New legislative maps ordered by a federal court panel reduce the number of districts that include both Detroit and its northern suburbs in an effort to restore electoral power of Black voters.
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Nessel calls DTE’s latest request to raise electric rates ‘frankly, absurd’
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a notice of intervention with the Michigan Public Service Commission in DTE’s latest attempt to increase rates.
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Michigan redistricting: Court finds new Detroit maps better for Black voters
New Detroit-area state House maps are better for Black representation, a federal court rules. No incumbents will be drawn out of their districts, and the statewide map still tends to favor Democrats.
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Who’s running for Michigan Supreme Court in 2024?
Michigan Supreme Court elections could get interesting this year as a Republican incumbent departs and a Democratic appointee defends her seat.
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Police are using Michigan’s ‘red flag’ law to confiscate guns. Here’s how
Police have seized guns from fewer than 40 individuals since Michigan’s “red flag” law took effect in February. Critics feared the process would be abused. One month in, authorities say that’s not happening.
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Michigan mapmakers raise own pay to redraw political lines rejected by court
Michigan mapping commissioners give themselves a 40% raise to redraw political lines struck down by court for disenfranchising Black voters.
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Solar eclipse 2024: What time and other answers from a Michigan astronomer
Ted Bergin, astronomy professor at the University of Michigan, spoke with Bridge Michigan to answer common questions about the total solar eclipse on April 8.
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Lisa Yanick Litwiller, Bridge editor and Mt. Pleasant stalwart, dies of cancer
The award-winning journalist was known for her ‘high standard,’ giving ‘voice to the voiceless’ and volunteer work for her beloved mid-Michigan home city.
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Michigan lawmakers consider making kindergarten mandatory
Michigan parents are heavily encouraged but not required to send their children to kindergarten. A Democratic-sponsored bill would make kindergarten a requirement.
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Michigan redistricting: Opponents argue new Detroit maps fall short
Critics challenging Michigan’s redistricting commission in court argue the latest proposed House map unfairly benefits incumbents and doesn’t address all of the issues that prompted a federal court to order a redraw.