A three-judge panel ruled that 13 districts around Detroit diluted Black voters’ clout and must be redrawn. The ruling likely will have a domino effect that could impact presidential primary and Dem majority in the House.
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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Dana Nessel charges ex-aides of Lee Chatfield with misusing campaign funds
Two ‘power broker’ former aides accused of misappropriating campaign and nonprofit funds. Attorney General Dana Nessel says investigation into Chatfield continues.
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Report: Michigan could lose congressional seat if population trends persist
Michigan made modest population gains last year after years of decline — but the state is still on track to lose a congressional seat if current trends persist.
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Democrats’ rift over Israel turns physical, leading to black eyes in Detroit
The Israel-Gaza war is splitting Democrats and progressives, and led to a fracas last weekend at an event for U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar that sent one party activist to the hospital.
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Oxford High shooting relatives at sentencing: Remember the lives, promise lost
‘Opportunities have been forever eradicated’ for victims Hana St. Juliana, Madisyn Baldwin, Tate Myre and Justin Shilling, as the classmate who murdered them is sentenced to life in prison without parole.
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Oxford shooter sentencing is Friday: What laws have changed since killings
A judge will decide whether a now 17-year-old teen will spend life in prison for killing four classmates. The mass shooting prompted some gun reform in Michigan, but other proposals failed.
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Michigan high court weighs case that would raise minimum wage for 305K workers
The Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments from restaurant workers, others who would be impacted if wage rises to more than $13 an hour.
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Michigan lawmakers eye tweaks to auto insurance reform that has cut rates
Michigan drivers pay less for auto insurance than they once did, but still pay some of the highest rates in the country. Critically injured crash survivors want changes. Lawmakers are split on a path forward.
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Should Netflix, Hulu pay local governments to stream? Michigan House says no
Lawmakers are exploring whether streaming providers like Netflix and Hulu should have to pay the fees cable companies currently pay to local governments.
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Is Michigan ripe for a women-majority Legislature? Advocates eye one in ‘24
In a state where voters elected three women to statewide office, advocates see a women-majority Legislature in the Michigan Capitol as the next step.
