Tuesday’s election put Democrats in charge of the state House, Senate and governor’s office. That could mean bonuses for teachers, more funding for vulnerable districts and an end to the third-grade reading law.
2022 Michigan election
Posted inMichigan Government
Tough year for incumbents: Nine Michigan legislators tossed out by voters
Three incumbents lost their seats this week, bringing the total for the cycle to nine sitting lawmakers who ran and lost.
Posted inMichigan Government
Analysis: Absentee voting gave Democrats big lead before Election Day
More Michigan Democrats than Republicans voted absentee instead of in person this year. That means many voters had decided before seeing late advertising and even the second debate.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan blue wave foils GOP plans to enact voter ID, school choice this year
When Republicans lost control of the Michigan Legislature on Tuesday, they also lost the ability to enact voter ID and voucher-like scholarship petitions without a signature from the Democratic governor.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Former Michigan GOP spokesperson offers ugly post-election autopsy
Campaigns are about vision. This current crop of Republicans lost sight of what brought them to power in the first place: fiscal responsibility; smaller government; and a strong focus on getting things done.
Posted inTalent & Education
Analysis: Parents rights school board campaigns lost most Michigan races
From the governor’s race to local school boards, the ‘parental rights’ movement has dominated debates on education policy this election year. But movement-backed candidates had limited success Tuesday in local school board elections.
Posted inMichigan Government
Fresh off historic wins, Michigan Democrats elect legislative leaders
Sen. Winnie Brinks, D-Grand Rapids will be the next Senate majority leader, while Rep. Joe Tate, D-Detroit, is the new House speaker.
Posted inMichigan Government
Analysis: Trump voters stayed home, aiding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s re-election
The huge drop from Republican votes for Trump to Tudor Dixon is more evidence of a big problem for a party that has tied its fortunes to the former president.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan Democrats target Right-to-Work: ‘Golden opportunity’ or ‘nuclear war’?
The controversial law was passed 10 years ago. Union membership has fallen and Democrats are champing at the bit to get repeal the measure once they take control of Lansing.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Mid-Michigan smacks down wind energy. Will it harm the state’s green plan?
Montcalm County voters rejected five renewable energy referendums and recalled several local officials who supported the plans. There is growing opposition to wind and solar farms as Michigan attempts to chart a green energy path.