Democrat Ranjeev Puri, the next speaker of the Michigan House, wants to enact bold policies but to bring ‘normalcy’ back to Lansing. Here’s what he told us.
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Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan propels ‘Medicare for All’ debate
Progressive victories in the midterm elections have reignited calls for ‘Medicare for All’ as voters struggle with rising healthcare costs, but critics warn of ‘huge’ political risks.
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DTE, Consumers sue to block ‘money out of politics’ proposal approved by voters
Michigan’s biggest utility companies are suing to block implementation of Proposal 2, arguing voter-approved restrictions on political giving violate free speech rights.
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EMS, jails, cannabis and more: How Michigan voted on local ballot issues
Voters strongly supported funding local parks, museums, libraries and public safety.
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‘A beautifully American story’: El-Sayed’s win resonates with Muslim Americans
Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s election a significant milestone for Muslim Americans and seen as a rejection of anti-Muslim rhetoric
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Jocelyn Benson says Democrats have ‘mandate.’ How she plans to lead Michigan
Jocelyn Benson and Democrats will have full control of all branches of government starting Jan. 1. Expect her to try to score early victories and face economic realities.
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Now, the hard part: Jocelyn Benson has big plans. Michigan has big problems
From low reading scores and sagging wages and an aging population, Michigan faces a host of challenges identified by readers through Bridge Listens. What to expect from the governor-elect.
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Michigan election firsts: Muslim, LGBTQ, Democratic socialist wins
In a series of firsts, Michigan will send a Muslim to the US Senate, Native American and openly gay members to the US House, a transgender woman to the state Legislature and more.
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Michigan Dems flip three US House seats as Huizenga, Barrett fall
Michigan Democrats flip three US House seats, ousting GOP Reps. Bill Huizenga and Tom Barrett in the process.
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How Abdul El-Sayed, Jocelyn Benson won Michigan: Big turnout, Democratic shifts
Record turnout for a midterm and statewide shifts towards Democrats meant a big night for Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson. Here’s how they won Michigan.