The millionaire Republican gubernatorial hopeful is running out of options after losing another bid to make the Aug. 2 primary ballot.
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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What Michigan’s redistricting commission could do now that maps are complete
Michigan’s redistricting commission has been done with maps for months. The panel’s attorneys have offered guidance on how to wind down.
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Abortion isn’t ‘black-and-white’ for Michigan voters. But it is for lawmakers.
Many GOP voters favor exceptions for rape and incest — and many Democratic ones oppose late-term abortions. Such nuance is absent among policymakers, complicating efforts to make laws about the procedure.
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Michigan Supreme Court upholds disqualification of GOP candidates
Republican gubernatorial candidates down to five after court rejects lawsuits to allow James Craig, Perry Johnson and Michael Markey on the ballot despite forged petition signatures.
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In redrawn districts, Macomb once again could decide Michigan power balance
The southeast Michigan county is anchoring its own congressional district, and the candidates reflect the region’s growing diversity. With Michigan losing a seat, it could prove pivotal.
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Michigan senators seek summer pause on gas taxes. Whitmer ‘encouraged’
A bipartisan plan approved Thursday would temporarily suspend sales and fuel taxes at the pump. Whitmer had earlier vetoed earlier relief.
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Michigan hasn’t passed bills to make schools safer, even after Oxford shooting
Gun control is a non-starter, but lawmakers have yet to approve even measures with wide support, such as more money for mental health help and school police officers. Leaders acknowledge they need to move with more urgency.
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Stevens, Levin trade shots over abortion at Michigan congressional debate
Two Democrats seeking one seat clash over guns and choice, with the moderate Stevens dressing down progressive Levin as ‘another 60-something-year-old white man.’
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New bill: Speed in Michigan construction zones, get a ticket in mail
Some lawmakers want Michigan to join other states and use cameras to nab speeders in highway construction zones. First offense: Warning. Second: $150 fines.
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Michigan election law: Everyone wants change, common ground is the hard part
Ideas abound for changing Michigan election laws ahead of the 2022 cycle. But so far, vast ideological differences have stood in the way of getting bipartisan changes passed.