Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall says Republicans won’t take up any budget bills with earmarks for ‘sanctuary’ cities, townships or counties. Local governments would have to affirm they’ll work with ICE.
Simon D. Schuster
Simon D. Schuster covers Michigan politics, campaign finance and government accountability for Bridge Michigan. He joined Bridge in 2024 after working as MLive's senior political reporter and on its investigative team, and previously spent three years as executive director of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network, tracking the influence of political money in Michigan. A Michigan native, Simon holds a bachelor's degree and a master of public policy from Michigan State University.
Simon is based in Lansing. When he's not working, you'll find him in Detroit, backpacking northern Michigan or visiting his fiancée in Scandinavia.
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Who funds Michigan lawmakers? Most get cash from PACs, not voters they represent
Michigan lawmakers get most of their campaign cash from PACs that represent industries and other special interests, including labor unions and business groups. Experts ask: Who will they listen to in Lansing?
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Michigan Democrats’ pension, retirement bills in limbo amid GOP ‘legal review’
Michigan Democrats approved the bills last month but didn’t send them to the governor. House Republicans aren’t doing it for them.
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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.