Working late Thursday, the Michigan House advances a $70B funding plan for schools and state government. But a self-imposed deadline is looming for the Senate.
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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New York suspends Rudy Giuliani law license following false claims about Michigan election, while the former president tells followers to vote GOP senators behind report debunking fraud ‘the hell out of office.
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Needy families, local governments and more benefit from a truce in a months-long standoff in Lansing over federal aid. Another $4.4 billion for schools is stalled.
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GOP investigation finds no Michigan vote fraud, deems many claims ‘ludicrous’
Long-awaited investigation repudiates conspiracy theories and recommends Attorney General Dana Nessel launch probe of those who spread claims for personal gain.
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Michigan House Republicans: End $300 pandemic unemployment benefit
Business groups say the enhanced benefits make it harder to find employees. Democrats disagree, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is not expected to sign the legislation.
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Michigan Supreme Court puts state emergency powers law on chopping block
The court Friday ordered the state canvassing board to certify Unlock Michigan petitions, paving the way for the Republican-led Legislature to repeal an invalidated law Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used to issue unilateral emergency orders early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Michigan GOP to Secretary of State: Extend licenses, end appointment system
Michigan’s Senate extends expired licenses and waives fees in a bid to force Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to abandon her appointment-only system for branch services.
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Michigan lawmakers: Ethics reform will build public trust. Critics: Not likely
Unlike all but two states, Michigan does not require lawmakers to publicly disclose financial data. Reforms passed Wednesday would keep it that, requiring disclosures to a private panel.
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GOP income tax reform would be ‘nail in coffin’ for Michigan cities, some say
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Breonna Taylor’s mother to Michigan lawmakers: Ban police no-knock warrants
Breonna Taylor’s mom tells Michigan lawmakers to ban no-knock warrants as the Legislature considers reforming the practice, which allows police to enter a private premises without announcing their presence.