Two Democrats report bomb threats, while two others say they’ve received death threats related to a state House prayer shortly after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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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What would a Michigan government shutdown look like? Here’s what happened before
As Whitmer ‘contingency’ plans for a state government shutdown, past plans point to potential impact, including parks and office closures, road construction delays and more.
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‘Credible bomb threat’ cleared from Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist’s home
Michigan Democratic Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist receives “credible bomb threat” one day after shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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Michigan Republican dies hours after beating false elector charges. Case took a ‘toll’
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Michigan false electors case dismissed, Nessel not ruling out appeal
A Lansing judge dismissed felony charges against 15 Michigan Republicans who had been charged in a so-called false electors scheme following the 2020 presidential election.
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Whitmer admin ‘contingency’ planning for potential Michigan government shutdown
A Michigan budget official says “contingency planning” has begun for a possible state government shutdown Oct. 1. Here’s what that means.
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Michigan’s capital plans new approach to homelessness: A pod city
Lansing officials plan to use 50 mini housing pods in a novel approach to help alleviate homelessness in the Capitol city. Will it work?
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As Michigan lawmakers fight, bipartisan transparency and public safety bills flounder
It’s not just the budget: Hundreds of policy proposals are stalled in the Michigan Legislature, including broadly bipartisan bills to improve government transparency, public safety and limit cellphone use in schools.
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Michigan panel OKs signature-gathering to ban political spending by ‘monopoly’ utilities
State canvassers on Friday greenlit a petition effort to ban utility money in politics. A legal challenge may be coming for the effort.
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Survey: 1-in-10 Michigan districts cut class staff for new school year
The downsizing comes as federal funding expires and amid uncertainty over a state budget.