Republican gubernatorial candidates down to five after court rejects lawsuits to allow James Craig, Perry Johnson and Michael Markey on the ballot despite forged petition signatures.
Lauren Gibbons
Lauren covers state politics and policy for Bridge Michigan. Prior to joining Bridge's Capitol team, she worked at MLive, where she led coverage of the state Legislature and the redistricting process, and before that covered the state Senate for MIRS News. She has covered the ins and outs of Michigan politics for nearly a decade and has won awards both for her political coverage and her work documenting the Larry Nassar sexual abuse case. Lauren grew up in the Lansing area and graduated from Michigan State University, majoring in journalism and history. She lives in Ferndale, and her party tricks include Irish dancing and telling friends what political districts they live in without looking. Reach her at lgibbons@bridgemi.com or on Twitter @LaurenMGibbons
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In redrawn districts, Macomb once again could decide Michigan power balance
The southeast Michigan county is anchoring its own congressional district, and the candidates reflect the region’s growing diversity. With Michigan losing a seat, it could prove pivotal.
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Michigan senators seek summer pause on gas taxes. Whitmer ‘encouraged’
A bipartisan plan approved Thursday would temporarily suspend sales and fuel taxes at the pump. Whitmer had earlier vetoed earlier relief.
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Michigan hasn’t passed bills to make schools safer, even after Oxford shooting
Gun control is a non-starter, but lawmakers have yet to approve even measures with wide support, such as more money for mental health help and school police officers. Leaders acknowledge they need to move with more urgency.
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Stevens, Levin trade shots over abortion at Michigan congressional debate
Two Democrats seeking one seat clash over guns and choice, with the moderate Stevens dressing down progressive Levin as ‘another 60-something-year-old white man.’
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New bill: Speed in Michigan construction zones, get a ticket in mail
Some lawmakers want Michigan to join other states and use cameras to nab speeders in highway construction zones. First offense: Warning. Second: $150 fines.
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Michigan election law: Everyone wants change, common ground is the hard part
Ideas abound for changing Michigan election laws ahead of the 2022 cycle. But so far, vast ideological differences have stood in the way of getting bipartisan changes passed.
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Report: Matthew DePerno met with Trump official before Jan. 6 Capitol riots
The candidate for attorney general met with a State Department representative about claims the election was stolen as Trump rallied supporters to overturn his election loss.
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After generations of confusion, Michigan, Indiana to finally settle border
It’s called the ‘quiet border’ because no one went to war or court to settle the line between Michigan and Indiana. But both states are embarking on serious efforts to define the 110-mile boundary.
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Emails: Jocelyn Benson chastised staff for withholding Lyoya driving records
Records show that the Secretary of State appeared to back a policy change that denied records release of ‘victims of violence,’ before quickly reversing course.