Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan is providing ‘access to free pre-K for every 4-year-old.’ But less than half of eligible kids are expected to enroll.
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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Kamala Harris, Tim Walz in Michigan: 'We're not going back' to Donald Trump
Harris and Walz use mass rally in Detroit airport hangar to argue Trump would take the country backward.
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Michigan primary results: Shri Thanedar wins, likely secures reelection
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar is expected to win reelection in his heavily Democratic district after topping Detroit City Council member Mary Waters in the primary.
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Michigan election results: Carl Marlinga wins race to take on Rep. John James
Former Judge Carl Marlina wins 10th Congressional District Democratic primary, setting up a rematch with first-term Republican U.S. Rep. John James.
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What to know about Michigan’s pending minimum wage changes
Minimum wage workers and tipped employees face an immediate pay boost in February after a court ruling on Wednesday. Businesses say the effects could be dire; unclear is whether the Legislature will step in.
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Michigan minimum wage to rise, tipped wage to disappear, under blockbuster ruling
A Michigan Supreme Court ruling will likely raise the minimum wage to over $12 an hour in February and higher in future years, giving a raise to tens of thousands of workers. Business leaders called it ‘catastrophic.’
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Whitmer signs record $83B Michigan budget. What to know
From ditching electric vehicle rebates to expanding preschool access statewide — a look inside Michigan’s newly signed $83 billion budget.
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Michigan hands-free driving law year one: 19,000 tickets, fewer crashes
Michigan implemented a law in 2023 to crack down on distracted driving. Preliminary data suggests that it’s working.
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Gretchen Whitmer knocks down VP talk: ‘I’m not leaving Michigan’
The governor endorses Vice President Kamala Harris and seemed to end speculation of her 2024 aspirations, telling reporters on Monday ‘I’m not going anywhere.’
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Democratic voters backed Biden in Michigan primary. His exit is ‘really wild’
‘It’s probably going to turn the world upside down,’ one Michigan voter said after President Joe Biden announced he is ending his re-election campaign. Other reactions ranged from shock, resignation, hope and apathy.