Michigan House Republicans last week abruptly cut money for a nonprofit that provides wigs to kids with cancer as part of a broader push to cancel unspent funds.
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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Stefanie Lambert, ex-clerk to stand trial in Michigan election tampering case
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Michigan Republicans: ‘Immediately reinstate’ ban on mail-order abortion pills
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Lions’ Sam LaPorta pushing to limit dog experimentation in Michigan
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is among a growing list of celebrities backing legislation to end painful testing on dogs in Michigan.
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50-year mortgage? What Trump’s home loan push could mean for Michigan
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Michigan defends new pot tax, arguing it doesn’t alter voter-approved law
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