Michigan’s Capitol is getting a secret new security upgrade. Want to know more about the taxpayer-funded project? Too bad, says the commission responsible for its approval.
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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House Republicans sue Jocelyn Benson over Michigan election materials
Michigan House Republicans move to sue SOS Jocelyn Benson over what they say is her failure to turn over election training materials.
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Gretchen Whitmer urged bipartisan cooperation. Michigan lawmakers quickly clashed
Michigan can do ‘hard things’ if Democrats and Republicans come together, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday. Moments later, legislative leaders pointed fingers at each other in a tense exchange.
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New housing, old school debates: 6 takeaways from Mackinac Policy Conference
Michigan political and business leaders are adjusting to island life at the annual Mackinac Policy Conference. Here’s what to know about the first full day.
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Q&A: Michigan housing director says tariffs, ‘uncertainty’ posing challenges
Michigan wants to help build or rehabilitate 115,000 homes by September 2026. Economic uncertainty and federal funding threats aren’t helping, according to Amy Hovey, executive director and CEO of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
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Michigan allots $5.4 million for worker housing, down payment help
Michigan awards $5.4M in grant funding to 7 employers across the state looking to help their employees with finding housing.
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As lawmakers prep budget, economists warn tariffs may cost Michigan 13,000 jobs
Experts: Michigan may lose 13,000 jobs due to tariffs, lawmakers will have $456 million less than expected for state budget.
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Matt Hall storms Lansing: Insulting, unapologetic and 'winning every week'
Proponents and detractors alike call him “Trumpy.” Meet House Speaker Matt Hall, the controversial new power player shaking up the Michigan Capitol.
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Nessel: ‘Grave concerns,’ but no more charges in $25M Michigan earmark probe
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says corruption charges against a former legislative staffer show the need for guardrails to “prevent fraudsters from stealing our hard working tax dollars.”
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Michigan Senate Dems finalizing $84.5B budget: Time for House to ‘get serious’
The $84.5 billion spending plan advancing in the Senate includes $3 billion for long-term road funding. The catch: Democrats don’t yet know where that money will come from.