Officials from Michigan’s local governments on both the right and left say they’re not shouting “reefer madness,” but have practical concerns about how to regulate pot businesses in their communities.
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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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Marijuana in the workplace: Prop 1 has Michigan employers flummoxed
Voters are likely to approve recreational pot in November, but you could be fired simply for having traces of the drug in your system. What you, and your company, need to know.
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Bill Schuette: I’ll figure out how to fix Michigan roads after I win
The Republican gubernatorial candidate predicts he’ll narrowly defeat Democrat Gretchen Whitmer, who he claims “wants to tax everything that moves.” Then, as governor, he’ll focus on fixing the state’s roads.
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Bill Schuette says failing schools must improve or face consequences
The Republican candidate for governor said in an interview he wants to reward improving schools with more funds. For those that aren’t: every option is on the table.
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Three Michigan Attorney General candidates with wildly different visions
Democrat Dana Nessel, Republican Tom Leonard and Independent Chris Graveline spoke with Bridge about their priorities and what sets them apart.
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Dana Nessel: To fight for environment, most vulnerable as Attorney General
The Democratic candidate for Attorney General will go to battle over PFAS pollution and the Line 5 pipeline, and responds to allegations of internal strife in her campaign.
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Tom Leonard: Vows to be ‘rule-of-law’ Michigan Attorney General
The Republican conservative vows to tackle elder abuse and mental illness among offenders if elected to the state’s highest legal office.
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Chris Graveline: Why Michigan needs an Independent Attorney General
The former assistant U.S. Attorney sued state elections officials to get on the November ballot. Now he says he will bring nonpartisanship to the Attorney General’s office.
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Schuette and Whitmer’s tax, spending plans for Michigan don’t add up
Lots of promises. Few details. Both would create deficits. A closer look at how the candidates for Michigan governor plan to pay for all their promises.
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Gretchen Whitmer’s plan for Michigan: $3B of promises and wishful thinking
The Democratic governor candidate is pledging to fix roads and education while barely raising taxes. Much of her plans, though, involve the most optimistic of projections and would create budget holes.