Opponents contend Michigan ballot Proposal 2 to get ‘money out of politics’ would do little to curb spending by out-of-state and dark money groups. Here are the facts.
Jordyn Hermani
As part of the Capitol team, Jordyn Hermani covers state policy and politics, tracking the Legislature, the state budget and elections. Before joining Bridge, she wrote for MLive as its statewide politics and culture reporter and for Gongwer Michigan as its state House reporter.
A 2018 graduate of Central Michigan University, Jordyn lives in Lansing with her husband and two cats.
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Supreme Court weighs fate of blocked Michigan citizenship voting proposal
As Michigan finalizes its ballot, a group seeking to require proof of citizenship to vote in future elections is asking the US Supreme Court to revive a proposal blocked by the state.
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JD Vance stumps for Michigan GOP; swipes at El-Sayed for wife comments
Vice President JD Vance was back in Michigan this week, stumping for GOP candidates while making the case against Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate
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Michigan houses are old and getting older. It’s a ‘huge problem’ for state
The median Michigan home was built in 1973. As Michigan tries to add housing to meet demand, the age of existing homes poses its own challenges, including higher repair bills that can deter buyers.
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Michigan GOP: Lots of talk about Dems, little about Trump, at convention
Republicans gathered in Mount Pleasant to paint themselves as bulwarks against Democratic ‘insanity.’ But few mentioned the president, whose approval ratings are the worst of his administration.
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Fact check: Would ‘money out of politics’ proposal stifle free speech?
Would ballot campaign to ban large utilities like DTE from making political donations suppress free speech protected by the First Amendment, as critics claim? Here are the facts.
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State: Voter citizenship proposal shouldn’t make Michigan ballot
A group trying to require proof of citizenship and tougher ID rules for Michigan elections did not submit enough valid signatures to put its proposal on the Nov. 3 ballot, according to the state Bureau of Elections.
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Dem AG candidate Eli Savit: ‘Common sense’ to ban bump stocks, ghost guns
Democratic attorney general candidate Eli Savit said Friday he supports banning ghost guns and bump stocks, expressing hope the Michigan Legislature could enact those laws next year.
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John James taps Rep. Jay DeBoyer as running mate in Michigan governor’s race
Republican gubernatorial candidate John James has selected state Rep. Jay DeBoyer to be his running mate. Meet the two-term lawmaker.
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Progressives won big Michigan primaries. Now comes the hard part
Abdul El-Sayed headlined a banner day for Michigan progressives. But experts say their primary wins could complicate the general election for Democrats.