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Student lines up to vote early at Michigan State University

Early voting was a hit in Michigan. Here's who used the new in-person option

by Hayley Harding, Votebeat January 7, 2025May 15, 2025

More than 1 in 5 Michigan voters cast their ballots early and in-person in November. State data shows the new option was especially popular with older voters, but they weren’t alone.

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Michigan Senate OKs hate crime, birth control access bills in marathon final push

by Jordyn Hermani and Lauren Gibbons December 20, 2024May 15, 2025

While House lawmakers calling it quits for the year, the Senate worked through the night in a record 29-hour meeting. Here’s what’s headed to the governor.

State Rep. Karen Whitsett, D-Detroit, talking to reporters

Michigan Government

Michigan lame-duck Legislature: House ends year with tears, fingerpointing

by Bridge Staff December 19, 2024May 15, 2025

The clock is ticking on Michigan’s Lame-duck Legislature. Here’s the latest.

Democratic state Reps. Laurie Pohutsky of Livonia, left, and Abraham Aiyash of Hamtramk in the Michigan House

Michigan Government

Michigan House kills hundreds of bills. See what died on final day of Dem control

by Lauren Gibbons and Jordyn Hermani December 19, 2024May 15, 2025

Government transparency, gun reforms, polluter pay proposals among more than 250 bills that died as the Michigan House abruptly adjourned for the year, ending Democratic control of the lower chamber.

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Michigan eyes tougher petition drive rules after signature fraud scandals

by Hayley Harding, Votebeat December 12, 2024May 15, 2025

Legislators are looking to eliminate incentives to falsify signatures or lie to would-be signers.

Michigan Government

Michigan Republicans to push constitutional amendment requiring ID to vote

by Simon D. Schuster December 11, 2024May 15, 2025

Proponents say IDs improve security. Foes say requirements target minorities. The GOP wants to ask voters whether they should be required.

A voter casts a ballot at Owen Jax Community Center in Warren, Mich. Two kids stand next him

Michigan Government

Lawmakers advance Michigan Voting Rights Act. Election clerks still concerned

by Hayley Harding, Votebeat December 4, 2024May 15, 2025

The bills seek to expand and secure voting rights, but clerks worry about the additional burden they would cause.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson

Michigan Government

Benson: Michigan officials, candidates can use campaign cash for child care

by Jordyn Hermani November 27, 2024May 15, 2025

New ruling ‘will help open up doors for more parents to run for office,’ says lawmaker who requested the interpretation from Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.