What happens now? Sentencing, an ongoing criminal case against the teen’s parents, lawsuits against Oxford and more debate about whether anything can be done policywise to prevent such shootings.
2022 Michigan election
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Discuss Nov. 8 election results with the Bridge Capitol team
Reporters Lauren Gibbons, Jonathan Oosting and Yue Stella Yu will analyze the election results in a conversation moderated by managing editor Joel Kurth.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan court scuttles new election challenger rules. Benson to appeal
Republicans cheer judge’s order that invalidates rules that would have banned cell phone use by election challengers and added a host of other restrictions.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan’s 1.8M Catholics called on to stop Proposal 3. Will it work?
The state’s largest faith is mixing prayer and pragmatism in its fight against the ballot measure, trying to persuade even those who may generally favor abortion that the proposal is ‘extreme.’
Posted inMichigan Government
How to watch the Tudor Dixon, Gretchen Whitmer second debate on Oct. 25
Michigan’s last gubernatorial debate before the Nov. 8 election is Tuesday. Here’s how to watch it.
Posted inMichigan Government
Whitmer: Proposal 3, abortion rights will help Michigan ‘steal’ jobs from Ohio
Governor ties abortion rights to economy as she and challenger Tudor Dixon speak to Detroit Economic Club. Dixon calls that an ‘odd economic plan.’
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Don’t believe the lies. Prop 3 protects women, allows restrictions
Anti-abortion advocates have resorted to ridiculous claims to stoke fears about Prop 3, which permits evidence-based restrictions, but also ensures Michiganders can make their own medical decisions.
Posted inMichigan Government
Who will control the Michigan Legislature? This year, Democrats have a shot
Democrats haven’t controlled the Michigan Senate since Ronald Reagan was president. Redistricting makes both chambers more competitive after years of gerrymandering.
Posted inTalent & Education
Eight candidates vie for two seats on Michigan state Board of Education
Candidates weigh in on school choice, book bans, the performance of state Superintendent Michael Rice, and more.
Posted inTalent & Education
Where Michigan governor candidates stand on K-12, college education
As students and schools try to recover from the pandemic, Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican challenger Tudor Dixon have vastly different plans for how to improve Michigan schools and colleges.