways Trump budget could threaten Michigan environment (SLIDESHOW)Nancy Derringer
The nation’s political winds blow against a clean environment, but Michigan’s turbines are still turningLisa Wozniak
Detroit cites progress, but water shutoffs actually rose last year Joel Kurth
Interactive Map: Detroit water shutoffs by neighborhoodMike Wilkinson, Joel Kurth
Are Detroit water shutoffs and illnesses related?Joel Kurth
Among likely candidates for governor, who can unite our divided state?Phil Power
How much is Bridge Magazine worth to you? Why we hope you’ll contribute today.Bridge Staff
Traverse City has pledged to fight climate change through renewable energy; can your city?Kate Madigan
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund again targeted by legislatureChris Bunch
Keeping crime victims from becoming repeat customers Bill Kubota
Eight ways Detroit’s new schools chief can succeedErin Einhorn
As deadline nears: How to choose the college that’s right for youRon French
Bridge wins 19 awards from Society of Professional JournalistsChastity Pratt
Time for a fresh look at how we fund our public schoolsRob Fowler
Is gentrification helping or dividing Detroit?Nancy Derringer
Welcome to the New Detroit, white people. So long, poor folks.Nancy Derringer
Bring on the wealthy to ease inequality in DetroitNancy Derringer
How to improve SAT scores without going brokeChastity Pratt
Detroit scales back drain fees after churches balkNancy Derringer
‘The Intersection’ book explores race, rebellion and the damage done in 1967 DetroitChastity Pratt
New book on Detroit’s 1967 uprisings; events feel like yesterday Phil Power
'The Intersection': ORDER TODAYBridge Staff
Cancer diagnosis brings clarity to one Trump voter Jacob Wheeler, Ron French
Top of the pecking order: Meet your Detroit Chicken Nancy Derringer
Child care isn’t just a parental issue. It’s a concern for employers, too.Doug Luciani, Rob Fowler, Kevin Stotts
For many in Michigan, a perilous time to be a childAlicia Guevara Warren
AK Steel tax credits are $60M question for state, drawing backlashLindsay VanHulle
Mental-health service and payment should remain in public handsMark Reinstein, Dohn Hoyle
To return Michigan to prosperity, fund higher educationDaniel Hurley
Gerrymandering in Michigan is among the nation’s worst, new test claimsTed Roelofs
Interactive map: See how districts are drawn in YOUR communityMike Wilkinson
An uphill fight to take redistricting out of politicians’ hands Ted Roelofs
Northern Michigan’s 'Disability Belt' now rivals the Deep South and AppalachiaChad Selweski
Interactive map: See how many are on disability in YOUR communityMike Wilkinson
Bills would legalize Internet gambling in Michigan, but only through casinosLindsay VanHulle
It’s not easy, but public trust in government can be built, and rebuiltCheryl C. Farmer
News Bubble SwapBridge Staff
Interactive map: What political bubble do you live in?Mike Wilkinson