Michigan knew for months it was making costly mistakes, but continued them anyway — and most of the money won’t be recouped, the report found.
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán is a former capitol reporter for Bridge Michigan.
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Popular vote petition could appear on Michigan ballot next year
The Board of Canvassers signs off on a ballot language to ask whether Michigan should join the national movement to end the Electoral College. Critics say it would weaken Michigan’s clout.
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Lawmakers, news outlets blast ongoing secrecy of Michigan redistricting panel
Michigan’s new political boundaries are being drawn in a more transparent fashion than in the past, but there are still questions being raised about documents hidden from the public.
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Michigan’s redistricting panel advances maps. Is Legislature shake-up next?
The state’s non-partisan citizens redistricting panel is less than two months from approving final new legislative boundaries that could alter the political makeup in Lansing and DC. They have proposed 15 maps, most of which could give Democrats an edge.
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Michigan redistricting commission relents, creates majority-Black maps for House
Citizen group finds middle ground on House maps, but ignores advice of counsel and changes deadline for submitting legislative district proposals.
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Michigan drivers to get car insurance refund from $5B surplus
Bridge Michigan calculations estimate the refunds could range from $80 a driver to $700. That state catastrophic claims association did not offer immediate details on the size or timing of the rebate.
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Michigan redistricting may help Democrats. But will it hurt Black voters?
Other states have ‘unpacked’ districts to make legislatures more competitive without diluting minority voices. Can Michigan?
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Michigan redistricting panel, which pledged openness, meets in secret
The citizens panel is catching heat for meeting in closed session to discuss whether its maps adhere to the Voting Rights Act.
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Facing backlash, Michigan redistricting commissioners may adjust maps
The citizens panel drew maps that would all but eliminate majority-minority districts. Now, some members want a reset.
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Detroiters implore redistricting panel to ‘do the right thing’ and change maps
Residents push back against legislative maps that leave Michigan with one of 161 districts with more than 50 percent Black voters residents, who said the maps further disenfranchise voters of color.