Michigan economic development officials failed to file required conflict of interest reports for years, including one board member now under investigation for potential embezzlement, a Bridge investigation found.
Political and Public Policy Information
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As Michigan lawmakers fight, bipartisan transparency and public safety bills flounder
It’s not just the budget: Hundreds of policy proposals are stalled in the Michigan Legislature, including broadly bipartisan bills to improve government transparency, public safety and limit cellphone use in schools.
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Commentary: Pregnant women face tough choices about medication use. Why medical research cuts will make it worse
Researchers and federal agencies have built monitoring systems, databases and tools to accelerate our understanding of medication safety. However, these efforts are now at risk due to ongoing cuts to medical research funding.
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Sheffield touts ‘progressive’ agenda in final phase of mayoral race
Sheffield said she’s looking forward to intimate conversations with voters where she can dive deeper into her platform after having to deliver short soundbites at primary candidate forums. Rev. Solomon Kinloch’s campaign has also positioned the Triumph Church leader as a grassroots working-class champion.
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Michigan’s last ‘sanctuary’ standing? Why East Lansing is a Trump immigration target
East Lansing’s immigration-friendly “sanctuary” status has made it a target of the Trump administration. It’s an “honor,” according to a local official who says the city has no plan to change course.
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Trump admin to Michigan: Remove ‘gender ideology’ from sex ed or lose millions
As Michigan’s GOP-led House considers restricting transgender student bathroom use, the Trump administration warns the state it will lose funding if it doesn’t cut ‘gender ideology’ from sex ed materials.
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Michigan says Justice Department silence is stalling effort to turn over voter records
The state is withholding some personal information, citing federal privacy laws, while waiting for instructions on how to transfer the rest of the massive file.
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Detroit council candidate rejects check from Dan Gilbert fund
District 6 Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero turned down $5,000 from Rocket PAC.
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Michigan House GOP budget cuts spending, workers and DEI to pave way for roads
With a potential government shutdown looming, Michigan’s Republican-led House unveiled and quickly approved a $78.5 billion budget plan that would slash spending and state workers but boost road funding.
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Transfer prices and your bill: What Michigan’s clean energy law means for you
The formula utilities use to compare renewables to fossil fuels is coming under fire, and the changes could shift dollars toward or away from ratepayers.