Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and Attorney General Bill Schuette are splitting chamber of commerce endorsements, which bring clout and funding. Is the business community divided?
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 Democrats running for governor strike similar policy goals
With the exception of healthcare, there were no major disagreements at first official Democratic governor’s debate in 2018
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Redistricting proposal to appear on Michigan ballot, only Supreme Court in way
The petition to create an independent citizens redistricting commission was approved to appear on the general election ballot Wednesday. The Michigan Supreme Court has yet to decide whether to consider a challenge to the proposal.
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A Supreme Court challenge could be next for Michigan redistricting proposal
The Michigan redistricting measure may well be approved Wednesday for the November ballot. But the Michigan Supreme Court could still decide to reject the proposed constitutional amendment later this summer.
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Two Michigan Libertarian governor candidates walk into a bar…
Michigan will have its first Libertarian gubernatorial primary in its history this August. From Ayn Rand to civil rights, Bridge talks philosophy and politics over a beer with the candidates.
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Michigan Sen. Patrick Colbeck attacks ‘inaccurate’ reporting on social studies role
Sen. Colbeck accuses Bridge Magazine of overstating his role in revising state social studies standards. Bridge responds.
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Feds: Oakland County’s ‘discriminatory’ housing policies fuel segregation
County officials say they’re blindsided by blistering letter from HUD accusing their housing policies of perpetuating worst regional segregation in nation.
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Michigan justices backed by opponents of redistricting proposal may decide its fate
Michigan’s Supreme Court has a rich history of expensive judicial races and partisan pressure when it comes to redistricting. A 2018 ballot measure may hang in the balance.
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Michigan redistricting proposal should be on November ballot, court rules
An appeals court rejected a challenge to a Michigan ballot measure that would create an independent commission to decide how state legislative lines are drawn. State Supreme Court may make final call.
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Michigan House passes Medicaid work rules. May soon go to governor.
Bill would require fewer hours worked each month, and allow Medicaid recipients to count volunteering or job search toward rules