Michigan should tax certain services to pay for property tax relief, according to Republican House Speaker Matt Hall, who is proposing what he calls the ‘biggest tax reform in Michigan’s history.’
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Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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State of Union fact check: Trump honors Michigan athletes, defends tariffs
President Donald Trump touted Olympics winners, the economy, tax breaks and more in his State of the Union address. Here are the facts.
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Mold, medical failures alleged at Michigan women’s prison
Lawmakers are scrutinizing conditions at the Huron Valley Correctional Facility following the death of an inmate from a treatable infection and testimony alleging mold, poor ventilation and unsafe living conditions.
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Hey, Gov. Whitmer: Here’s what Michigan says is real State of the State
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will discuss the State of the State on Wednesday. Here are what the facts — and Bridge readers — say.
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How a sword and SWAT standoff sparked fury over Michigan mental health crisis
A man with a katana — and a history of mental health issues — sparked a SWAT team response and 30-hour police standoff in southeast Michigan. Critics call it a ‘systemic failure’ that shows how authorities across the state struggle to deal with such situations.
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Trump vows temporary 10% global tariff after justices nix earlier effort
The Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs, a decision with major implications for Michigan.
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Matt Hall pitches $4B Michigan tax overhaul, $1B energy bill savings
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.
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Jocelyn Benson wants to bring high-speed rail to Michigan. What would it take?
In her bid for governor, Democrat Jocelyn Benson says she wants to build a high-speed rail network between Michigan’s largest cities.
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Fact check: How Gretchen Whitmer delivered — and didn’t — on her promises
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made 14 promises during her 2025 State of the State address. Here’s how she did.
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Michigan lawmakers: Fix zoning laws to grow housing
A bipartisan group of Michigan lawmakers say they think they have the fix to boost housing stock in the state by altering zoning laws.