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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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Abdul El-Sayed clears eligibility hurdle in bid for Michigan governor
A cloud that has surrounded the Democrat’s campaign for governor has lifted, as a judge dismisses lawsuit challenging his eligibility for office.
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Which Michigan governor candidates disclosed 2017 taxes, and which haven’t
Only five of nine candidates for Michigan governor have shared their 2017 tax returns with Bridge, in a year when politicians are calling for greater transparency from candidates for public office.
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Three of four Republicans share tax returns. Bill Schuette said he will soon.
Schuette continues to fend off attacks about inherited property in a U.S. territory, as Republicans spar over financial holdings.
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Michigan Democrats El-Sayed, Whitmer disclose taxes; Shri Thanedar does not
All Michigan Democratic candidates have publicly supported greater transparency and financial disclosure among candidates for state office.
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Michigan Libertarian gov candidates decline to disclose financial details
Two Libertarian Party gubernatorial candidates will appear on the August primary ballot for the first time in state history. The candidates say their campaign finance filings are sufficient.
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Watch Dem, GOP Michigan governor candidates share a stage for the first time
Watch the fireworks when all Democratic and Republican 2018 Michigan governor race candidates gathering together for the first, and possibly only, time this election season in our exclusive video.
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Michigan’s governor candidates call for financial disclosure. Not all have done so.
Republican and Democratic candidates for governor — 7 in all — shared a debate stage Thursday. A few failed to disclose financial data when Bridge requested it earlier this year.
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Do Michigan Republican candidates support Trump? Let us count the ways
If fidelity to President Donald Trump is the litmus test, the four Republican candidates for Michigan governor passed heartily at Tuesday’s debate.
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Analysis: Michigan Republican governor candidates actually focus on substance in first full debate
The first debate among all four GOP contenders featured some name-calling, but was mostly notable for moments of real discussion about the biggest issues facing Michigan.