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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Fred Upton, Peter Meijer join Michigan Democrats in impeaching TrumpMadeline Halpert
Michigan restaurants frustrated by tentative Feb. 1 reopen datePaula Gardner, Jonathan Oosting
First Person | I am a student Black Lives Matter activist. The Capitol insurrection didn’t surprise me.  Ama Russell
Opinion | As we plan for life post-pandemic, let's pivot to a new normalMichael Rice
Older adults in Michigan frustrated in efforts to get COVID vaccine Robin Erb
Lansing braces for violence but fears some threats aren't taken seriouslyMadeline Halpert
Bridge’s next Lunch Break will look at what’s next for our 2021 reportingAmber DeLind, Kathryn Dugal
Rick Snyder, top aides expected to face charges in Flint water crisisJonathan Oosting, Kelly House
COVID trends improve in Michigan. Will Whitmer lift restaurant dining ban?Mike Wilkinson
Enbridge to Michigan: We won’t shut down Line 5Kelly House
Michigan ended surprise medical bills, but left out ground ambulancesTed Roelofs
Opinion | A presidential elector and educator finds hope among his studentsBlake Mazurek
Henry Ford study on hydroxychloroquine for COVID quietly shut downRobin Erb
My year covering the health beat during Michigan’s COVID crisisRobin Erb
Michigan bans open guns at Capitol, nearly a year after armed protestJonathan Oosting, Madeline Halpert
Latino contractors seek bigger piece of southwest Detroit’s building boomMartina Guzmán
Q&A: Help is on the way in 2021 for firms struggling in MichiganPaula Gardner
Opinion | Why I'm fighting for policies that will help small businesses recoverSharon McRill
Q&A: Michigan nonprofits facing ‘uncertain environment’ in pandemicPaula Gardner
Opinion | Michigan, act like a 2-year-old: Continuously ask, 'Why?'Tom Watkins
Millions eligible for Michigan COVID vaccine, but plans vary by locationRobin Erb, Jonathan Oosting
Opinion | It's time to move to personalized learning for all studentsEve Kaltz
Gov. Whitmer urges Michigan schools to offer in-class learning by March 1Ron French
Dominion seeks $1.3B from Trump ally Powell over Michigan voter fraud liesMadeline Halpert, Jonathan Oosting
Michigan teachers tackle Wednesday’s insurrection: ‘I don’t want my students to be alone’Lori Higgins, Chalkbeat Detroit, Eleanore Catolico, Chalkbeat Detroit
Opinion | Detroit TCF Center, Lansing uproars were preview of pro-Trump riotWarren C. Evans
GOP gerrymanderer: My maps fueled toxic politics that produced TrumpJonathan Oosting
Bridge Book Club presents ‘Black Bottom Saints’ on Feb. 2 Bridge Staff
Michigan officials faced violent threats well before U.S. Capitol siegeMadeline Halpert
Incoming Michigan GOP leader: My co-chair didn’t ‘incite’ pro-Trump riotsJonathan Oosting
After chaos, democracy affirmed, as challenges to Michigan, other states failJonathan Oosting, Madeline Halpert
After weeks of positive COVID news, Michigan faces more perilRobin Erb, Mike Wilkinson
Michigan Republicans who pushed false fraud claims: Don’t blame us for riotsMadeline Halpert, Kelly House
Amid Capitol riot, Michigan officials wonder: This is America?Jonathan Oosting
Michigan opens COVID vaccine to those 65 and older, other frontline workersRobin Erb, Mike Wilkinson
Experts explain the most common Michigan voter issues on Election DayBisma Parvez
Opinion | After 2020, Michigan needs a 'defend democracy' initiativeChris Andrews, Chuck Wilbur
Michigan gravel industry to again try to limit local control on mining Kelly House
It’s Trump’s last stand at Electoral College count. All eyes are on Michigan Madeline Halpert
Blank screens, distracted students: Michigan teachers on COVID classrooms Ron French
Michigan’s $3.5B road plan on track despite pandemic, state official saysJonathan Oosting
Thousands of Michigan health workers are turning down COVID vaccinesRobin Erb, Mike Wilkinson
Three GOP Michigan reps back plan to keep President Trump in powerJonathan Oosting, Madeline Halpert
Join our team: Bridge Michigan seeks a website and digital production specialistBridge Staff
Michigan election costs rise with absentee ballots. Will GOP foot the bill?Madeline Halpert
Coronavirus, Michigan water, the economy and other stories to watch in 2021Bridge Staff
Best of Bridge Michigan: The top business stories of 2020Bridge Staff
Best of Bridge Michigan: The top education stories of 2020Bridge Staff
2020 in photos: In Michigan and the nation, it was an unforgettable yearMonica Williams
Best of Bridge Michigan: Top social justice stories from 2020Bridge Staff