A group tasked with tackling Michigan’s population crisis announced 64 workgroup members to make recommendations about longstanding problems.
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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Democratic majority of Michigan House may depend on two mayoral races Tuesday
Two Democrats — Kevin Coleman and Lori Stone — are seeking local offices on Tuesday. If they ultimately win, the House Democratic majority would be reduced to a tie (at least temporarily)
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Michigan court limits scope of no-fault reform. Will insurance rates rise?
Michigan Supreme Court rules that thousands of crash survivors aren’t subject to medical fee caps imposed by a 2019 law that lowered most rates. Detractors say that may make premiums more expensive ‘for many decades.’
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Former Michigan GOP co-chair pleads not guilty to false elector charges
Meshawn Maddock is the second defendant to be arraigned in a case for allegedly trying to reverse Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss in Michigan.
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Michigan Congress members seek Soo Locks security study
Legislation would authorize a new study of Soo Locks security issues and project the economic impact of an unexpected closure. Some 10,000 vessels pass through the locks each year.
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Michigan GOP officials defend Trump electors as court dates set
Arraignments for the 16 ‘false electors’ charged with eight felony counts apiece are set for Aug. 10, court records show. Several defendants charged and their supporters are doubling down on the actions Attorney General Dana Nessel argues violated Michigan law.
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Raise a glass, Michigan. Cocktails-to-go, college stadium beer sales now legal
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs new laws she says are about ‘fairness, safety and revenue.’
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Michigan electors scheme: What to know about the 16 Trump backers charged
The group ranges from high-profile party officials to town clerks, mayors and a dairy farmer. Some are defiant, others flummoxed. All face the same felony charges for trying to award Michigan’s 2020 electoral votes to Donald Trump.
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Sixteen Michigan Trump loyalists face felonies in ‘false elector’ scheme
Attorney General Dana Nessel brings charges against former state GOP chair, others. One defendant says the charges amount to a ‘political attack.’
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Five Michigan House Democrats, one Republican face recall threats
The recall petitions will be considered by Michigan’s Board of State Canvassers on Aug. 1.