BridgeDetroit contacted all of the candidates in the 13th District House primary, which is one of two seats representing Detroit in Congress. Here’s what they said.
Michigan Government
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Housing, Michigan Government
Can tenants withhold rent if a landlord won’t make repairs?
Michigan renters can take action if their landlord doesn’t make repairs when they can ask. Here’s what lawyers said.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Michigan Government
Michigan Medicaid rolls drop 5%, prompting fears of surge in uninsured
Michigan’s Medicaid numbers dwindled after the state reviewed everyone’s eligibility after the pandemic. That began in 2023. It’s unclear why those numbers continue to fall.
Posted inEnvironment, Michigan Government
Guide: Michigan’s water affordability issue by the numbers
State and federal legislators have failed to pass water affordability legislation as federal funding for water systems has plummeted.
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, Political and Public Policy Information
Biz leaders push data centers, warning Michigan may miss ‘golden ticket’
Despite data center protests on the mainland, business leaders at a Mackinac Island conference urged elected officials and candidates to back proposed projects — even as policymaker misgivings grow.
Posted inMichigan Government
Governor hopefuls pitch economic plans, from tax cuts to arts and culture
Republicans centered their pitches on tax cuts, while Democrats Jocelyn Benson and Chris Swanson shared plans to restructure Michigan’s economy.
Posted inEducation, Michigan Government
Benson education plan: Up teacher pay, tackle absenteeism, change constitution
Jocelyn Benson is releasing a wide-ranging education plan calling for more pre-K, career tech and service opportunities
Posted inMichigan Government
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she won’t run for president in 2028
“I think there will be a robust group of people running for president. I will not be one of them in 2028,” Whitmer said.
Posted inEducation, Michigan Government
What to know about school tax credit program. Will Michigan opt in or stay out?
Michigan private and public school students could benefit from a federal tax credit scholarship program. Here’s what to know.