Where Michigan secretary of state hopefuls stand on big election issues
Garlin Gilchrist and Anthony Forlini weigh in on election transparency, the Trump administration and more.
A top Michigan clerk is quitting. She can’t take the voting lies anymore
This year, Sue Hartman was singled out by peers for excellence. But the Republican clerk says trying to convince her mostly Republican neighbors that elections are fair has taken its toll.
Watch live: Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers debate in Michigan US Senate race
Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers will debate tonight for the first time in Michigan’s fiercely contested US Senate race. Watch live starting at 7 p.m.
Watch live: Anthony Forlini, Garlin Gilchrist debate in Michigan SOS race
Anthony Forlini and Garlin Gilchrist want to be Michigan’s next secretary of state. They’ll debate this evening, starting at 6:30 p.m. Watch live here.
Fact checks ahead of Michigan’s general election
Bridge Michigan reporters have spent months fact-checking claims by the gubernatorial and Senate campaigns and researching ballot measures.
Year after reintroduction, no grayling seen in Michigan wild. Hope remains
Biologists with northern Michigan tribes said they expect to see better results as they continue to collect data over the next several years.
Fact check: Mike Rogers voted against drug imports from Canada
GOP US Senate candidate Mike Rogers says he’ll make sure prescription drugs aren’t more expensive in Michigan than in Canada. Democrats say he repeatedly voted against Canadian imports. Here are the facts.
Food scrap collectors in Michigan, across US, want your coffee grounds, eggshells
Composting reduces food waste that goes into landfills and creates healthy soil for gardeners and urban farmers. But it’s not easy for everyone to have their own compost bin or get to a drop-off location.
Fact check: John James, Jocelyn Benson debate data centers, tariffs, more
Michigan governor hopefuls John James and Jocelyn Benson sparred in their first televised debate. We checked their facts.
Albion, Cooley, Madonna, 6 others on watch lists as financial woes mount
An expert said appearing on the watch lists could be “a warning sign” of trouble ahead.
Full video: Jocelyn Benson, John James debate in race for Michigan governor
Michigan gubernatorial hopefuls Jocelyn Benson and John James debated for the first time. Watch it here.
Doug Lloyd wants to make the Michigan attorney general’s office boring again
Republican Attorney General nominee Doug Lloyd is touting his past wins as prosecutor in Eaton County, which is divided politically. Democrats contend he’ll be a ‘rubber stamp’ for Trump.
John James vows to boost Michigan literacy, teacher pay
Republican gubernatorial candidate John James said if he’s elected, Michigan will steal education policies that work, including the ‘Mississippi miracle.’
Dysfunction rocks county health dept. at center of Michigan MAHA movement
Nurses allege a toxic workplace has taken root at the St. Clair County Health Department. But officials are shrugging off calls for an independent investigation of its anti-vaccine medical director.
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