Bridge Michigan analyzed House maps under consideration to replace those deemed illegal. The new districts are less overwhelmingly Democratic and far more homogenous racially.
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Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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When to file Michigan state taxes and what's new in 2024
Among changes this year, some Michiganders could see more money on their tax return this season after Gov.Gretchen Whitmer signed into law an Expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit.
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Xiong, Herzberg advance in Democratic special election primaries
Mai Xiong and Peter Herzberg won Democratic special election primaries in the 13th and 25th state House districts. They will advance to the general election in April, the last step in replacing two lawmakers who stepped down for local office and breaking a House tie.
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Joe Biden returning to Michigan with UAW backing
Democratic President Joe Biden will travel to Michigan on Thursday and is expected to celebrate a recent endorsement by the United Auto Workers union.
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Gridlock grips the Michigan House amid partisan split
The Michigan House approved a single bill in January, the first month under a temporary 54-54 split between Democrats and Republicans.
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Michiganders falsely accused of jobless fraud to share in $20M settlement
An automated computer system falsely accused tens of thousands of jobless Michiganders of fraud. The state compounded errors by assessing steep fines and penalties.
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Michigan election 2024: Key dates and deadlines
This year is a presidential election year. Here are some important dates to know before your vote.
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Two special election primaries first step in breaking Michigan House tie
Special election primaries in southeast Michigan’s 13th and 25th state House districts are set for Tuesday to replace two lawmakers who stepped down for local office. Their replacements will help break a House tie that’s stagnated legislative activity since mid-November.
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Trump backs Hoekstra over Karamo in Michigan GOP feud
Former President Donald Trump on Friday recognized Pete Hoekstra as chair of the Michigan Republican Party, a post Kristina Karamo contends she still rightfully holds.
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Detroit redistricting map drafts move on to next stage
The commission came up with 14 options for redrawing metro Detroit state House districts. Now the whittling down begins.