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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Opinion | It’s time to applaud and support Michigan school counselorsPatrick O'Connor
Northern Michigan towns embrace marijuana, while many suburbs still opt outJack Timothy Harrison, Capital News Service
Opinion | Hunters have outsized influence on Michigan wildlife policyOlivia Lubig
Michigan Democrats seek to codify LGBTQ civil-rights protectionsYue Stella Yu
What is Michigan’s free pre-K program for 4-year-olds? Q+A with an expertIsabel Lohman, Jonathan Oosting
Michigan tax refund 2023: How long does it take and other questionsJanelle D. James
Gretchen Whitmer wants free preschool for all. But is Michigan ready?Jonathan Oosting, Isabel Lohman
Opinion | Michigan energy policy should be driven by an energy jobs agenda Laura Sherman
Opinion | Mackinac Island makes the case for expanding U.S. worker visasTodd Callewaert
Opinion | $35 insulin cap and free shingles vaccine a blessing for seniors Linda Vail
Michigan teacher unions back Right-to-Work repeal though it won’t help themTracie Mauriello, Chalkbeat Detroit
Michigan tax cut: Deal could emerge next week. It’s messy. What to knowYue Stella Yu
Detroit opens two 24-hour warming centers amid frigid temperaturesNushrat Rahman
Medicaid review could drop 400,000 Michigan residents from coverage Ted Roelofs
Opinion | Michigan must play role in setting water rates, ensuring access Debbie Dingell, Bonnifer Ballard, Sylvia Orduño, Jennifer Read
Opinion | Repealing Right-to-Work is a bad deal for Michigan autoworkersTerry Bowman
Michigan Senate panel removes flunking from third grade reading law Isabel Lohman
Democrats win, GOP upset as Michigan votes to move up presidential primaryYue Stella Yu
Can more cash transform Michigan’s middling schools? We may find out soonIsabel Lohman
East Lansing cut school security. After several fights, it reversed courseJanelle D. James
Democrats, out of power for decades, passing bills in record time in LansingLauren Gibbons
Business group to Michigan Legislature: Extend tax cuts to more seniorsYue Stella Yu
Michigan businesses with hourly workers fret over continued pay hikes Paula Gardner
Michigan plastics company forced to probe PFAS contamination, cover costsKelly House
COVID-positive Democrat cast votes at Michigan Capitol, despite protocolsYue Stella Yu, Jonathan Oosting
Farmland near Grand Ledge could be Michigan megasite for high-tech project Paula Gardner
In Alpena, a bold effort to graduate more high-level Michigan nurses Isabel Lohman
A school fight, a gun, and a Michigan community demands actionJanelle D. James
Bed Bath & Beyond’s decline breeds opportunity for Michigan retail centersPaula Gardner
Michigan lawmakers OK tax cuts for 1M residents, $1.1B spending planJonathan Oosting
College enrollments stay down in Michigan. Blame paychecks and the pandemic?Mike Wilkinson, Isabel Lohman
Road salt, a stealthy pollutant, is damaging Michigan waters Brett Walton, Circle of Blue
Michigan Senate votes to move up presidential primary, but GOP may thwart planJonathan Oosting
Fewer Michigan snow days this winter means more days in classroomsJanelle D. James
Minimum wage increase set for February blocked by Michigan courtPaula Gardner, Lauren Gibbons
Hantz tree farm falls short on solving east side blightJena Brooker
Gretchen Whitmer on guns: ‘The time for only thoughts and prayers is over.’ Yue Stella Yu
Gretchen Whitmer: Expand Michigan Reconnect program for community collegeIsabel Lohman
Gretchen Whitmer State of the State: Tax cuts, gun reform, expand pre-KJonathan Oosting, Lauren Gibbons, Yue Stella Yu
Watch Bridge discussion about water priorities in the 2023 LegislatureRebecca Fedewa
Watch Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2023 State of the State speechJanelle D. James
Michigan Democrats aim to tighten environment regs, reduce industry controlKelly House
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer open to charging tolls on Michigan roadsJonathan Oosting
Michigan clerks: We need more money, guidance to implement early votingYue Stella Yu
Gretchen Whitmer State of the State: How to watch and what to expect Janelle D. James
Michigan tax cuts could total $1.6B; Democrats won’t block income tax rollbackJonathan Oosting
Michigan tries to lure tech workers after layoffs at Google, other giantsPaula Gardner
Michigan doles out millions in pork in secret. Will Democrats pledge reform? Mike Wilkinson
Opinion | Michigan school culture warriors lost, but they remain a threatBecky Olson
Michigan parks need more summer workers to help with spike in visitorsJanelle D. James