Jordyn Hermani, Author at Bridge Michigan

Jordyn Hermani

Jordyn covers state policy and politics for Bridge Michigan. Prior to joining the Capitol crew, she wrote for MLive as its statewide politics and culture reporter and with Gongwer Michigan as its state House reporter. She lives in Lansing with her husband and two cats. When not writing, you can catch her watching hockey or horror movies — though, usually not at the same time. Get in touch with her at jhermani@bridgemi.com or on Twitter @JordynHermani.

Michigan Government

Matt Hall pitches $4B Michigan tax overhaul, $1B energy bill savings

by Jordyn Hermani February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Republican House Speaker Matt Hall is proposing a major tax overhaul he says should amount to a net cut for Michiganders and reduce energy bills.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks into a microphone.

Michigan Government

Fact check: How Gretchen Whitmer delivered — and didn’t — on her promises

by Jordyn Hermani and Simon D. Schuster February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made 14 promises during her 2025 State of the State address. Here’s how she did.

Lawmakers in front of a house in a press conference.

Michigan Government

Michigan lawmakers: Fix zoning laws to grow housing

by Jordyn Hermani February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

A bipartisan group of Michigan lawmakers say they think they have the fix to boost housing stock in the state by altering zoning laws.

Michigan Government

Gretchen Whitmer pitches $88B budget. What it means for Michiganders, schools

by Jordyn Hermani February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office unveiled her $88B budget proposal on Wednesday, calling for more spending on literacy and education with some tax hikes and some tax breaks.

Michigan Government

Whitmer signs classroom smartphone ban for Michigan schools. What to know

by Jordyn Hermani February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Michigan K-12 students will be banned from using smartphones during instructional time starting this fall. Here’s what to know about the new law signed Tuesday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

An aerial image of Gordie Howe International Bridge.

Michigan Government

Trump threatens to block Michigan-Canada bridge in trade war escalation

by Jordyn Hermani February 9, 2026February 10, 2026

President Donald Trump suggests he ‘will not allow’ the nearly completed Gordie Howe International Bridge to open in Detroit because of an ongoing trade war with Canada.