As part of our Elections FAQ series, Bridge answers reader questions about voter registration data, including planned cancellations and a lawsuit by the Republican National Committee.
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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Michigan’s $83B budget deal boosts housing, scraps Whitmer’s trash fee hike
Michigan lawmakers unveiled the $82.5 billion spending plan after midnight and gave final approval around 4:45 a.m.
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Michigan’s $23B education deal: Free community college for all, pre-K for many
Michigan Democrats cap a 19-hour marathon session with approval of an education budget they say will put money back into classrooms. Some school groups opposed the plan, along with all Republicans.
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Government transparency plan passes Michigan Senate — which had been roadblock
A long-debated plan to open the Michigan Legislature and governor’s office to public records requests won bipartisan support Wednesday in the state Senate. Not everyone’s happy about it, though.
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Michigan House votes to expand unemployment benefits to 26 weeks. GOP fumes
Michigan’s Democratic-led House unexpectedly passed legislation increasing a person’s annual unemployment eligibility from 20 to 26 weeks, a plan widely panned by Republicans and business groups.
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In rural Michigan, farmers split over big solar
Developers are trying to lease large tracts of land for utility-scale solar projects, but their plans are pitting neighbor against neighbor in Livingston County, even prompting allegations of ‘disinformation’ campaigns.
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Michigan budget deal in limbo as schools blast plan, warn of layoffs
Will Michigan leaders pass an education budget deal Wednesday? School groups say a budget deal will harm schools and lead to layoffs.
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At odds over education, Michigan lawmakers near deal on $80B budget
Michigan lawmakers are preparing for a lengthy session Wednesday and aim to finalize the state budget in addition to other policy priorities. There’s still a lot to work though.
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Michigan elections FAQ: Can undocumented immigrants vote here?
A reader asks if undocumented immigrants can vote in Michigan elections. Bridge answers as part of our Elections FAQ series.
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Michigan elections FAQ video: Trump Veepstakes, Whitmer ambitions and more
Watch our latest Elections FAQ show to see Bridge reporters answer reader and viewer questions about potential Trump running mates, how fast we’ll know results this year, how ballot tabulators are tested and more.