Good news: Michigan has new voting equipment. Bad news: No system is secure, and state procedures make it harder to catch tampering.
Riley Beggin
Former reporter for Bridge.
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Michigan Truth Squad: Gretchen Whitmer’s claims on college affordability
Whitmer, a former state senator and current Democratic candidate for governor, said the state used to shoulder a much higher burden of college costs than it does now. Are her numbers accurate?
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Michigan Truth Squad: Thanedar vows to stop for-profit charters, DeVos
Shri Thanedar, a Democratic candidate for governor, says he will transform the charter school industry, and stop people like Betsy DeVos from making money off Michigan public schools.
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Where Michigan governor candidates stand on ‘red flag’ gun bills
Bridge asked Michigan candidates for governor if they support “red flag” legislation, that would allow police to seize firearms from ag person deemed dangerous before they commit violence.
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Will Florida school shooting nudge Michigan to pass ‘red flag’ gun laws?
A Republican committee chair promises to give a good look to stalled bills to allow relatives and police to petition courts to temporarily remove guns from those who pose risks.
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Early Michigan governor debates heavy on big ideas, light on details
Six months out from the primary, Michigan’s candidates for governor are on the town hall circuit. As for now, they’re still mostly talking in broad strokes.
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Michigan prevailing wage law repeal petition will undergo second signature review
After a “close call” signature review, the Bureau of Elections suggested the petition move on to a larger sampling process. The Board of Canvassers sided with the Bureau Tuesday.
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Abdul El-Sayed says how he would help Michigan cities as governor
The former Detroit Health Department director’s plan includes increases in public transportation funding, tax credits and the minimum wage.
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Five big things Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder wants done. All of them iffy.
Snyder begins his final year as a lame duck, wrestling with fellow Republicans on tax cuts, funding for roads, schools and talent. Bridge asked five experts to predict his success.