The Democratic governor says the bills were ‘designed to undermine confidence in our election system.’ One sponsor calls her vetoes a ‘slap in the face.’
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán is a former capitol reporter for Bridge Michigan.
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Michigan redistricting panel getting closer on maps; they still favor GOP
Current districts drawn by a bipartisan citizen group would allow Republicans to receive fewer total statewide votes than Democrats, but still keep hold of power in Lansing.
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Michigan counties dump mask rules for thousands of pupils amid budget mess
A state budget praised by both sides is causing widespread confusion and angst because of provisions that threatened funding for agencies that impose school mask mandates.
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Republicans’ hold on Lansing power could grow with new redistricting maps
Despite gerrymandering claims, new maps from an independent group could give the GOP a bigger edge than they had when districts were drawn in secret.
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Dueling gatherings highlight split as Michigan GOP tries to move on from 2020
As party leaders meet on Mackinac Island, activists rail against the elite at a northern Michigan farm. Can Republicans find peace before 2022?
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Michigan attorney general nomination race could test Trump’s hold on GOP
Tom Leonard, a former House speaker, is squaring off against state Rep. Ryan Berman and Matt DePerno, an attorney endorsed by the former president who is challenging Michigan’s 2020 election results.
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Michigan GOP’s bid to block mask rules with budget looks dead on arrival
A $70 billion deal is done. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer won’t say if she’ll veto language about vaccine and mask mandates, but it is highly likely.
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Michigan $70B budget deal hailed for ‘historic investment’ in child care
Reducing the costs of child care is a rare point of bipartisan agreement, and many daycares are on the brink of bankruptcy. The deal also gives big boosts to colleges, cities and environmental cleanups.
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Michigan Republicans sue over Gov. Whitmer fundraising loophole
Whitmer collected $8.6 million this year, thanks in part to contributions that blew well past the limits for individual donors.
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Michigan redistricting panel saves metro Detroit for last. Is that a mistake?
A new commission has spent weeks drawing districts in rural areas of Michigan, but has set aside only five days for southeast Michigan. Some fear they could be in a rush to complete the process.