Vice President JD Vance offered to send National Guard troops to Detroit in a speech touting the Trump administration’s new tax-and-spending law. Bridge checked key facts from speeches by Vance and others.
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 launches electronic ballot portal for overseas military voters
Military voters can use a new online portal to submit their ballots, but others living overseas still have to use the mail.
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Michigan earmarks face scrutiny as judge reviews millions for ballparks
A Michigan judge is considering whether taxpayer funded earmarks, which have totaled over $1 billion in recent years, violate the state Constitution.
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Gretchen Whitmer warns Michigan: ‘Undeniable signs of an ailing economy’
Tariffs are hurting Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer argued Tuesday, urging lawmakers to ‘protect Michiganders from further disruption’ by avoiding a government shutdown.
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Vice President JD Vance returning to Michigan to tout tax cuts
Vice President JD Vance is expected to deliver a speech Wednesday in Howell.
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‘I am Charlie Kirk’: Michigan Republicans rally for slain activist
Charlie Kirk supporters rallied Monday at the Michigan Capitol, honoring the assassinated activist and declaring, ‘We are all Charlie Kirk now.’
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Michigan politicians say they face growing threats after Charlie Kirk shooting
Two Democrats report bomb threats, while two others say they’ve received death threats related to a state House prayer shortly after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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What would a Michigan government shutdown look like? Here’s what happened before
As Whitmer ‘contingency’ plans for a state government shutdown, past plans point to potential impact, including parks and office closures, road construction delays and more.
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Michigan Democrats propose penalties for election lies
The bill aims to address a flurry of misinformation from activists around the country that has clouded the state’s elections.
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‘Credible bomb threat’ cleared from Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist’s home
Michigan Democratic Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist receives “credible bomb threat” one day after shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.