Juvenile justice reforms go into effect next week, but advocates of the push worry that a tool designed to determine if arrested youths are detained could target people of color.
Lauren Gibbons
Lauren Gibbons covers state politics and government for Bridge Michigan, tracking the Michigan Legislature, elections and the impact of federal policy on the state. Before joining Bridge, she led Legislature and redistricting coverage at MLive and covered the state Senate for MIRS News. She has covered Michigan politics for more than a decade, winning awards for her political and criminal justice reporting.
A Lansing native who graduated from Michigan State University, Lauren is now based in Ferndale. Her party tricks include telling friends which political districts they live in without looking.
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In Michigan, Kamala Harris calls for ‘common sense’ gun reforms after school shootings
Kamala Harris calls for changes to gun laws but says she supports the Second Amendment. ‘If somebody breaks into my house, they’re getting shot,’ she says during streaming event with Oprah Winfrey.
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Suburban shift helped Dems win Michigan. Kamala Harris needs it to hold
In Oakland County, the shift toward Democrats is ‘clear and showing no signs of abating.’ Can Donald Trump reverse the trend?
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Michigan Dems blast Mike Rogers over opioid stance in Congress
Democrats are trying to throw part of the blame for the opioid crisis on U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers, who advocated for greater pain med access two decades ago.
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Michigan AG closes probe of MSU’s Larry Nassar scandal
Attorney General Dana Nessel called the outcome disappointing but said documents MSU withheld ultimately provided no new insights into how the university handled the Larry Nassar scandal.
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As medical marijuana shrinks, Michigan mulls ‘clean merge’ with recreational
Michigan’s medical and recreational marijuana industries are currently governed by two separate sets of regulations. A bipartisan group of lawmakers believes it’s time for a “clean merge” that keeps benefits for medical users and reduces business burdens.
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Who’s running for Michigan Supreme Court in 2024?
Michigan Supreme Court elections could get interesting this year as a Republican incumbent departs and a Democratic appointee defends her seat.
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Michigan elections FAQ: China, Gotion, NDA claims fly in Slotkin, Rogers race
New attack ads in Michigan U.S. Senate race make false or misleading claims about Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at Democratic convention: Kamala Harris ‘is us’
In a speech on the last day of the Democratic National Convention, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Kamala Harris is the presidential candidate who can best relate to everyday Americans.
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Warning of China threat, Trump and Michigan Republicans bash EV battery plant
U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers campaigned in Mecosta County Wednesday, promising to fight against a proposed $2.3 billion EV battery plant with ties to China. Company officials say they’re moving ahead anyway, and supporters still see possible benefits for the region.