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Michigan Government
Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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In fight for Congress, Michigan ‘microcosm’ emerges as a top race to watch
Six candidates are vying to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee in a Michigan race that could become one of the nation’s most competitive.
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Hillary Scholten wants Biden to ‘step aside.’ Jennifer Granholm defends him
U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten became the first Democratic member of Congress from Michigan to ask Biden to end his reelection campaign, writing ‘it’s time to pass the torch.’ Former Gov. Granholm says he’s still ‘on his game’
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Michigan crashes: Deaths fall in 2023, work zone accidents up. What to know
Data released this week shows distracted driving, and pedestrian deaths rose in 2023, but overall crashes and drunk driving deaths fell.
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Primary voting underway; a record 1.5M absentee ballots requested in Michigan
The primary election is less than a month away and all eyes will be on Michigan. Already,178,931 absentee ballots have been turned in, topping even this time in 2020.
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Proposal to ‘ax’ property taxes fails to make Michigan ballot. It’s not alone
Michigan may be without any statewide ballot proposals for the first time since 2016 after a group seeking to eliminate property taxes failed to collect required signatures in time.
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What is Project 2025? And what would it mean for Michigan?
Project 2025 is a conservative blueprint for a second Trump term, but Trump says he knows nothing about it. What gives?
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Michigan elections FAQ: Are noncitizens registered to vote when obtaining state ID?
A reader asks if adults in Michigan who acquire a driver’s license are automatically registered to vote. Bridge answers as part of our elections FAQ series.
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As Biden reassures Democrats, cracks emerge in Michigan’s united front
As he returns to Detroit, Joe Biden vows to remain in the presidential race. Some Michigan Democrats are still concerned.
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Bridge elections FAQ video: Biden weaknesses, Slotkin strengths and more
Bridge Michigan answers reader questions in our weekly elections FAQ show. In the latest episode, political reporters break down the Democratic pressure campaign for President Joe Biden to end his reelection bid.