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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Driving high is illegal in Michigan. Soon, cops may be able to test for itJanelle D. James
Michigan Republicans aim to ban gender-affirming medication, surgery for minorsSimon D. Schuster
Michigan voters reject half of school bond requests. Blame the economy?Isabel Lohman
It's state park season in Michigan. What's closed, back open and new?Laura Herberg
What's a 'purposeful warrior' anyway? Takeaways from Jocelyn Benson's new bookSimon D. Schuster
Jurors deadlocked in ex-officer's murder trial. Judge says keep tryingThe Associated Press
Plan to 'limit’ cellphones in schools passes Michigan Senate. Is it tough enough?Simon D. Schuster
‘Gutted.’ Michigan losing $200M in fed research funding, with more in limboRon French, Robin Erb
Opinion | Preserve Pathways to Potential, a vital way to support Michigan childrenRebeccah Sokol, Bryan Victor
It’s Election Day in Michigan — again. But few people will voteHayley Harding, Votebeat
What’s next for U-M? Santa Ono successor to face DEI, Trump, elitism questionsIsabel Lohman
Michigan drops charges against pro-Palestinian protesters at U-MThe Associated Press
Jocelyn Benson: Fixes coming to buggy $9M Michigan campaign finance systemSimon D. Schuster
Michigan 'pork' projects: 6 things to know about $3.4B sought by lawmakersJordyn Hermani
Smallmouth bass are getting bigger in Michigan. Thank catch-and-releaseVictoria Witke, Capital News Service
Opinion | Michigan is losing teachers. Here’s how to stop itChris Torres
Liberal judges tighten grip on Michigan Supreme Court as sentencing cases loomLauren Gibbons
Officer says he was ‘running on fumes,’ feared for life before killing LyoyaThe Associated Press
Thousands of miles of Michigan trails still need clearing after ice stormLaura Herberg
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: May 2, 2025: Believe it, then achieve itJoel Kurth
Michigan Medicaid has ballooned. Cuts are likely. Here’s what to knowRobin Erb
Pet project day in Lansing: Lawmakers seek $3.3B for pools, roads and moreJordyn Hermani, Mike Wilkinson, Simon D. Schuster
Michigan proof-of-citizenship question fails to gain House supportHayley Harding, Votebeat
Justice Dept. sues Michigan over Nessel plan to sue fossil fuel companies The Associated Press
Michigan earmark requests in 2025. See what lawmakers asked forMike Wilkinson
Lawmakers try again to get $50M for controversial Copperwood mine in UPPaula Gardner
As northern Michigan cleans out from storm, some find new use for dead woodIzzy Ross, IPR
Matt Hall says he’s playing long game in passing solar siting repeal Senate won’t take upJordyn Hermani
Watch Bridge Lunch Break on Michigan summer tourism, impact of foreign travelJustin A. Hinkley
Fact check: Donald Trump tells Michigan ‘our golden age has just begun’Lauren Gibbons
Watch: Donald Trump holds Michigan rally to mark first 100 daysJustin A. Hinkley
Trump, joined by Whitmer, announces new jets for SelfridgeLauren Gibbons
‘It’s devastating’: Michigan loses about $15M in federal AmeriCorps cutsJordyn Hermani, Ron French, Isabel Lohman
Nitrous oxide poisoning, deaths sharply rising among Michigan youths: StudyDaniel Schoenherr, Capital News Service
Senate Dems want $1B more for Michigan schools, call cuts ‘dangerous’Jordyn Hermani
Trump tried to fire Michigan workers. For now, he’s paying them to sit at homeRon French
Trump to sign executive order offering automakers some relief on his 25% tariffsThe Associated Press
Opinion | More solar energy in Michigan will spark investment, job opportunitiesPeder Mewis
Michigan is evolving politically: Maps show how Trump won, state is changingMike Wilkinson
Trump returning to Michigan to mark 100 days. About that ‘miracle’ you promised…Lauren Gibbons, Mike Wilkinson
Opinion | Line 5 Tunnel: A win for Michigan’s energy, economy and environmentJason Hayes, Tom Pyle
Officer 'flooded with fear' before shooting Lyoya, lawyer says as trial opensThe Associated Press
Whitmer subsidy record: Companies get $1 billion; jobs fall short of promisesPaula Gardner
Top 10 subsidies under Whitmer: Michigan spends $900M; firms create 4,200 jobsPaula Gardner
After $1B and mixed results, Michigan lawmakers cooling on corporate incentivesPaula Gardner
Kwame Kilpatrick: I went to ‘work’ to elect Trump after he ‘promised’ a pardonSimon D. Schuster
Donald Trump restores student visas after revoking 70-plus in MichiganRon French, The Associated Press
School offers peek at 'science of reading.' Can it boost scores in Michigan?Isabel Lohman
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: April 25, 2025: Spring into knowledgeJoel Kurth
Bench warrant issued after accused noncitizen voter misses Michigan court dateHayley Harding, Votebeat