State Rep. Karen Whitsett won’t support the repeal of abortion restrictions, leaving Democrats little room to pass bills in a tightly divided Legislature.
Jonathan Oosting
Jonathan is a deputy editor for Bridge Michigan. He helps plan and execute in-depth reporting and campaign coverage. As a longtime political reporter, Jonathan was named 2021 Journalist of the Year by the Michigan Press Association. He and a colleague shared that honor again in 2023, when they were also named Journalists of the Year by the Society of Professional Journalists – Detroit Chapter. Jonathan covered the state Capitol for The Detroit News and MLive before joining Bridge in September of 2019. He's from Grand Rapids, lives in Lansing and loves spending time Up North.
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Michigan GOP leadership to meet on Mackinac. Only thing missing: GOP leaders
Amid party infighting, many of the state’s top elected Republicans are skipping this year’s Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference.
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Michigan lawmakers OK universal lead screening for young children
All young children in Michigan would undergo lead screening — unless their parents object — under legislation heading to the desk of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for expected signature.
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Michigan State to Mel Tucker: We will fire you for ‘moral turpitude’
Michigan State is moving to fire the football coach, serving a notice of intent to terminate the remainder of his $95 million contract amid a sexual harassment investigation.
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Michigan reaping millions by ‘hiding’ unclaimed money worth less than $50
Michigan lets owners claim lost or abandoned property online. Unlike other states, Michigan doesn’t list small amounts, which allowed it to keep nearly $190 million.
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How Michigan makes $122M per year keeping unclaimed, missing money from residents
Michigan holds — and has already spent most of — more than $2 billion that it does not technically own. It’s your money. And critics say the state should do more to give it back.
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Whitmer pushes clean energy, paid leave in Michigan; offers few specifics
The Democratic governor offers a broad wish list for the fall Legislature. She says she’s leaving many details blank to prompt negotiations. Republicans predict the plans will raise taxes.
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Lawsuit: Michigan’s $714 million income tax cut should be permanent
Should a tax cut that Democratic officials declared temporary actually be permanent? Conservative groups are suing to find out.
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Gov. Whitmer to seek repeal of 'antiquated' abortion restrictions in Michigan
The governor on Wednesday will call to eliminate ‘antiquated’ limits. Activists are targeting 24-hour waiting period, parental consent, special regulations on abortion clinics.
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Indictment: Trump lies about Michigan dead voters part of ‘criminal enterprise’
Monday night’s indictment from Georgia features accusations that Trump and his allies spread falsehoods about Michigan to try to overturn the 2020 election