Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s first term was defined by COVID. A Bridge analysis finds the facts are clear: Her orders spared lives, but did so at a cost to the economy and K-12 learning.
Political and Public Policy Information
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Early voting centers open across Detroit for Nov. 8 election
Detroit voters can visit any of 13 satellite centers to register to vote, pick up an absentee ballot or cast a ballot.
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Michigan Proposal 2: What’s true, false, unknown about the voting ballot question
You still need an ID to vote. Billionaires can contribute to running elections. Prisoners can’t vote. What else to know about Promote the Vote.
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Michigan Gov. Whitmer: Defunding police ‘dangerous and foolish’
The Democrat in 2020 said she supported the ‘spirit’ of the ‘defund the police’ movement. One month before she’s up for re-election, she is touting increased police funding.
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Made in Detroit: Fundraising app to navigate causes, political campaigns
Detroiters plan to debut ‘EvenScore’ after inaugural Michigan Tech Week in Detroit.
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Michigan firm linked to election worker data breach; Detroit ends contract
The owner of an East Lansing election software firm is expected to self-surrender to authorities from Los Angeles County, California, where he’s facing at least one felony charge for a potential breach of poll worker data.
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Early vote centers opening soon in Detroit for 2022 elections
The city has established 13 new voting centers as part of the citywide voter participation campaign, Detroit Votes 2022.
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Michigan Proposal 3: What changes if abortion becomes constitutional right
What to know about state of abortion today in Michigan, who supports the ballot measure and what would change if voters approve it on Nov. 8.
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Michigan absentee ballots mailed this week for Nov. 8 election: What to know
What to know about how to register to vote, when to request absentee ballots and more in Michigan.
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Opinion: Duggan touts homeownership as crisis escalates for Black renters
A closer look at Detroit’s latest housing data suggests now is not the time to celebrate, but to take action.