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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
College athletes unionized? This Michigan Democrat wants to make it happenYue Stella Yu
Family of slain Michigan State student files legal papers over shootingIsabel Lohman
Michigan Democrats want cities to decide how much private employers payYue Stella Yu
Free swim lessons part of larger Michigan effort to reduce drowningsAshley Zhou
Women of color dying in childbirth is a crisis. Are doulas the answer?Janelle D. James
As child mental health rates rise, Michigan sharply cuts residential bedsRobin Erb
Michigan lawmakers OK early voting, conversion therapy ban, Juneteenth holidayYue Stella Yu
University of Michigan probed on claim it falsified student gradesIsabel Lohman
In Detroit, businesses will soon face choice: Accept cash or risk misdemeanorMalachi Barrett
Michigan moves to adopt early voting; Republicans say efforts go too farOralandar Brand-Williams, Votebeat
Watch Bridge Culture Club discussion of documentary film ‘Bad Axe’Amber DeLind
U.S. won’t intervene in Michigan’s Gotion deal after company seeks reviewPaula Gardner
Beer o’clock may beckon at Michigan college sports stadiums under new billYue Stella Yu
Judge: Kristina Karamo, others must pay $58k for 'frivolous' elections suitJonathan Oosting
Michigan sounds alarm about mosquitoes after Jamestown Canyon virus detectedJanelle D. James
Want better roads? Make it easier to open gravel mines in Michigan, unions sayYue Stella Yu
Two Michigan State shooting survivors plan to sue, citing MSU negligenceIsabel Lohman
Michigan civil rights panel asks: Are LGBTQ library book bans discriminatory?Jonathan Oosting
Michigan reports new lows (the good kind) on COVIDRobin Erb, Mike Wilkinson
Michigan Capitol to scan for guns, boost security by SeptemberYue Stella Yu
Why would young people move to Michigan? Whitmer panel explores optionsYue Stella Yu
Fire danger eases in much of Michigan; Upper Peninsula still at high riskJanelle D. James
Kristina Karamo: Presidential vote shakeup ‘best solution’ for Michigan GOPJonathan Oosting
Opinion | Juneteenth is an opportunity to inspire next generationOrlene Hawks
Opinion | Governor’s population council a chance for smart ideas to shineKen Horn
Michigan Supreme Court considers requiring use of preferred pronouns in courtroomsLauren Gibbons
Michigan GOP plans shakeup of presidential primary, shift power to caucusesJonathan Oosting
Free fishing, state parks, boat access, ORV trails this weekend in MichiganJanelle D. James
Opinion | Why Michigan environment and industry groups are joining forcesMadhu Anderson, Caroline Liethen
How a tiny U.P. school became a national model for Native American educationRon French
Opinion | Michigan charter school boards ensure financial accountabilityNichole Wells Stallworth
Green burials, ash jewelry are a thing now in Michigan. Can state law adjust?Riley Hodder
Watch out for Taylor Swift ticket scams in Detroit, Dana Nessel warnsIrena Li
Donald Trump faces second indictment, weeks before visit to MichiganLauren Gibbons
Opinion | Michigan public universities can help lead a population revival Mia Murphy
Michigan State plans memorial for shooting victims as part of $2M in donationsIsabel Lohman
Opinion | The case for bringing back film incentives to MichiganChristopher Cosmos
Michigan population woes persist: Thousands leave for Sun Belt, Census showsMike Wilkinson
Bridge Lunch Break to discuss efforts to improve communities, boost populationAmber DeLind
Bill banning hair-based discrimination in Michigan headed to governor’s deskLauren Gibbons
From 'Cocaine Bear' to Dungeons & Dragons, Michigan DNR turns to humorIrena Li
Michigan bills would give farmers ‘right to repair’ tractors, equipmentAshley Zhou
Michigan cities add burn bans as wildfire danger remains high amid droughtJanelle D. James
Michigan begins ‘new chapter for voting.’ What changes are coming in 2024Lauren Gibbons
Michigan State University expands ability to issue emergency alertsIsabel Lohman
‘Hands-free’ distracted driving law takes effect June 30 in MichiganLauren Gibbons
Michigan air quality poor due to wildfires, millions under advisoryJena Brooker, Janelle D. James
Can climate migrants offset Michigan’s population woes? Maybe, experts sayKelly House
Ford and GM answer Wall Street questions about when EVs will be profitablePaula Gardner
Lawmakers take steps to ban conversion therapy in MichiganLauren Gibbons