Michigan House OK’s ban on using smartphones in public and charter schools across the state. Students could still carry ‘dumb’ phones without access to TikTok.
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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What Garlin Gilchrist’s switch means for Michigan governor, SOS races
Jocelyn Benson is happy Garlin Gilchrist is no longer running for governor. Democrats already running for secretary of state aren’t happy he’s joined their race, arguing the post is ‘not a consolation prize.’
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Michigan helps employers build housing in Detroit, Kalamazoo as fund runs dry
Michigan housing agency awards final $3.2M remaining in employer-assisted housing dollars for projects in Detroit and Kalamazoo.
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Michigan EV fees spike under road funding deal, now nation’s highest
Michigan has nearly doubled electric vehicle registration fees for 2026 as part of last year’s road funding deal, which triggered an overlooked provision of state law. As EV drivers call foul, a legislative fix seems unlikely.
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Michigan reverses $645M in ‘unconstitutional’ cuts. GOP vows lawsuit
Michigan is resuming planned spending after Attorney General Dana Nessel declared a House GOP vote to cut $645M was ‘unconstitutional.’ The House response? See you in court.
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After ‘chaotic’ year, Michigan leaders eye transparency, literacy, taxes
Michigan’s top legislative Democrat wants to expand the Freedom of Information Act in 2026. The top Republican wants to cut property taxes. In an election year, can anything get done?
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Michigan’s minimum wage is going up in 2026. Here’s why
Michigan’s minimum and sub-minimum wages will increase on Jan. 1, 2026. Not everyone is happy about that.
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Michigan OK’s ticket bot ban as Legislature quietly ends 2025
Inspired by resale price spikes that plagued Taylor Swift’s 2024 Eras Tour, Michigan will soon outlaw online ticket scalping bots.
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Michigan Republicans push ‘red flag’ gun law repeal: ‘We do not need this’
A law to temporarily remove guns from a person at risk of hurting themselves or others could be on the chopping block under a House GOP proposal.
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Michigan fire, education officials ‘gut punched’ by House GOP funding cuts
After controversial funding cuts for a new fire truck nursing program and more, House Speaker Matt Hall calls fellow Republicans with concerns ‘budget traitors.’