Michigan’s newly divided Legislature has sent just two bills to the governor in three months. Said one leader: ‘It’s very hard to get big policy issues done when the other side is suing you.’
Jordyn Hermani
Jordyn covers state policy and politics for Bridge Michigan. Prior to joining the Capitol crew, she wrote for MLive as its statewide politics and culture reporter and with Gongwer Michigan as its state House reporter. She lives in Lansing with her husband and two cats. When not writing, you can catch her watching hockey or horror movies — though, usually not at the same time. Get in touch with her at jhermani@bridgemi.com or on Twitter @JordynHermani.
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Third time’s the charm for Oxford-inspired school safety bills?
More than three years after a shooting at Oxford High School, lawmakers are still debating school safety policy. Will it pass this time?
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As Michigan’s road costs rise, experts say current funding method ‘isn’t working’
As Michigan continues to spend big on roads, experts say lawmakers need to repeal and replace how that’s done.
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Old buildings, new ideas: Michiganders fight housing shortage with innovation
As Michigan continues its fight to address a shortage of housing stock, local communities are getting creative. Here’s how.
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Takeaways, fact-checks: Vance defends tariffs, urges patience in Michigan
Vice President JD Vance visited a Michigan plastics company to tout manufacturing and defend President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
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Whitmer vape tax plan would ban most flavors as ‘contraband’
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s plan to tax e-cigarettes would also ban any vape products not approved by the FDA, treating them as contraband subject to ‘seizure and forfeiture.’
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Michigan ambulance providers: We were shorted $6M. Service may suffer
Ambulance providers say a state contractor is refusing to pay them up to $6 million. Without it, statewide services may begin to suffer.
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Michigan Republicans advance income tax cut plan. Will it work?
Michigan GOP plan would cut state income tax rate from 4.25% to 4.05%. No Democrats backed the measure in committee.
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Housing voucher pause sparks fear of ‘more homelessness’ in Michigan
Michigan stopped issuing ‘Section 8’ housing vouchers in July, citing a federal funding shortfall. Nearly 60,000 of the state’s lowest-income residents remain on a waitlist, and experts say many more want to join.
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State of the State: Takeaways, fact-checks from Gretchen Whitmer’s big speech
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for a roads fix, education funding, housing and more — while making questionable claims about jobs and a tipped wage deal.