Nineteen of the 34 people running for the Detroit Public Schools Community District board filled out a questionnaire from Chalkbeat and BridgeDetroit.
Political and Public Policy Information
Posted inElection 2026, Michigan Government
Amid ‘mass proliferation,’ Flock cameras emerge as key issue in Michigan election
As public concern around the use of automated license plate readers and data privacy grows, Michigan political candidates from both major parties are proposing guardrails or more.
Posted inElection 2026
Fact check: No evidence Abdul El-Sayed ‘pledged support’ to Muslim Brotherhood
In Michigan’s US Senate race, Republican Mike Rogers claimed without evidence that Democrat Abdul El-Sayed ‘pledged his support’ to the Muslim Brotherhood. Here are the facts.
Posted inElection 2026
Fact check: Would ‘money out of politics’ proposal live up to its name?
Opponents contend Michigan ballot Proposal 2 to get ‘money out of politics’ would do little to curb spending by out-of-state and dark money groups. Here are the facts.
Posted inElection 2026
Citizenship voting proposal kept off ballot by US, Michigan Supreme Courts
A group seeking to require proof of citizenship for Michigan elections is ‘deeply disappointed’ the proposal won’t make the fall ballot.
Posted inElection 2026
Voter guide 2026: Everything you need to know about voting in Detroit
Key dates, deadlines and resources to help you navigate Michigan’s 2026 elections.
Posted inElection 2026, Political and Public Policy Information
Michigan voter rolls: What election-year audit shows
Michigan’s voter roll is mostly clean heading into the 2026 midterms, but the state auditor general identified a small number of potential noncitizens.
Posted inJobs & Economic Development, Political and Public Policy Information
Bedrock tells Detroiters its RenCen plan is ‘the only path forward’
Tuesday’s meeting also included a vote by attendees for two neighborhood representatives to serve on the nine-member Neighborhood Advisory Committee, which will negotiate with the developers for a Community Benefits agreement.
Posted inElection 2026, Housing, Michigan Government
Michigan houses are old and getting older. It’s a ‘huge problem’ for state
Michigan lawmakers have proposed bills to reform the state’s zoning laws in a bid to spur more and faster home building. But the measures have not passed, meaning the state’s next governor may inherit an ongoing debate.
Posted inElection 2026, Michigan Government
Mike Rogers vs. Abdul El-Sayed: 7 issues defining Michigan’s US Senate race
Mike Rogers’ and Abdul El-Sayed’s records, ties to polarizing political figures expected to factor heavily into Michigan’s US Senate race Bridge readers also identified health care, affordability, the economy and candidate positions on President Donald Trump as key issues The contest to replace outgoing US Sen. Gary Peters, a Democrat, is among the most competitive […]