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Jordyn Hermani
As part of the Capitol team, Jordyn Hermani covers state policy and politics, tracking the Legislature, the state budget and elections. Before joining Bridge, she wrote for MLive as its statewide politics and culture reporter and for Gongwer Michigan as its state House reporter.
A 2018 graduate of Central Michigan University, Jordyn lives in Lansing with her husband and two cats.
Posted inElection 2026, Environment, Michigan Government
Where Michigan governor candidates stand on data centers, the environment
How would Jocelyn Benson, Chris Swanson, Perry Johnson and John James protect the Great Lakes? How would they approach data centers, climate change and energy policy?
Posted inEducation, Election 2026, Michigan Government
Where Michigan governor candidates stand on schools, literacy
Candidates have made bold promises to address dismal reading scores and fix schools across the state. Are they realistic?
Posted inHousing, Michigan Government
Michigan bans big investors from buying more homes. Will it work?
A new Michigan law limits how many homes private equity firms can legally own.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Michigan Government
Rx Kids fact check: No tax money for undocumented moms, no spending limits
Republican lawmakers scrutinize Rx Kids, asking: Does Michigan cash-for-moms program support undocumented immigrants? Can recipients buy anything they want? We have answers.
Posted inMichigan Government
What Mike Duggan’s exit means for Michigan governor’s race
Mike Duggan’s departure resets Michigan governor’s race in political climate he — and experts — say increasingly favors Democrats.
Posted inHousing, Michigan Government
Michigan housing crunch sparks rare bipartisan push — and backlash
Lawmakers have lots of ideas to fix Michigan’s affordable housing crisis — but so far, little consensus. Will this be the year?
Posted inMichigan Government, Political and Public Policy Information
Michigan Dems back Garlin Gilchrist and Eli Savit, oust U-M’s Jordan Acker
Michigan Democrats on Sunday endorsed Garlin Gilchrist for secretary of state and Eli Savit for attorney general, while ousting University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker.
Posted inMichigan Government
3 months, 7 bills: Michigan lawmakers moving slow as campaign season looms
Michigan faces significant challenges, but the politically divided Legislature isn’t agreeing on many bills. Again. Is this the new normal in Lansing?
Posted inMichigan Government
Gretchen Whitmer’s last State of the State: Literacy, legacy and a Trump thank you
In her final annual address, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out plans to create a new affordable housing tax credit and limit medical debt. She also thanked President Donald Trump for a commitment to Selfridge.