Bridge explains how Michigan Lottery proceeds contribute to the Michigan school aid fund.
2024 Michigan election
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Wind, solar farm law won’t make November ballot in Michigan
The group Citizens for Local Choice wanted to give voters the chance to overturn a Michigan law that puts the state in charge of permitting large wind and solar arrays. But it has not collected enough signatures to be on the November ballot.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan leaders gather on Mackinac amid deep divides, economic apathy
As Michigan power players debate policy on Mackinac Island, new polling suggests voter apathy on the economy, higher education and even the democratic process.
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Michigan elections FAQ: How to find information about local candidates
A Bridge Michigan reader asks how voters can educate themselves about office seekers in the absence of newspapers. It takes a bit of work, but there are several ways to be informed before you fill in your ballot
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Elissa Slotkin winning over Senate donors. Her challenge: Win over Black voters
Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin says she’s made more than 90 visits to Detroit as she works to woo Black voters in the Democratic primary for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat.
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Trump ‘warrior’ Mike Rogers takes flak in Michigan GOP primary for U.S. Senate
Mike Rogers says he and Trump can beat Democrats. First, he’ll have to survive a ‘nasty’ GOP primary for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat.
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Michigan elections FAQ: Yes, Mike Rogers moved back from Florida
A Bridge Michigan reader asks if U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers still lives in Florida. His campaign says he moved back home to Michigan last year, and he’s now registered to vote here again.
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In Detroit, Joe Biden touts progress for Black voters. Here are the facts
Joe Biden spoke to the Detroit Branch NAACP on Sunday, touting African-Americans gains in wealth and health care. He left out some key details.
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Michigan elections FAQ: Where do U.S. reps stand on Israel-Hamas war
You asked, Bridge answered: Here’s where Michigan’s 13 members of the U.S. House stand on aid to Israel and the Palestinian cause.
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Dems allege forgery, fraud on GOP petitions for Michigan U.S. Senate seat
Democrats demand a state investigation into “potential forgery and other fraudulent signature gathering tactics” by leading Republican candidates for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat.