Michigan lost about 8,000 jobs over the past 12 months, according to economists. But tax collections are higher than expected, giving lawmakers flexibility as they negotiate the state budget.
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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Michigan housing crunch sparks rare bipartisan push — and backlash
Lawmakers have lots of ideas to fix Michigan’s affordable housing crisis — but so far, little consensus. Will this be the year?
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House votes to nix Michigan’s 100% clean energy goal, but it’s DOA in Senate
House Republican leaders argued the law prioritizes clean energy at the expense of affordability. Senate Democratic leaders said the repeal has ‘no chance’ of advancing in their chamber.
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Nessel: Businesswoman stole from state, tapped political ties for $20M grant
Attorney General Dana Nessel alleges businesswoman Fay Beydoun stole state funds after using political connections to secure a $20 million budget earmark.
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Whitmer backs federal gas tax holiday, resists Michigan fuel tax cut
As gas prices soar amid war in the Middle East, some states have suspended taxes on gas. Will Michigan consider the same?
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Michigan Democrats pass budget, omit Whitmer’s ‘tone deaf’ sin tax hike
Fellow Democrats in the Senate approve $88.1 billion budget that increases K-12, university spending but omits the governor’s request for an increase on tobacco and vapes to offset Medicaid cuts.
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How one Michigan election could upend Gretchen Whitmer’s last year
Voters in Midland, Bay and Saginaw counties have not had a state senator in nearly 500 days. Who they elect Tuesday could reshape Michigan politics for the remainder of the year — and beyond.
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Ex-Michigan party leaders: Time to ditch nominating conventions
Following a combative Michigan Democratic Party convention, a bipartisan duo is pushing a plan to let voters nominate attorney general and secretary of state candidates through primary elections instead.
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Michigan Democrats push party left. Will voters follow?
Big progressive wins at the Michigan Democratic Party’s April convention have some weighing the party’s chances in November.
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Michigan Dems back Garlin Gilchrist and Eli Savit, oust U-M’s Jordan Acker
Michigan Democrats on Sunday endorsed Garlin Gilchrist for secretary of state and Eli Savit for attorney general, while ousting University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker.