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Michigan news: Bridge archive

TitleDateAuthor
Yes, Canada geese are annoying. But should they be gassed to death in Michigan?Laura Herberg
Whitmer wants more men in Michigan colleges and job training. What to knowIsabel Lohman
Michigan tax deadline April 15; ice storm victims can ask for more timeJanelle D. James
Troubled teens caught in middle of Michigan treatment facility shuffleJordyn Hermani
Opinion | It’s time to address Michigan’s behavioral health capacity nightmareMatthew Bierlein
Trump order jeopardizes voting rights for Michigan military members overseasHayley Harding, Votebeat
Watch Bridge Culture Club discussion of 'Enough to Lose' with author RS DeerenJackquelyn Garrett
Trump pauses ‘reciprocal’ tariffs. What it means for MichiganLauren Gibbons
Deer are running amok in suburban Michigan. Is it time to shoot them?Laura Herberg
Opinion | Michigan would pay dearly for Trump pause on refugee resettlementAlaina Jacskon, Rob Fowler
Opinion | Permitting precedent imperils Michigan’s watersBeth Wallace
Trump praises Whitmer, vows to ramp up Asian carp fight to 'save Lake Michigan'Lauren Gibbons
Colder winter a hopeful sign for this year's fruit crop, Michigan growers sayJanelle D. James
Climate change making Great Lakes water birds sickClara Lincolnhol, Capital News Service
Unlocking the secrets of Michigan’s ‘superagers,’ who defy golden yearsRobin Erb
Opinion | Responsible roads plan will repair local infrastructureJamie Thompson, Rylee Linting
Mike Duggan, Matt Hall push for new Michigan fund to fight crimeJordyn Hermani
Trump tariffs jolt Michigan: businesses eye cuts; shoppers tighten belts Lauren Gibbons, Kelly House
Opinion | A time for courage: U-M and DEIH. Luke Shaefer
Whitmer mum on ‘critical’ Michigan Senate seat. Critics blame politicsSimon D. Schuster
After ice storm, more than a dozen Michigan state parks remain closed indefinitelyLaura Herberg
Trump administration strips legal residency of international students at CMU, U-MKelly House
Days after storms, thousands still without power. That’s the norm in MichiganJustin A. Hinkley
Michigan's state Superintendent Michael Rice will retire later this yearIsabel Lohman, Ron French
In debt and in limbo: Uncertain times for student-loan borrowers in MichiganIsabel Lohman
Screening tool gets second look amid bump in youth detention ratesDaniel Schoenherr, Capital News Service
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: April 4, 2025: More trivia for a brighter tomorrowJoel Kurth
Yes, allergy season is starting earlier in MichiganJanelle D. James
Michigan: 15 noncitizens suspected of voting in presidential electionHayley Harding, Votebeat
Michigan drug recovery, worker housing in limbo after Trump funding freezeRon French, Justin A. Hinkley
Planned Parenthood’s Michigan closures leave UP without an abortion clinicMike Wilkinson
Opinion | The case to save the UPDave Prestin
Michigan education officials may have overstated impact of Trump fund freezeIsabel Lohman
Trump announces sweeping new tariffs: What they mean for MichiganLauren Gibbons
Lantern Festival, bird and plant walks help you get outside this week, MichiganLaura Herberg
Two laws in 90 days: Michigan’s new divided Legislature off to slow startJordyn Hermani
Watch Bridge Lunch Break on the challenges of aging in MichiganLeslie J. Allen
Mallory McMorrow on Michigan US Senate run: ‘New leaders’ need to fix ‘mess’Simon D. Schuster
Tariff timeline: Trump’s trade actions and how they impact MichiganLauren Gibbons
As Michigan fights chronic absenteeism, could employers hold the key?Lori Higgins, Chalkbeat Detroit
Michigan legalizes paid surrogacy in sweeping overhaul of parentage lawsLauren Gibbons
Nessel sues as Trump health cuts hit Michigan disease, addiction programsKelly House
Trump reverses cuts to Great Lakes lamprey program, but uncertainty remainsKelly House
Michigan education officials cry foul after US abruptly cuts off COVID fundsIsabel Lohman
Michigan lawmakers begin public pitches for earmarks under new transparency ruleSimon D. Schuster
DOGE lays out $394M in Michigan health cuts. But what does it mean?Kelly House, Robin Erb, Lauren Gibbons
Jocelyn Benson spent $9M on new transparency portal. Critics say it’s a messSimon D. Schuster
Opinion | Reckless cuts to Medicaid would threaten Michigan’s health, economyJames K. Haveman
US, Canada long managed Great Lakes together; that era could be ending Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, WBEZ, Izzy Ross, IPR
Michigan community colleges want to lure male students. Bass fishing anyone?Camila Bello Castro, Capital News Service