Democrats have ambitious programs to fix what ails Michigan such as bad roads and rotten schools. Republicans and Libertarians say they can address the state’s challenges without tax increases.
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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Emails suggest Republicans gerrymandered Michigan to weaken ‘Dem garbage’
Emails involving Republican strategists and the Michigan Chamber emerge in a federal lawsuit. The messages suggest that helping GOP candidates was the central focus in redrawing legislative boundaries back in 2011.
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Driveway by driveway, these volunteers aim to end gerrymandering in Michigan
How a coalition of volunteers and donors from across the state are seeking public support for the Voters Not Politicians ballot drive to end gerrymandering, an effort which may be facing its final days.
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Poll: Michigan Dems more alarmed about nation, more excited to vote in November
A survey of Michigan residents also suggests that large majorities of voters take a dim view of money in politics and want want to make it easier for people to vote.
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Group tied to Michigan governor candidate Gretchen Whitmer reveals donors
Build a Better Michigan had faced accusations it was a vehicle for “dark-money” contributions to the Democratic hopeful. Monday’s release showed more traditional union and progressive support.
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Six more meetings set on controversial Michigan social studies standards
Public outcry over proposed changes to the standards, including deletion of “democratic” from “Core democratic values” at the request of a Republican legislator, has delayed approval.
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Watch: In-depth interviews with Michigan candidates for governor
Candidates for governor met with Bridge and the Detroit Journalism Cooperative for an hour each. Watch the videos or read the transcripts for the most in-depth and substantive interviews available with those who seek to run Michigan for the next four years.
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Where do they stand? The governor candidates on their plans for Michigan
Bridge interviewed gubernatorial candidates to find their answers to crumbling roads, slumping test scores, contaminated water and other problems vexing Michigan.
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Is FOIA like the Russia probe? And other surprises from Michigan GOP candidates
One candidate doubts the value of a math major. Another likened a stronger public records laws to the Mueller probe, and not in a good way.
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IDs for undocumented workers? And other surprises from Michigan Democrats
Five surprises from Democratic governor candidates. One wants more services for undocumented workers. Another would prepare for a recession with construction jobs. A third can’t say when it’s raining.