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.
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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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.
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Brian Calley: What Michigan could learn from ‘Pissed Off Autism Moms’
The lieutenant governor says he and other parents of kids with autism learned how to fight big insurance and win.
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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.