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.
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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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.
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Michigan 2020 election cases delayed as Biden-Trump rematch looms
Michigan officials charged multiple allies of former President Donald Trump with crimes following the 2020 election. Four years later, none of the cases have made it to trial yet. Here’s where they stand.
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Michigan House OKs new penalties for drivers who hit bicyclists, runners
Michigan lawmakers look to increase penalties for drivers who injure more ‘vulnerable road users’ like bikers and runners. Not everyone is on board with what that punishment should entail.
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Michigan elections FAQ: How to find candidate donors, financial disclosures
Readers ask, Bridge answers: Here’s where to find fundraising and personal financial information for state and federal candidates.
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Eight congressional candidates booted from Michigan primary ballot
Font sizes, a P.O. Box and alleged signature fraud prompted Michigan’s bipartisan canvass board to disqualify several candidates.
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Michigan $15 minimum wage hike won’t make 2024 ballot, Supreme Court rules
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Friday that an effort to raise Michigan’s minimum wage to $15 an hour will not make the 2024 ballot.
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Stabenow not endorsing in primary as Michigan’s U.S. Senate race narrows
Retiring U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow says she isn’t endorsing in the Democratic primary race to replace her, which shrunk Friday with the disqualification of businessman Nasser Beydoun.
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Gun control groups aim to close 'loophole' in Michigan protection orders
While Michigan personal protection orders can prohibit a person from possessing guns, state law does not require them to relinquish their firearms. Advocates want to change that ‘loophole,’ but critics say it’s unnecessary.