New personal financial disclosure filings confirm Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is a millionaire but otherwise shed little new light on finances or potential conflicts of interest for Michigan officials.
Jordyn Hermani
Jordyn covers state policy and politics for Bridge Michigan. Prior to joining the Capitol crew, she wrote for MLive as its statewide politics and culture reporter and with Gongwer Michigan as its state House reporter. She lives in Lansing with her husband and two cats. When not writing, you can catch her watching hockey or horror movies — though, usually not at the same time. Get in touch with her at jhermani@bridgemi.com or on Twitter @JordynHermani.
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Whitmer under fire for ‘intentional attack’ on Michigan government watchdog
Michigan’s state government watchdog is facing a potential $8.3 million cut under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed budget. The auditor general wants to know why.
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Whitmer book spurs president talk, joins list of Michigan political reads
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will detail her rise in Democratic politics in a new book releasing July 9. In the meantime, read these other five Michigan political memoirs and biographies.
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Michigan AG Dana Nessel: Democratic hate crime bills not tough enough
Attorney General Dana Nessel is no stranger to threats as a public official — which is why she says Michigan’s current statute on hate crimes is woefully inadequate.
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ACLU calls for ending Michigan parental-consent law for underage abortions
A new report by the American Civil Liberties Union and others used court data and interviews with sexual-health advocates, attorneys and providers to examine Michigan’s 1991 law requiring parental consent for abortions
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Supreme Court abortion pill case ‘terrifying’ for Michigan women, Nessel says
Michigan voters in 2022 guaranteed abortion access in the state constitution, but a case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court could sharply restrict who gets the abortion pill. Attorney General Dan Nessel calls that a “terrifying” prospect.
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Police are using Michigan’s ‘red flag’ law to confiscate guns. Here’s how
Police have seized guns from fewer than 40 individuals since Michigan’s “red flag” law took effect in February. Critics feared the process would be abused. One month in, authorities say that’s not happening.
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Michigan Senate OKs corporate subsidy overhaul in push for higher wages
Sweeping plans would revamp Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s signature business incentive program while creating tax breaks for higher-wage jobs and innovation.
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Paid surrogate contracts may soon be legal in Michigan despite GOP concerns
Michigan is the last state in the nation to criminalize paid surrogacy contracts. A bill package headed to the governor’s desk would undo that.
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Michigan lawmakers begin school safety debate long after Oxford shooting
Michigan Legislature weighs long-stalled school safety package after delays spurred criticism from dad of Oxford victim.