Upbeat TV ad urges Republicans to vote for lieutenant governor to “continue the comeback” in Michigan.
2018 Michigan governor race
Posted inMichigan Truth Squad
Truth Squad: Questioning Gretchen Whitmer’s gun control record in Michigan
Democratic frontrunner is accused of being soft on school shootings – two days after she speaks at a rally in support of gun reform.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion: Clueless Betsy DeVos has defender-in-chief in Bill Schuette
Michigan’s attorney general continues to defend the charter schools champion, long after the rest of Michigan realized her policies were destructive.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Where they stand: Michigan governor candidates’ plan to grow the economy
Bridge Magazine asked eight candidates for their plans to diversify Michigan’s economy and grow jobs. All agree there’s work to be done.
Posted inMichigan Government
El-Sayed asks court to settle his eligibility for Michigan governor
The Michigan Democrat wants a judge to say he is qualified to be on the ballot
Posted inMichigan Government
After early doubts, United Auto Workers back Gretchen Whitmer for Michigan governor
Just months after a movement to woo another candidate, Democratic bigwigs are now scrambling to endorse the former Senate minority leader.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan governor candidates release tax returns, other assets
Bridge Magazine requested financial data from 19 candidates for governor to shed light on potential conflicts of interest. Here’s a rundown of who responded, and who didn’t.
Posted inMichigan Government
Which Michigan governor candidates gave financial info
Bridge Magazine asked the 19 candidates for Michigan governor for tax returns and other financial details. Here’s a checklist noting who replied, and who did not.
Posted inMichigan Government
Where they stand: Michigan governor candidates’ infrastructure policies
From roads to drinking water, Michigan doesn’t spend enough money on upkeep. What would candidates to succeed Rick Snyder do to make long-term fixes, and how would they pay for it?
Posted inUrban Affairs
Duggan hits reverse, now supports Gretchen Whitmer for Michigan governor
A month after trying to woo other Democrats to run against Whitmer, Detroit’s mayor threw his enviable political muscle behind the party frontrunner