The ballot committee Protecting Michigan Taxpayers wants to send prevailing wage repeal proposal to GOP-led Legislature for approval
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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Campaign eligibility is tricky, but has tripped up Michigan candidates
Michigan Constitution’s requirements derailed a 2010 campaign for governor before it started.
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Abdul El-Sayed’s stint in NYC may derail bid for Michigan governor
A court may have to decide whether the progressive Democrat makes it on the ballot – he was registered to vote in New York as recently as 2015. El-Sayed says he’s confident he can run and blasts his doubters.
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How Michigan tax proposals will affect you ‒ and the state budget
Gov. Rick Snyder and House and Senate lawmakers disagree on how much money Michigan taxpayers should recoup following changes to federal tax law.
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Michigan income tax calculator
Enter your number of tax exemptions, find out how much you would save
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Five big things Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder wants done. All of them iffy.
Snyder begins his final year as a lame duck, wrestling with fellow Republicans on tax cuts, funding for roads, schools and talent. Bridge asked five experts to predict his success.
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No offense, Gov. Snyder, but here’s Michigan’s real ‘State of the State’
Candidates for state office will talk about whatever it is they want to talk about. Here are the critical issues they should be addressing, and the facts you need to evaluate their campaigns.
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Detroit Dems seek alternative to Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan governor race
Concerns about polling, fundraising and Gretchen Whitmer’s name recognition prompt “hand wringing” among party insiders, led by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. But others see sexism at play.
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Why Democratic candidates need Detroit to become governor
Dem’s chances at the governor’s chair often run through Detroit and Wayne County. Strong connections and support there can make a big difference, past election results suggest.
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5 things Michigan Republicans want in 2018
In a major election year, can anything worthwhile get done in Lansing?