Bernie Sanders and Michigan US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed called for a new tax on the wealthiest Americans and universal health care. Here are the facts.
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 Supreme Court moves to curb courthouse immigration arrests
A new Michigan Supreme Court rule aims to bar civil arrests — including immigration arrests of suspected noncitizens — at state and local courthouses.
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They sought help for son with mental illness. He ended up in jail
Law enforcement officers are on the front lines of Michigan’s mental health crisis. Advocates are pushing reforms.
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Medicare for All divides Democrats in Michigan’s US Senate race
In Michigan’s hotly contested US Senate Democratic primary, the future of health care coverage has emerged as a key issue. Efforts to expand government-backed coverage face an uphill political climb.
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Jocelyn Benson: Ban Michigan utility spending to influence politicians
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Jocelyn Benson wants to stop DTE and Consumers from spending to influence or elect politicians. ‘We’re going to end the conflict of interest,’ she said.
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Abdul El-Sayed courts college voters, controversy in Michigan Senate stop
Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed rallied Michigan college students in a controversial appearance with Hasan Piker, a popular online streamer accused of antisemitism.
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Q&A: Tariff uncertainty far from over for Michigan businesses
‘We’re in another period of great uncertainty, whether one supports the tariffs or not,’ said Christopher Padilla, former Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade under President George W. Bush.
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In Senate race, Mallory McMorrow pitches plan to do data centers ‘right’
Democratic US Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow is stepping into the data center debate, proposing to ban nondisclosure agreements and require developers to cover related infrastructure costs.
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Fact check: JD Vance touts jobs in Michigan, says gas prices will drop
Speaking in Auburn Hills, Vice President JD Vance said rising gas prices are a ‘temporary blip’ and that Michigan is part of a manufacturing ‘renaissance.’ Here are the facts.
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6 major issues in Michigan’s US Senate race
In Michigan’s high-stakes US Senate race, candidates are clashing over immigration enforcement, health care, dark money and more.