As Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushes free preschool for all, private providers are worried that state House and Senate plans could force them to close instead of expand service.
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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Michigan splash pad shooter was a known risk. 'Red flag' law didn't stop him
Authorities say splash pad shooter showed signs of mental illness, but no one reported him under Michigan’s new ‘red flag’ gun confiscation law.
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Michigan splash pad shooting: What we know, and what to expect next
After a shooting in Rochester Hills wounded nine on Saturday, some are wondering whether any of Michigan’s recently enacted gun laws could have quashed the problem before it occurred.
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Michigan elections FAQ: Are candidate disqualifications the new norm?
State and local election officials disqualified 27 candidates from the 2024 ballot this year. Is this our new normal?
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Abortion pill challenge tossed by Supreme Court. What it means for Michigan
U.S. Supreme Court justices Thursday upheld access nationwide to an abortion-incucing medication called mifepristone, which was used in more than half of Michigan abortions in 2022.
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‘Deepfake’ pornography ban passes Michigan House with bipartisan support
In bipartisan vote, Michigan House approves fines and penalties for creating ‘deepfake’ pornography of a person without their consent.
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Why Michigan cows may hold key to stopping bird flu spread
Michigan poultry farmers have a beef with cattle, arguing the state has largely ignored calls for additional cow containment measures to stop the aggressive bird flu virus that has spread across several counties.
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Severe weather costs Michigan millions. Can funding meet demands?
Michigan is grappling with increasingly expensive climate-related weather incidents and disasters. But the state’s primary recovery fund is $15 million short of projected costs.
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StubHub backs Michigan effort to battle ticket bots
As bots snatch up and resell tickets at much higher prices, Michigan hopes to beat them back with legislation. At least one reseller agency agrees.
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Michigan elections FAQ: How are absentee ballot drop boxes monitored?
Readers ask, Bridge answers: Here are the rules for Michigan absentee ballot dropboxes.