As with taxes and education, there’s more similarities than differences between the five Republicans vying in Tuesday’s primary. But there are some differences.
Zahra Ahmad
Zahra is a former reporter for Bridge Michigan.
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Michigan governor ads: What’s true, what’s sketchy and what needs context
What the blitz of ads leading to Tuesday’s primaries say about the five Republicans and Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer — and how to view their claims.
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Michigan Supreme Court: LGBT discrimination barred under existing law
The ruling means the state now has ‘one of the strongest, most expansive civil rights laws in the country,” one advocate says.
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More Canada geese — and their poop — make Michigan home. Blame the heat.
As Michigan winters warm, more geese are becoming full-time residents, rather than migrating further south. That’s convenient for the geese, but a plague on the park, golf course and beach visitors trying to evade their droppings. Solutions are limited.
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Trans teens: We need to be heard, counted. In Michigan, the backlash is harsh
Schools soon may be able to count populations of transgender youths. That would help with care, but the obstacles are huge, especially amid a cultural reckoning on identity issues.
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Tudor Dixon to Kevin Rinke: I know you are desperate, but stop lying about me
The Republican gubernatorial candidate issues a cease-and-desist letter to opponent ordering him to remove TV ad accusing her of cozying up to the ‘RINO establishment,’ taking ‘millions’ and being less than loyal to former President Trump.
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Michigan anglers fear fishing deal with tribes could hurt their interests
Recreational and charter fishing groups filed a request Wednesday seeking a seat at the table as Michigan regulators negotiate with five tribes over fishing rights.
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Whitmer first ad: ‘No new taxes.’ GOP: Not for the lack of trying.
In a preview of her likely general election strategy, Gretchen Whitmer highlights positives of the last four years, omits some key details.
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Michigan: Reduce size limit for northern pike in some lakes
There are plenty of northern pike in 10 popular lakes. Problem is, they don’t grow big enough reach the state’s catch limit and plague other species.
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Michigan weighs criteria for wolf hunts if they're delisted as endangered
Residents have until August 4 to comment on the draft proposal for how the state will manage wolves. Hunts have been controversial downstate, while most wolves are in the Upper Peninsula.