Sports betting companies pumped nearly $3 million into Michigan legislative races this month. The spending mostly benefited current lawmakers and followed rejection of a proposed gambling tax.
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Where Michigan governor candidates stand on taxes, housing, affordability
Gubernatorial candidates say they have big plans to cut costs for Michiganders. How would they pull it off?
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Fact checks: John James, Perry Johnson on tax cuts, data centers and more
Accusations over campaign donations and vehicle ‘kill switches’ are flying in Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial primary between John James and Perry Johnson. Here are the facts.
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Bridge Listens Issues Watch recap: The state of democracy in Michigan
Bridge journalists discussed voting access, fraud, polarization and money in politics during a live roundtable. Watch a recap now.
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Bridge Listens balloting concludes. Check out Michigan’s top election issues
Over seven months, more than 6,400 readers made their voices heard, helping Bridge shape election coverage and seek solutions from those seeking office. Here are the top 15 issues.
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Where Michigan governor candidates stand on health care costs, access
Michigan’s next governor has no shortage of health care issues to grapple with. What candidates say they’ll do on costs, access and more.
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MAGA minus Trump: Perry Johnson’s $30M gamble on Michigan governor race
Perry Johnson is running for Michigan governor as a MAGA Republican. Can he overcome President Donald Trump’s endorsement of his rival?
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Fact checks: Jocelyn Benson, Chris Swanson on data centers, energy and more
Two Democrats vying for election Tuesday have some contrasts on tax subsidies for data centers, abortion and some other issues. Here are the facts.
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Oakland County schools seek new tax to bypass funding limits. Some cry foul
Should schools get more money? Voters in Oakland County are deciding whether it’s worth raising taxes to give local districts more money.
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From AI to AIPAC: 6 issues defining Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed race
Michigan’s US Senate race has become one of the most closely watched — and most expensive — races in the country. Money in politics, immigration, health care and affordability are among the issues that have dominated the primary debate.