A June newsletter sent to District 2 residents included a campaign solicitation from Police Commissioner Linda Bernard.
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Supporters of fast-growing cash aid program urge lawmakers to take it statewide
Rx Kids is among dozens of programs across the country experimenting with providing direct cash payments to people with the greatest need.
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Two Hamtramck City Council members charged with forgery in election case
They allegedly paid newly naturalized citizens and filled out their ballots, court documents say.
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Michigan makes prisoners pay for doctor visits. Critics call it a costly mistake
Advocates say requiring medical copays by Michigan prisoners discourages them from seeking preventive care and ultimately raises costs for taxpayers. Some lawmakers want to put an end to the practice.
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Michigan schools urged to provide free meals to all students despite budget stalemate
Michigan lawmakers are more than a month past a deadline to adopt a state budget, creating uncertainty for school officials.
Posted inElection 2025
See who’s funding Detroit City Council candidates
A BridgeDetroit review of campaign disclosures shows a handful of donors funded some council races. Others were fueled by personal loans, political committees, business groups and people beyond the district boundaries.
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Mike Duggan banks on partisan fatigue in independent bid for Michigan governor
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s decision to run for governor of Michigan as an independent has infuriated his old party. Longtime Democrat says voters of both Republican and Democratic leanings are tired of partisan politics.
Posted inElection 2025
4 takeaways from Detroit’s primary election
One thing is for certain: It’s now a clear two-way race for mayor in November.
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Fighting chronic absenteeism key issue as Sheffield and Kinloch gear up for November mayoral race
Mary Sheffield and Solomon Kinloch were the top two vote-getters in Detroit’s mayoral primary election Tuesday. They will go on to compete in the general election in November.
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Detroit City Council primary election results 2025: See the top finishers
Detroit City Council incumbents come out on top in at-large, district races.