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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Michigan braces for Trump tariffs on Canada, a $77B trade partnerLauren Gibbons
Trump orders school choice, ‘patriotic’ history. What it means for MichiganIsabel Lohman, Ron French
Gone a century, Arctic grayling return soon to Michigan. Can they survive?Kelly House
Amid fears of Trump DEI orders, MSU cancels Chinese New Year student lunchRon French
Michigan state park camping fees to increase starting Aug. 1 Janelle D. James
Potential ballot proposal seeks proof of citizenship for Michigan votersHayley Harding, Votebeat
Michigan lawmakers act on earmark, public record transparency reformsJordyn Hermani
Whitmer pitches education ‘transparency’ plan as Michigan test scores lagIsabel Lohman
Michigan test scores lag again; students fall farther behind peers in readingIsabel Lohman, Hannah Dellinger, Chalkbeat Detroit, Mike Wilkinson
Detroit test scores offer some hope, remain below other big districtsLori Higgins, Chalkbeat Detroit, Micah Walker
Trump attempts to freeze federal grants. What it means for MichiganRon French
Michigan faces new Senate battle as Gary Peters opts against reelectionJordyn Hermani
Opinion | Legislature must act to preserve tip credit, save hospitality jobsMichael Webber
‘Uncertainty’ for Michigan health officials amid Trump messaging blackoutRobin Erb
MSU cancels DEI event following Trump order, threat to investigateRon French
Michigan 2025 tax changes: new credits, tax rollbacks and deadlinesJanelle D. James
Opinion | A case for road funding without charging taxpayers a dimeKen Borton
Report: Michigan teacher workforce ‘less experienced’ than before pandemicIsabel Lohman
Trump order closes help desk in Detroit court for those facing deportationRon French
What are the iconic Michigan songs? Here’s Bridge’s playlist. What’s on yours?Joel Kurth
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Jan. 24, 2025: What a week for triviaJoel Kurth
Undergraduate enrollment up 3% at Michigan colleges and universitiesIsabel Lohman
As Trump threatens ‘sanctuary cities,’ Michigan officials ask: Who, us?Ron French
Developer: Tax subsidy would help RenCen create ‘Navy Pier-like’ destinationPaula Gardner
Rural Michigan company sees big potential in Palisades nuclear plant restartIzzy Ross, IPR
Amid Michigan overdose epidemic, push is on to support kids whose parents diedMichele Cohen Marill, MindSite News
Opinion | Support HB 4001, 4002 to protect small businesses and their employeesBrian Calley
RenCen seeks rebirth, visitors seek directions: A day inside Detroit landmarkPaula Gardner
Renaissance Center looks to future. Should taxpayers help pay the bill?Paula Gardner
Opinion | Protecting West Michigan from harmful plastic pollution starts with usRyann Jibson
Michigan Senate Dems threaten to sue GOP-run House over bills in limboSimon D. Schuster
Michigan’s EV transition in limbo as Trump halts climate spendingKelly House
Trump reverses Biden-era drug pricing order. What it means for MichiganRobin Erb
Michigan wage and sick day rules: 5 things to know about proposed changesJordyn Hermani
A million Michigan workers may lose sick leave guarantee under House planJordyn Hermani
Opinion | Bigger ideas needed to really fix Michigan’s damn roadsEric Paul Dennis, Robert Schneider
In big shifts for Michigan, Trump scrapping EV ‘mandate’ and ‘Green New Deal’Lauren Gibbons
Trump pardons Jan. 6 convicts, targets immigration. What it means for MichiganLauren Gibbons
Michigan wants to insulate 15,000 homes but needs hundreds of contractorsKelly House
As Trump sworn in, Michigan loyalists cheer in DC: ‘I have to pinch myself’Ron French
On MAGA bus from Michigan, redemption, celebration for Trump inaugurationRon French
Opinion | Treat homelessness as a sign of love deprivation, not a crimeAsha Shajahan
Snow days, cold days: How Michigan schools decide it’s time to cancel classesIsabel Lohman
Opinion | A legislative agenda for improved Michigan public educationMichael Rice
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Jan. 17, 2025: We (still) love the Lions! And trivia!Joel Kurth
Report warns fatal deer disease could jump to humans. Unlikely, Michigan saysJanelle D. James
What furor over drab Gaylord land says about Michigan’s energy transitionKelly House
Detroit lures kids to school with $200 gift cards. Perfect attendance is upLori Higgins, Chalkbeat Detroit
Republicans launch Michigan 'election integrity' panelHayley Harding, Votebeat
Planet parade 2025 and other celestial delights to keep your eyes on the skyJanelle D. James