Democrats want to pass red flag, safe storage and universal background check laws when they take charge in January. Most research say the measures can reduce gun deaths, but much is inconclusive.
Yue Stella Yu
Stella Yu is a former capitol reporter for Bridge Michigan.
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How moving up Michigan presidential primary could increase state's clout
A Democratic National Committee panel voted Friday to make Michigan one of the five states to hold early primaries. A final vote is expected in February.
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Businesses to Michigan GOP: Slow minimum wage increase while you’re in power
Michigan’s minimum wage is set to spike to $12 in February. Some business groups want Republicans to rein in the increase before they lose control of Lansing.
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All 83 Michigan counties certify Nov. 8 election, averting confusion of 2020
The little-known boards of canvassers clear the way for election routs by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other Democrats to become official later this month.
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Kyra Harris Bolden makes history with appointment to Michigan Supreme Court
The state representative from Southfield will become the first Black woman on the high court, succeeding outgoing Justice Bridget McCormack.
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Michigan GOP leader: Bid to probe 2022 election a ‘shameless’ stunt
House Speaker Jason Wentworth torpedoes a request to probe this month’s election sweep by Democrats, calling it ‘half-baked’ attempt to inflame ‘an already troubled section of our party.’
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Elizabeth Clement, a moderate on Michigan Supreme Court, named chief justice
A Republican nominee and swing vote on the court, Clement succeeds Chief Justice Bridget McCormack.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Abortion locked into Michigan constitution. What comes next.
When does the law take effect? What about existing state laws? Will there be lawsuits? You have questions, Bridge has answers.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan women score big, poised for key leadership in Legislature
With re-election wins for statewide office and key victories among the Legislature, Michigan is toward the top of the pack for women representation in state government.
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2022 Michigan ballot issues tracker: What to know about election proposals
Michiganders will consider three initiatives on the Nov. 8 ballot, including efforts to keep abortion legal and allow for early voting.