Michigan’s application for public assistance was the longest in the nation. Until it became a two-year crusade to reform the form.
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 Dems call on Abdul El-Sayed to take eligibility issue to court
Following Bridge report, Democrats call on progressive candidate to settle issue.
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MSU Interim President John Engler was dismissive of sexual assault claims as governor
John Engler called rape and harassment claims by women prisoners “baseless” and “without merit” when he was Michigan goveronor. He was wrong. The state eventually paid $100 million to more than 500 women assaulted by male prison guards. Engler was named interim president of Michigan State in the wake of the Larry Nassar scandal.
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Michigan prevailing wage law repeal petition will undergo second signature review
After a “close call” signature review, the Bureau of Elections suggested the petition move on to a larger sampling process. The Board of Canvassers sided with the Bureau Tuesday.
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Abdul El-Sayed says how he would help Michigan cities as governor
The former Detroit Health Department director’s plan includes increases in public transportation funding, tax credits and the minimum wage.
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Group against Michigan's prevailing wage asks to skip signature review
The ballot committee Protecting Michigan Taxpayers wants to send prevailing wage repeal proposal to GOP-led Legislature for approval
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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