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Opinion | Fix the damn roads? Sure. But Whitmer can’t control the damn economy.
Governors can do a lot to improve Michigan. But their administrations often are defined by economies that are influenced by trends beyond state borders.
Gretchen Whitmer inherits a stable economy, but an unforgiving budget
Michigan’s next governor takes office with an economy that’s humming. But the state budget is limited by existing spending deals, Republican opposition and the prospect of an economic downtown, which could foil Whitmer’s policy goals.
5 places where Michigan’s governor and legislature can make deals
From roads to water to job training, state residents are counting on Michigan Democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer and a Republican Legislature to set partisanship aside and start solving problems. See where they might find common ground.
Gretchen Whitmer and Dana Nessel vowed to shut Line 5. Now’s their chance
Halting Enbridge Energy’s oil pumping beneath the Straits of Mackinac was key promise in the Democratic campaigns of Michigan’s next governor and attorney general. Can they deliver?
Overnight, it’s a new Michigan. Women sweep to power in change election.
Welcome, legalized pot. So long, gerrymandering. Democrats and women score big victories, as ballot measures all pass. Republicans hold onto Legislature, promising divided government.
Map: See how Gretchen Whitmer rolled to victory in Michigan governor race
Nine Michigan counties that backed Republican President Donald Trump in 2016 flipped to elect Democrat Gretchen Whitmer as governor, including the biggest swing county Macomb.
Gretchen Whitmer is winner in Michigan governor race
Whitmer, the former Senate minority leader, rolling to victory over Bill Schuette in her race to succeed term-limited Gov. Rick Snyder.
What Gretchen Whitmer promises to do as Michigan’s next governor
Fixing the damn roads will cost some damn money, and the Democratic winner for Michigan governor must now work with the Legislature to find it. We summarize this and other promises Gretchen Whitmer made in her campaign.
Gretchen Whitmer: Michigan needs a get-it-done governor
Democratic candidate for governor Gretchen Whitmer makes her final pitch to voters in an exclusive guest column in Bridge
Where Michigan governor candidates stand on jobs and the economy
If Democrat Gretchen Whitmer and Republican Bill Schuette have one thing in common in their race for governor it’s this: Both are short on details on how they would pay for their campaign promises.
Gretchen Whitmer promises fixed roads. Can she find the money to deliver?
The Democratic candidate for Michigan governor skimps on the details in her economic and jobs plans.
Here’s who endorsed the 2018 Michigan governor candidates
Republican Bill Schuette counts major business groups and incumbent President Donald Trump in his corner, while Democrat Gretchen Whitmer has the backing of labor unions and former President Barack Obama.
Truth Squad | Bill Schuette goes foul, claims Whitmer will ‘kill’ Flint case
The Michigan Republican attorney general used an offhand remark from his Democratic rival to make a series of attacks. But his arguments lacked evidence and delves into conspiracy theory.
Gretchen Whitmer says she accomplished more than her record shows.
Taunted by Republican opponent Bill Schuette for only passing three bills while in the legislature, Whitmer argues that her impact was far greater and that she simply did not care who got the credit. Bridge checks her history.
Gretchen Whitmer: I’ll pay to fix Michigan by ‘closing loopholes’
How will the Democratic gubernatorial candidate fund the $2B+ she promises for schools, childcare and lead pipe replacement? ‘Anticipated growth,’ ‘closing loopholes’ and new money, she says in an interview.
As governor, Whitmer would create a ‘Detroit-specific strategy’ for K-12 education
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate said she would push for increased regulation of charter schools in Detroit if elected in November.
$75 million thrown into Michigan governor’s race. Here’s who’s spending
Gretchen Whitmer’s campaign has a fundraising edge over Bill Schuette. And outside groups are spending millions to influence the race.
What Michigan schools will look like under Governor Whitmer or Schuette
Turning around Michigan schools is job number one for the next governor. Bridge asked education policy experts to predict what schools will be like in a Bill Schuette or Gretchen Whitmer administration.
Truth Squad | Fact-checking Michigan’s second, and final, governor’s debate
Bridge Magazine waded through a litany of stale talking points to provide context and facts to accusations leveled by Democrat Gretchen Whitmer and Republican Bill Schuette at their final debate Wednesday.
Truth Squad | Michigan Republicans foul Whitmer on destroyed evidence claim
A state GOP ad accuses Democratic governor candidate Gretchen Whitmer of doing nothing as Ingham County Prosecutor when informed of damaged evidence in pending criminal cases. That’s patently untrue.