Michigan reacts as Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place.
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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For TV star Hill Harper, Michigan’s U.S. Senate race may be toughest role
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Joe Biden, facing pressure, fights back in Detroit: ‘We’re going to win’
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As he returns to Detroit, Joe Biden vows to remain in the presidential race. Some Michigan Democrats are still concerned.
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Once solidly red, northwest Michigan offers fighting chance for Democrats
As populations change, areas like Grand Traverse County are becoming more competitive. And the region could once again prove key in determining who controls the Michigan Legislature.
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Bill barrage: Michigan lawmakers pass ‘Taylor Swift’ bot ban in summer rush
Michigan lawmakers passed nearly 100 bills this week before breaking for summer recess. See what did – and didn’t – make the cut.
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Michigan’s $83B budget deal boosts housing, scraps Whitmer’s trash fee hike
Michigan lawmakers unveiled the $82.5 billion spending plan after midnight and gave final approval around 4:45 a.m.
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Michigan’s $23B education deal: Free community college for all, pre-K for many
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Michigan House votes to expand unemployment benefits to 26 weeks. GOP fumes
Michigan’s Democratic-led House unexpectedly passed legislation increasing a person’s annual unemployment eligibility from 20 to 26 weeks, a plan widely panned by Republicans and business groups.
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At odds over education, Michigan lawmakers near deal on $80B budget
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