Michigan Democrats approved the bills last month but didn’t send them to the governor. House Republicans aren’t doing it for them.
Simon D. Schuster
Simon D. Schuster is a Capitol Reporter for Bridge Michigan. Simon joined Bridge Michigan in 2024 after working as MLive's senior political reporter and later covering politics on their investigative team. He spent three years tracking the influence of political money in Michigan as executive director of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network, a nonpartisan nonprofit. A Michigan native, Simon received a bachelor's and a master of public policy from Michigan State University, where he was a policy fellow at the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research. Outside of work you'll find him in Detroit, backpacking northern Michigan or visiting his fiancée in Scandinavia. He lives in Lansing.
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Dems go it alone in Michigan House, where chaotic meeting ends in lame-duck limbo
After GOP walkout, Michigan House Democrats pass slew of bills to regulate book bans, simplify gender changes on state IDs and more – before a Democratic departure forces an abrupt adjournment.
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Republicans walk out of Michigan House, demand action on tipped wage and sick leave laws
In a dramatic exchange, House Republicans walked off the floor. Democrats proceeded to approve bills to deter “sextortion.”
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Gun reforms among measures approved in marathon Michigan lame-duck meetings
Michigan Democrats approved “ghost gun” and bump stock bans, but several other major packages are in limbo with few voting days left.
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Four years after George Floyd, Michigan lawmakers push police reforms in lame-duck
Plans would give police a ‘duty to intervene’ if a colleague uses excessive force, restrict no-knock warrants and require more extensive background checks for new officers.
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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan running for Michigan governor as independent
Three-term Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced his campaign for governor as an independent Wednesday morning. His candidacy could leave Democrats with some agonizing decisions to make.
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Michigan Democrats grow wish lists for last month of full control. What to expect
Poised to lose control of the Michigan House, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and fellow Democrats are pushing economic development, firearm and criminal justice reforms in the final weeks of 2024.
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Michigan election certified without protest after Trump win
The Board of State Canvassers was drama-free on Friday, unlike in 2020. In a few tight downballot races, candidates may still seek recounts until 11 a.m. Monday.
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Has Michigan governor race begun? Duggan spurs speculation. Here’s who might run
Here is a look at some of the other potential 2026 gubernatorial candidates.
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‘Dark money’ helped Democrats dominate Michigan Supreme Court races
In addition to outraising their opponents, the Democratic nominees had far more assistance from outside groups, including a dark money nonprofit registered in Massachusetts.