Democratic incumbent Dana Nessel is set to face Republican Matthew DePerno in the attorney general election this fall.
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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Michigan Senate OKs $565 million for mental health funding
A plan to spend millions in federal COVID relief money on revamping the state’s mental health system cleared the state Senate Wednesday.
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Nessel jokingly calls for ‘drag queen for every school.’ GOP not laughing.
A comment about drag queens Attorney General Dana Nessel said was made in jest sparked outcry among conservative Republicans.
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Michigan takes the plunge, becomes latest state to allow swim-up bars
Just in time for summer, residents will soon be able to sip their drinks in a pool under a new law aimed at helping the state tourism industry.
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As gas prices soar, Michigan tax-holiday plans prompt squabbling, gridlock
State government can’t do much about gas prices except freeze taxes. Both parties agree it’s a good idea. For months, plans have gone nowhere but negotiations are ongoing.
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James Craig to run as write-in for Michigan governor: ‘Everything is possible.’
The former Detroit police chief acknowledges an ‘uphill battle’ after he was disqualified over fraudulent nominating petition signatures.
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Michigan GOP rejects LGBT Pride resolution, wants 'lifestyle' disclaimer
Michigan Republicans adopted an identical LGBT Pride Month resolution last year. But the Senate GOP refused to do so in 2022 without adding a disclaimer that “not every citizen in Michigan agrees with the lifestyle.”
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Judge rejects Perry Johnson’s request to stop printing Michigan ballots
The millionaire Republican gubernatorial hopeful is running out of options after losing another bid to make the Aug. 2 primary ballot.
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What Michigan’s redistricting commission could do now that maps are complete
Michigan’s redistricting commission has been done with maps for months. The panel’s attorneys have offered guidance on how to wind down.
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Abortion isn’t ‘black-and-white’ for Michigan voters. But it is for lawmakers.
Many GOP voters favor exceptions for rape and incest — and many Democratic ones oppose late-term abortions. Such nuance is absent among policymakers, complicating efforts to make laws about the procedure.