In a year like none other, we look back at the news articles that moved us most about politics.
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Posted inMichigan Government
Whitmer Kidnap Case | Alleged conspirators indicted, face hearing Thursday
On Oct. 8, the FBI claims that a Michigan militia group tried to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. This continuously updated post includes details of the case, the suspects and what’s next.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan seeks Capitol reporter to watchdog state government
Bridge seeks a reporter with a track record of breaking great stories to join our award-winning team.
Posted inMichigan Government
Need election results? Refresh these links for Michigan state, county tallies
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson warns final results of the general election may take until Friday to count.
Posted inMichigan Government
Read affidavit accusing Michigan militia group of plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer
Here is a copy of the federal affidavit accusing six men of conspiracy to kidnap the Michigan governor and put her on trial.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan news coalition urges Whitmer to release more on COVID-19 outbreaks
A group of more than 30 news outlets and transparency groups wrote to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday, asking her to require schools to report COVID-19 outbreaks faster. The information comes as cases soar among some colleges and schools.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge journalist wins fellowship to deepen work on career tech education
Ron French is one of eight journalists nationally to receive the fellowship at Princeton University. He will continue working at Bridge while participating in the fellowship remotely due to COVID-19.
Posted inMichigan Government
MI news coalition urges Gov. Whitmer to identify school COVID-19 outbreaks
A statewide group of news and government transparency groups is pushing the Whitmer administration to timely name schools and colleges in Michigan with coronavirus outbreaks as families decide whether to send children to classrooms.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan school reopening tracker: Find out if your district is starting in person or online
A few dozen districts are offering parents a choice between in-person learning and online learning. Many are starting the school year remotely and planning to transition to face-to-face instruction when conditions allow.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge is hiring. Come help us cover the Michigan 2020 elections.
Bridge is adding a temp team member to provide high-quality, nonpartisan coverage of the Michigan political campaigns.