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.
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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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?
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Wealthy benefit most from Michigan’s energy savings plans, study finds
Programs designed to help customers lower energy bills aren’t benefiting those who need them most.
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Need broadband in Michigan? Rural life can mean you’re out of luck
Households, students and small business in much of rural Michigan struggle with slow Internet
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Wiring rural Michigan with broadband, one home at a time
A small fiber optic firm near Grand Rapids fills in the broadband gap for rural Michigan families
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Michigan GOP hopefuls have a choice: Love Trump or leave race.
To win the primary for governor, Republicans must remain loyal to the president. But that could hurt them in the general election.
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Are Michigan Dems running for governor veering too far left?
Looking to the 2018 governor’s race, some progressive Democrats worry about a repeat of how Michigan fell to Donald Trump.