In a nearly 24-hour session that went through the night, Michigan lawmakers finalized a roughly $84 billion spending plan and approved dozens of policy bills.
Michigan Government
Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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In blow to schools, Michigan officials miss July 1 budget deadline — again
Michigan officials were unable to finalize a budget agreement by the state’s July 1 deadline for the second year in a row, frustrating schools seeking funding certainty.
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Michigan schools sweat as deadline looms without state budget: It’s ‘super frustrating’
Michigan House, Senate cancel session with just days before legal deadline to pass state budget. ‘We were hopeful,’ said a spokesperson for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Posted inMichigan Government, Quality of Life
Michigan preps for an American birthday party muted by political divides
Michigan towns will host big fireworks and dramatic readings of the Declaration of Independence. But amid partisan divides, some aren’t in the mood to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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Mystery group circulates health petitions — and attacks Republicans
As it circulates petitions to create citizen health care committees in six Michigan cities, a new group is also attacking Republican incumbents.
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Fact check: Abdul El-Sayed overstates claim he erased $700M in medical debt
In his run for US Senate, Abdul El-Sayed says he erased $700 million in medical debt as Wayne County health director. That’s a goal. So far, it’s much less.
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Bridge Listens Issues Watch recap: Voters face high costs, economic struggles
Watch: Bridge reporters addressed questions related to housing, taxes, Michigan’s aging population, business prospects and the cost of living.
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As ballots go out, what to know about voting in Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary
Absentee ballots are starting to go out for Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary. Voters will choose candidates for everything from the governor’s race to U.S. Senate.
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Trump admin loses again in bid for Michigan voter rolls
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s latest attempt to obtain unredacted voter registration information from Michigan. The case could end up before the US Supreme Court.
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Shrooms, sex and cash bail: Eli Savit says he won’t take policies statewide
As Republicans call him ‘soft on crime,’ Michigan Democratic attorney general candidate Eli Savit says he won’t bring progressive cash bail, sex work and magic mushroom policies with him to Lansing.