Late $1.8M surge for John James tests Michigan campaign finance law
With a DeVos assist, Michigan GOP pumps $1.8 million into John James’ campaign in final weeks of the gubernatorial race. Democrats say it violates state law.
Fact checks, takeaways: Donald Trump rips Dems, downplays gas prices in Michigan
Donald Trump made bold claims about Democrats Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson Sunday. Here are the facts.
Fact checks, takeaways: Barack Obama blasts Trump, touts El-Sayed, in Detroit
Former President Barack Obama implored Michigan voters to ‘rein in some of the foolishness’ of the Trump administration and said Abdul El-Sayed can finish the job on healthcare.
To fix Michigan schools, experts urge better reading skills, less politics
A group of education experts urged audience members at the Bridge Michigan Issues Summit to volunteer in schools, vote for candidates who value education and set aside individual differences to work toward a common plan to improve schools.
Fact check: Abdul El-Sayed not a ‘fake doctor’ or licensed physician
President Donald Trump and Mike Rogers have called Abdul El-Sayed a ‘fake doctor.’ He’s called himself a ‘physician.’ Here are the facts.
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, Oct. 23: Prove your smarts
It’s been another busy week in Michigan. Can you answer these 10 questions about the week in politics, property and life?
University enrollment drops 2% in Michigan, first drop in three years
Nearly all of the state’s 15 public universities experienced an enrollment drop, with LSSU, EMU and NMU showing the highest rates of decline.
Abdul El-Sayed vs. Mike Rogers: These voting groups may decide the Michigan race
Like President Donald Trump before them, Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers are attempting to forge new coalitions to win Michigan. These are the voters who could make the difference.
Poll: Older Michiganders give Medicare little thought. That’s risky
As insurers withdraw Medicare Advantage plans from the market, those beneficiaries especially face big choices that include a rare opportunity.
A Michigan clerk tried to kick voters off rolls. How her county, state stopped her
The saga of Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop shows how lingering mistrust from 2020 still hangs over elections — not only on the national level, but even from the local officials who sit at the heart of the system.
Fact check: John James bought second home, but no evidence he left his district
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson claims Republican rival John James moved to a multimillion-dollar home outside his congressional district. He did buy what he called a vacation home, but there’s no evidence he moved there.
Fact check: Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers debate trade, money, immigration, more
Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers met on the debate stage for the second and final time before Election Day. Here are the facts.
Elections, data centers, education take center stage at Bridge Issues Summit
More than 375 people attended or tuned into Bridge Michigan’s inaugural Issues Summit, a half-day convening with journalist-led conversations about the issues shaping Michigan’s future.
Full video: Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers debate in Michigan US Senate race
Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers debated for the last time in Michigan’s heavily contested US Senate race. Watch full video here.
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