Candidates pushed to increase the governor’s oversight of public education in Michigan at a forum for Christian homeschoolers.
2026 Michigan election
Posted inMichigan Government
In hard hats and picket lines, Dems woo union workers in US Senate primary
Many influential unions haven’t endorsed in Michigan’s high-stakes US Senate race, but Democrats are courting them. Politicians must ‘earn’ the right to ‘our endorsements now,’ said a UAW official.
Posted inMichigan Government
Perry Johnson, John James face dueling signature challenges in GOP primary
GOP challenges allege signature forgeries and circulator fraud on petitions filed by frontrunners in Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial primary. State officials will determine whether candidates make the ballot.
Posted inMichigan Government, Michigan Health Watch
Watch: Bridge reporters talk medical debt, health care costs on WJR
An estimated 700,000 Michiganders are saddled with medical debt. Bridge reporters joined WJR in Detroit to discuss.
Posted inMichigan Government
Jocelyn Benson unveils ‘firewall’ for election oversight, governor run
As Republicans question her ability to fairly oversee Michigan elections while running for governor, Democrat Jocelyn Benson announces new ‘firewall’ plan to avoid conflicts of interest.
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GOP saw Michigan as ripe for takeover, but mood is shifting
Surging gas prices, an unpopular war in Iran, and tariffs complicate what Michigan Republicans had expected to be a winning election year.
Posted inTalent & Education
Most school bonds pass in Tuesday’s election. Look up your district
Statewide, 63.8% of school bonds passed. Some districts that failed to get bonds passed in November also failed Tuesday.
Posted inMichigan Government
Democrats keep control of Michigan Senate with special election win
Democrat Chedrick Greene has won a special election in Michigan, securing the party’s control of the state Senate through the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s term.
Posted inMichigan Government
Fact check: Bernie Sanders, Abdul El-Sayed make case for wealth tax
Bernie Sanders and Michigan US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed called for a new tax on the wealthiest Americans and universal health care. Here are the facts.
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Michigan, Antrim County clerk each threaten legal action over voter roll
The state says Victoria Bishop could face criminal charges if she doesn’t stop trying to cancel voters’ registrations in the northern Michigan county.