Bridge Michigan’s analysis of six speeches shows the Democratic governor has had her most success implementing gun reforms and social policy, but struggled with infrastructure. The verdict is out on education.
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Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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Fact check: Gretchen Whitmer has made big promises. Here’s how she’s done
Bridge Michigan has analyzed six years of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State speeches to see how she’s delivered. She’s had more success working with Democratic lawmakers and accomplished about half her goals.
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Michigan asks employers to grow housing with $10M fund: 'Build, baby, build'
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says a new $10M fund will help businesses invest in affordable worker housing: ‘If we don’t face the crisis head on, it’s going to continue to hamstring our economy.’
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Ranked choice voting: Michigan group plans 2026 ballot proposal. What to know
Organizers with Rank MI Vote say the election overhaul would ‘empower’ Michigan voters by allowing them to choose more than one candidate. Critics call it an overly complicated, unnecessary reform.
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Michigan braces for Trump tariffs on Canada, a $77B trade partner
President Trump said Thursday he is moving forward with plans for a 25% tariff on Canadian imports. Michigan will be ‘disproportionately affected’ as a border state with heavy auto trade, according to experts.
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Potential ballot proposal seeks proof of citizenship for Michigan voters
The proposal is unlikely to pass out of the legislature, but it could still come before voters next year. It would apply retroactively to currently registered voters.
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Michigan lawmakers act on earmark, public record transparency reforms
As Michigan House adopts new rules for funding pet projects, Senate OKs plan to open governor and Legislature to public records requests.
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Trump attempts to freeze federal grants. What it means for Michigan
Michigan officials were scrambling to assess the potential impact of the federal grant freeze, which the White House is defending as an effort to be ‘good stewards of taxpayer dollars.’
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Michigan faces new Senate battle as Gary Peters opts against reelection
US Sen. Gary Peters will not seek reelection in 2026, setting up another fierce battle for an open Michigan US Senate seat.
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Michigan 2025 tax changes: new credits, tax rollbacks and deadlines
Michigan’s 2025 tax season is here. Changes include the continued rollback of the ‘retirement tax’ and expanded eligibility for the Homestead Property Tax Credit.