It’s a battle for normal in mid-Michigan, where congressional hopefuls Curtis Hertel and Tom Barrett are fighting for the ‘regular guy’ crown, ‘dad jeans’ and all.
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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Detroit kicks off early voting Saturday. It goes statewide Oct. 26
Voters approved nine days of early voting in 2022. Detroit, East Lansing and Canton are taking advantage of an option to offer more days.
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As taxes spread thin, Michigan communities get creative with cemeteries
Cemeteries are providing new services to encourage community involvement, rethink burial practices and double as places that promote knowledge of local history and outdoor recreation.
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Unions face moment of truth in Michigan presidential race
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are vying for workers’ support in a race that could mark a pivotal moment for organized labor.
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Michigan voter rolls inflated by 500K. State says it’s no issue. GOP disagrees
Automatic voter registrations with driver license renewals has caused voter registrations to soar. Republicans have sued, but the state says the litigation is part of an effort to sow distrust.
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Kamala Harris, Donald Trump ramp up fight for Michigan in final weeks of campaign
Kamala Harris returned to Detroit touting her new plan for Black men, the first of a slew of Michigan stops she and Donald Trump will make this week
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Mike Rogers, Elissa Slotkin debate EVs, guns, immigration. Here are the facts
The Michigan U.S. Senate debate was marked by heated exchanges — and occasional exaggerations.
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Michigan elections FAQ: Kamala Harris ‘course correction,’ tightening polls
Bridge Michigan reporters discuss Donald Trump and Kamala Harris’ efforts in Detroit, what to know about tightening polls, lingering questions in the U.S. Senate race and more.
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Mike Duggan for Michigan governor? New nonprofit takes Detroit story statewide
Put Progress First was incorporated as a Michigan nonprofit in June 2023 by an attorney who worked on Duggan’s past mayoral campaigns.
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Harris’ membership in AKA sorority sparks ‘Divine 9’ political action push
Kamala Harris’ membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority brings a unique set of voters into the conversation and shines a light on the role of ‘Divine 9’ organizations in the presidential election.