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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
What is Michigan Right-to-Work: How law impacted wages, jobs, unionsMike Wilkinson
Universal background check gun bills clear Michigan HouseJonathan Oosting
Michigan House votes to repeal Right-to-Work, restore prevailing wageJonathan Oosting
MSU shooting victim’s mom testifies for gun safety laws Isabel Lohman, Jonathan Oosting
Michigan State shooting: University lacked security common on other campusesMike Wilkinson
Historic day for LGBTQ rights, as anti-discrimination bill goes to Whitmer Jonathan Oosting
Michigan Senate votes to repeal abortion penalties under 1931 banJonathan Oosting
Inflation relief checks v. income tax cuts. What saves you more in Michigan?Isabel Lohman, Jonathan Oosting
As Michigan boosts school security after shootings, how much is too much? Ted Roelofs
House Democrats plan vote on Right-to-Work repealJonathan Oosting
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer poised to sign repeal of Michigan read-or-flunk lawJonathan Oosting
Many leadership positions at risk in Detroit schools as COVID-19 relief dries upEthan Bakuli , Chalkbeat Detroit
Bridge Michigan expands again, hiring reporter and digital marketing associateBridge Staff
Should Michigan schools teach cursive? Some say yes.Isabel Lohman
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs Michigan tax relief, minus $180 checksJonathan Oosting
Trade group: Michigan’s lousy roads getting lousier, need $3.9B more per yearLauren Gibbons
Michigan asks EPA to allow it to discount Detroit air quality dataNina Ignaczak, Planet Detroit
Utilities gave big to Michigan lawmakers now weighing reforms, records showYue Stella Yu
Opinion | Spend $500 million on outdoors to boost Michigan for decadesRich Bowman
Opinion | Extract Michigan’s raw materials to boost our EV futureColin Seals
Program offers familiar setting for elderly, respite for caregivers in MichiganPatricia Anstett
Michigan stopped Ohio toxic waste last week, but we import waste every day Janelle D. James
Democrats push Michigan gun reforms. Here’s what the laws are nowRon French
Michigan Supreme Court hearing on auto no-fault reform: What to knowLauren Gibbons
Michigan State shooting victims: Two more students released from hospital Isabel Lohman
Study calls mask mandates into question, putting health experts on defenseJoanna Broder
Attorney General Dana Nessel confirmed she was the subject of an antisemitic threat Janelle D. James
Michigan House votes to repeal 1931 abortion banLauren Gibbons
Michigan voters are skeptical of EVs and the value of college in new pollPaula Gardner
Michigan preschool expansion hits a snag as some providers face funding cutsKoby Levin, Chalkbeat
Michigan lawmakers clear $1.3B spending bill with $630M for Ford EV battery plant Lauren Gibbons
‘We’re so angry.’ MSU students urge gun safety at Lansing hearingLauren Gibbons, Isabel Lohman
MSU police can’t explain 13-minute alert gap, remain mum on shooting detailsJonathan Oosting, Mike Wilkinson
New Michigan scholarship seeks to fill jobs at state’s EV companiesPaula Gardner
Classroom locks, active intruder training promised after MSU shootingsIsabel Lohman, Mike Wilkinson
Michigan Democrats begin repeal of 1931 abortion banJonathan Oosting
Michigan Senate votes to add LGBTQ protections to anti-discrimination lawLauren Gibbons
National popular vote for president builds momentum in MichiganJonathan Oosting
Michigan lawmakers send Whitmer tax cuts; $180 payments are deadLauren Gibbons
Michigan Senate OKs $1.3B spending deal: $630M for Ford battery plant prepLauren Gibbons
Michigan’s local road conditions improved slightly, but projections still bleakLauren Gibbons
Michigan youth in mental health crisis: Could more screening help? Ted Roelofs
U.S. Judge: Flint has 5 months to finish long-overdue lead pipe replacementKelly House
Michigan State shooting: Alerts to students delayed as police rushed to campusJonathan Oosting, Mike Wilkinson
Opinion | Michigan ‘red flag’ laws infringe on due process and don’t work Graham Filler, Andrew Fink
Opinion | Older Michiganders don’t get the mental health support they needJacob Kagan, Peggy Johnson
Michigan Democrats pressure utilities: more credits for power outagesJanelle D. James
Gun violence in Michigan subject of next Lunch Break eventAmber DeLind
Racial disparities in Michigan COVID-19 deaths all but gone, panel findsTed Roelofs
MSU shooting: fourth victim identified, discharged from hospital Isabel Lohman