Bridge captures the battle in Detroit on Sunday between two primary rivals for state Attorney General nomination.
Riley Beggin
Former reporter for Bridge.
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Two Michigan Attorney General rivals. One day to make their pitch.
On the biggest day of their political lives, candidates Patrick Miles and Dana Nessel spend Sunday at the Michigan Democratic Party convention making an urgent plea: ‘Vote for me!’
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Friction among Michigan Democrats might pose threat to victory in November
State Democrats have been dogged by rifts within their ranks. As the party gathers for its Sunday convention in Detroit, insiders are trying to turn those divides into a blue wave.
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Here’s who has endorsed Democratic candidates for Michigan governor, AG, SOS
Former state Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer has the most endorsements so far in the Democratic field for governor, including from more than a dozen labor unions.
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Old divisions, new blood: The Michigan GOP in the era of Trump
The moneyed establishment and the populist grassroots are chasing the Trump wild card in 2018.
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Here’s who has endorsed Republican candidates for Michigan governor
Attorney General Bill Schuette has the most endorsements so far in the GOP field for governor, including from President Donald Trump.
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Michigan’s economy is improving. But suburbs may face next fiscal crisis.
Cities are booming, but problems of unfunded liabilities such as pensions could plague smaller communities.
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Pure Michigan faces troubles from climate change to drinking water
Environmental experts weigh in on what the state and communities can do to protect Michigan’s natural resources and prepare for change.
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Michigan voters may weigh legalizing pot, repealing prevailing wage
Initiatives to repeal Michigan’s prevailing wage law and to legalize recreational marijuana may be on the ballot in November. Those backing and opposing each issue defend their sides.
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Michigan governor candidates release tax returns, other assets
Bridge Magazine requested financial data from 19 candidates for governor to shed light on potential conflicts of interest. Here’s a rundown of who responded, and who didn’t.