Republican and Democratic candidates for governor — 7 in all — shared a debate stage Thursday. A few failed to disclose financial data when Bridge requested it earlier this year.
Lindsay VanHulle
Lindsay VanHulle is a former reporter for Bridge Magazine
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Racial accusations embroil Michigan Medicaid reform debate
Is exempting Michigan Medicaid recipients who live in high-unemployment counties (but not cities) from work requirements a reflection of the challenges rural citizens face in finding jobs — or a perpetuation of longtime racial and socioeconomic divisions?
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Michigan sides with El-Sayed over eligibility question
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed should stay on the August primary ballot for governor, state officials say. The Democrat’s eligibility has been questioned because he was registered to vote in New York as recently as 2015.
Posted inQuality of Life
A Northern Michigan town waves as I-75 drivers barrel past
West Branch wants to become a destination for tourists and new businesses. Residents plead for more job training. And the town may even ditch its Victorian past. (With slideshow)
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Where Michigan governor candidates stand on Medicaid work requirements
The Michigan Senate recently passed a bill to add work requirements for able-bodied Medicaid recipients. Gov. Rick Snyder opposes the legislation as written. Here’s where seven candidates for governor stand.
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Will Michigan’s Medicaid work bill fill jobs or save money? No one knows
It’s not clear how many Michigan Medicaid enrollees would have to find a job or lose benefits under a bill that passed the Senate. Nor is it clear how much the work rules would cost the state.
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Legal marijuana headed to Michigan ballot, prevailing wage repeal to court
Michigan canvassers approved a ballot proposal that would, if passed in November, allow the state to decriminalize recreational use of marijuana. The board however rejected a citizen-driven proposal to repeal Michigan’s prevailing wage law. Its supporters say they plan to take the fight to court.
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A blue wave in Michigan Legislature? Maybe, but don’t count on it.
It’s possible Democrats can make big gains into Republican control of the state House and Senate in 2018. But experts say it’s far from a sure bet.
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Nine candidates file to run for Michigan’s governor
All the top contenders filed by the state deadline Tuesday. One Dem campaigner, Bill Cobbs, did not, however. This year marks the first time there will be a primary challenge for Libertarians.
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Optimism grows that Michigan voters will decide pot, redistricting questions
As deadlines near, the road appears bumpier for a host of other proposals, from creating a part-time Legislature to shutting down an aging oil pipeline. Bridge updates all the state ballot measures.