The lieutenant governor says he and other parents of kids with autism learned how to fight big insurance and win.
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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Patrick Colbeck: Eliminate income taxes to expand Michigan’s economy, population
Republican running for governor says tax could be gradually reduced to zero without cutting schools or public safety.
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Jim Hines: Michigan school problems can’t be solved with money alone
The Republican governor candidate says billions more have gone into schools with few results. He’d start by scrapping Common Core and consider eliminating subsidized preschool.
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Bill Schuette: Michigan must fix education, lower taxes and car insurance
The Republican pledges to improve Michigan reading scores and car insurance rates, both of which are among nation’s worst.
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Abdul El-Sayed: Expand health care, access to education in Michigan
The Democratic doctor slams Gov. Rick Snyder, vows to shut down Line 5 and institute single-payer healthcare system.
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Shri Thanedar: Fix Michigan schools by taxing rich, reforming prisons
Democratic entrepreneur proposes need-based school funding, graduated income taxes and massive infrastructure repairs.
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Gretchen Whitmer: Grow Michigan by offering debt-free community college
Democrat pledges better protections for water, stopping Line 5 and investments in schools, roads and infrastructure.
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Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments on redistricting ballot measure
The state’s High Court jousted with attorneys Wednesday over whether a measure that would change the way Michigan draws voting lines should be allowed to go to voters in November.
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Where Michigan governor candidates stand on taxes, spending
Republican, Democratic and Libertarian candidates for governor outline their plans to spend money – and whether they’ll want more taxes.
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California’s redistricting commission has some free advice for Michigan
California has had a citizen redistricting commission since 2008 similar to the one proposed in Michigan. One lesson from the Left Coast: be prepared for lawsuits.