A Michigan family’s dispute with Isabella County could help set the national precedent on what homeowners are entitled to if their property is seized and resold by the government to cover back taxes.
Lauren Gibbons
Lauren covers state politics and policy for Bridge Michigan. Prior to joining Bridge's Capitol team, she worked at MLive, where she led coverage of the state Legislature and the redistricting process, and before that covered the state Senate for MIRS News. She has covered the ins and outs of Michigan politics for nearly a decade and has won awards both for her political coverage and her work documenting the Larry Nassar sexual abuse case. Lauren grew up in the Lansing area and graduated from Michigan State University, majoring in journalism and history. She lives in Ferndale, and her party tricks include Irish dancing and telling friends what political districts they live in without looking. Reach her at lgibbons@bridgemi.com or on Twitter @LaurenMGibbons
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Michigan Hmong refugee released from ICE custody: ‘Just glad to be home’
Lue Yang, a St. Johns resident and Hmong refugee who had been in federal immigration detention since July, was released to his family Wednesday after intervention from state and federal lawmakers. His fight to stay in the US isn’t over.
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Michigan Supreme Court eyes limits on courthouse immigration arrests
Proposed rule would bar immigration arrests at state or local courts as the Trump administration cracks down on illegal immigration.
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Michigan’s border with Indiana is fuzzy: It ‘isn’t a problem until it is’
Efforts to officially define Michigan’s long-neglected border with Indiana has stalled once more amid difficulties with finding a surveyor to do the job. A state senator representing the region is hoping to settle the issue once and for all.
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Elissa Slotkin: FBI targeting Democrats over ‘illegal orders’ video
US Sen. Elissa Slotkin says the FBI has launched an inquiry into her for a video that President Donald Trump called ‘dangerous to our country.’ She called it a ‘scare tactic’ and said she won’t back down.
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Officials: Detroit flight delays, cancellations continue despite shutdown end
The longest federal government shutdown on record may be over, but it could be a while before air travel is back to normal, pilots and Wayne County Airport Authority officials warned Thursday.
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What shutdown deal means for Michigan food stamps, flight delays, more
As Trump fights full SNAP payments and unpaid air traffic controllers miss work, a Senate-approved deal could soon reopen the federal government. What it means for Michigan.
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Report: Change how Michigan courts are funded, standardize fines and fees
Michigan trial courts cost about $1.2 billion annually to maintain and are primarily funded by local governments and court fees. A new report from the Michigan Judicial Council recommends a centralized state funding system to relieve pressure on local courts and remove possible conflicts of interest.
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In Michigan’s UP, a Head Start preschool closes. Blame the government shutdown
After its federal funding ran dry, a free preschool program for low-income kids in the Upper Peninsula has closed. Advocates say others are at risk.
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Food stamp delay hits Michigan: Residents ration, pantries scramble
The Trump administration agreed to resume partial SNAP payments but warned it could take “weeks” for reduced benefits to reach people. Michiganders are already grappling with the delay.