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Pete Buttigieg endorses Benson for Michigan governor, hints at White House run

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified, Bridge Michigan
| WICA-FM (Traverse City, MI) Verified
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here. Pete Buttigieg endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson on Monday while hinting at his own future. Buttigieg, the former secretary of transportation under President Joe Biden, moved to the Traverse City area with his family in 2022.
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Pete Buttigieg endorses Benson for Michigan governor, hints at White House run

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
Pete Buttigieg endorsed fellow Democrat Jocelyn Benson for governor Buttigieg hinted his own potential presidential aspirations in Traverse City event Benson is facing Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson in the Democratic primary TRAVERSE CITY — Pete Buttigieg endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson on Monday while hinting at his own future. Buttigieg, the former secretary of transportation under President Joe Biden,  moved to the Traverse City area with his family in 2022.
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Michigan lawmakers pass $84B budget, 67 bills in marathon session

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
After missing budget deadline, Michigan Legislature works through the night to finalize a new $84 billion spending plan Lawmakers also sent more than three dozen policy bills to Gov.
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In blow to schools, Michigan officials miss July 1 budget deadline — again

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By Jordyn Hermani Verified, Simon D. Schuster Verified, Bridge Michigan
| WJMN-TV (Escanaba, MI) Verified
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter). For the second year in a row, Michigan lawmakers failed to pass a state budget by a July 1 deadline written into state law Legislative leaders and Gov.
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In blow to schools, Michigan officials miss July 1 budget deadline — again Original

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By Bridge Michigan, Jordyn Hermani Verified, Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Oakland Press Verified
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... This story was originally published by BridgeMichigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Sign up for a free BridgeMichigan newsletter here. For the second year in a row, Michigan lawmakers failed to pass a state budget by a July 1 deadline written into state law Legislative leaders and Gov.
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In blow to schools, Michigan officials miss July 1 budget deadline — again

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By Jordyn Hermani Verified, Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
For the second year in a row, Michigan lawmakers failed to pass a state budget by a July 1 deadline written into state law Legislative leaders and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office continue to negotiate, with votes possible Thursday or Friday At the same time, legislators remain optimistic spending bills can be finalized before the looming July 4 holiday LANSING — Another year, another missed budget deadline for the Michigan Legislature after lawmakers and Gov.
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Mystery group circulates health petitions — and attacks Republicans

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
A nonprofit with undisclosed backing wants to change city charters in six Michigan cities to create advisory health care committees In the process of collecting petition signatures, the group is also attacking Republican lawmakers seeking re-election City governments haven’t heard from the organization, Community Action Michigan, about the efforts LANSING — A nonprofit with unknown financial backing is fanning out across six Michigan cities with petitions to change local charters — and give...
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Johnson leads pack as spending tops $50M in Michigan governor race

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By Bridge Michigan, Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Oakland Press Verified
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... This story was originally published by BridgeMichigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Sign up for a free BridgeMichigan newsletter here.
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In their words: How Michigan governor candidates would build the state economy

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Civic Media
Michigan’s gubernatorial candidates say how they’d increase affordability, bring down housing costs and more Topics included affordability, economic development, taxes, housing, diversification and population Candidates were asked to limit their responses to 300 words The cost of living, from housing to gasoline, is primed to be a pivotal election issue this fall. And Michigan’s gubernatorial candidates have sweeping but strikingly different plans for how to address it.
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Perry Johnson leads pack as spending tops $50M in Michigan governor race

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
Michigan is on track for a historically expensive gubernatorial election Candidates and outside groups have already spent more than $50 million on ads in the race GOP businessman Perry Johnson’s self-funded campaign accounts for nearly half of that spending Michigan gubernatorial candidates and outside groups have already spent more than $50 million on advertising this year — and self-funded businessman Perry Johnson accounts for nearly half of that, according to new data.
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Trump gives ‘total endorsement’ to John James in Michigan governor race

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
President Donald Trump backs US Rep. John James for Michigan governor James faces three other Republicans in Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary election Trump said James has ‘courage and wisdom’ to deliver results in Michigan President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican US Rep. John James to be Michigan’s next governor.
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Bridge Listens: How Michigan’s next governor would fix economy, lower costs

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
The economy and affordability are top issues this election year Michigan gubernatorial candidates are laying out plans to cut taxes, housing costs and more. All six major gubernatorial candidates from both major parties responded to Bridge’s questions Michigan gubernatorial candidates are proposing major tax cuts, housing reforms and cost control mechanisms as they debate ways to boost the economy and rein in high prices.
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In their words: How Michigan governor candidates would build the state economy

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
Michigan’s gubernatorial candidates say how they’d increase affordability, bring down housing costs and more Topics included affordability, economic development, taxes, housing, diversification and population Candidates were asked to limit their responses to 300 words The cost of living, from housing to gasoline, is primed to be a pivotal election issue this fall. And Michigan’s gubernatorial candidates have sweeping but strikingly different plans for how to address it.
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John James ‘kill switch’ claims rile Michigan governor’s race

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Grand Haven Tribune Verified
A way to prevent drunk driving deaths or an Orwellian overreach? The promise of anti-drunk-driving technology in future US vehicles has prompted a war of words in Michigan’s gubernatorial election. US Rep. John James is being attacked by his Republican primary opponents, including businessman Perry Johnson and former attorney general Mike Cox, who allege he supported a so-called “kill switch mandate” in Congress. kAmp? 25 7C@> y@9?D@?
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Fact check: John James ‘kill switch’ claims rile Michigan governor’s race

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
Republican rivals accused Michigan gubernatorial candidate John James of supporting ‘kill switches’ for US cars James didn’t vote for the mandate in the US House but opposed an amendment that would have stripped funding for implementation He has repeatedly said he opposes the prospective anti-drunk-driving technology at issue A way to prevent drunk driving deaths or an Orwellian overreach?
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Fact check: John James 'kill switch' claims rile Michigan governor's race - Bridge Michigan

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Flipboard
World News Now Iran Found Trump’s Bone Spur The New York Times - Bret Stephens • 19m Iran’s military leaders have greeted the cease-fire agreement with President Trump as a triumph, crowing that “through the imposition of their divine and iron will” they had “humiliated American and Zionist enemies.” Mostly, they’re right. Mostly, because it’s worth remembering that the current … Civil Rights 6 hours ago Trump further guts Education Dept.
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Lee Chatfield’s wife avoids prison with guilty plea in Michigan corruption probe

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
Stephanie Chatfield will serve no jail time after pleading guilty to embezzling from a nonprofit fundraising account Former House Speaker Lee Chatfield still faces 13 felony charges and is scheduled to stand trial in September Three of four charged in the original corruption investigation have taken plea deals with Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office EAST LANSING — The wife of former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield has pleaded guilty to embezzling from a political nonprofit, more than...
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Lee Chatfield’s wife avoids prison with guilty plea in Michigan corruption probe

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified, Bridge Michigan
| WJMN-TV (Escanaba, MI) Verified
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).
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House speaker threatens budget over impasse with Senate Dems

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By Don Wyatt Verified, Simon D. Schuster Verified, Bridge Michigan
| Oakland Press Verified
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... This story was originally published by BridgeMichigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Sign up for a free BridgeMichigan newsletter here. By Simon D. Schuster, Bridge Michigan LANSING — GOP House Speaker Matt Hall is threatening to hold up Michigan’s state budget unless Democrats in the state Senate start passing some of his caucus’ priorities, raising the specter of the second straight year of protracted budget negotiations.
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House Speaker Matt Hall threatens budget stall over impasse with Senate Dems

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
GOP House Speaker Matt Hall suggests Michigan could close out 2026 without passing a budget The statement worried school officials who may again have to finalize budgets without knowing how much funding they’ll receive Protracted budget negotiations in 2025 saw lawmakers use a stopgap funding bill to prevent a government shutdown LANSING — GOP House Speaker Matt Hall is threatening to hold up Michigan’s state budget unless Democrats in the state Senate start passing some of his caucus’...
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Chris Swanson brings ‘boundless energy’ to Michigan governor run. He may need more

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
Chris Swanson is betting union appeals and relentless energy can fuel an upset in Michigan governor race Despite some endorsements, the Genesee County sheriff trails Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson badly in Democratic primary polls With the primary approaching, Swanson faces a shrinking window to turn energy and enthusiasm into votes SAGINAW — In early June, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Swanson arrived alone to a candidate meet-and-greet here in the parking lot of UA Local 85, a union...
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Business leaders push data centers, warning Michigan may miss ‘golden ticket’

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By Bridge Michigan, Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Oakland Press Verified
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Simon D. Schuster Bridge Michigan This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com. MACKINAC ISLAND — Amid growing protests over data centers, business leaders who gathered for the Mackinac Policy Conference argued Michigan must quickly embrace the massive projects or risk losing out on a wave of investment.
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Biz leaders push data centers, warning Michigan may miss ‘golden ticket’

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified, Bridge Michigan
| Daily Press (Escanaba, MI) Verified
A trio of tech companies is teaming up to transform farmland in southwest Washtenaw County into Michigan’s first hyperscale data center. (Courtesy of Related Digital) Data centers were a hot topic in a Democratic US Senate debate at the Mackinac Policy Conference. (Simon Schuster/Bridge Michigan) Though they voted differently on data center tax breaks, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks and House Speaker Matt Hall both have criticisms for how data centers have come into the state.
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Bridge Listens: What Michigan’s next governor plans for data centers, clean energy

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified, Bridge Michigan
| WICA-FM (Traverse City, MI) Verified
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here. Michigan’s next governor will face no shortage of big environmental issues, from aging infrastructure and invasive species to climate change, data centers, clean energy, conservation fees and more.
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Biz leaders push data centers, warning Michigan may miss ‘golden ticket’

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified, Christine Ferretti Verified
| Bridge Detroit Verified
As business leaders pushed for data centers on Mackinac Island, many policymakers are looking to pump the breaks In policy conference panels, industry officials expressed anxiety that Michigan could fall behind in attracting the massive facilities Polling shows the public is largely uncomfortable with the facility and wants more regulation MACKINAC ISLAND — Amid growing protests over data centers, business leaders who gathered for the Mackinac Policy Conference argued Michigan must quickly...
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Michigan Dems clash on campaign cash, health care in heated US Senate debate

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified, Bridge Michigan
| WCML-TV (Mount Pleasant, MI) Verified
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here. MACKINAC ISLAND — In front of a crowd of business and political elites, Michigan’s three Democratic US Senate candidates traded jabs on foreign policy, fundraising and health care during a heated debate on Thursday at the Mackinac Policy Conference. US Rep. Haley Stevens, state Sen.
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Biz leaders push data centers, warning Michigan may miss ‘golden ticket’

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
As business leaders pushed for data centers on Mackinac Island, many policymakers are looking to pump the breaks In policy conference panels, industry officials expressed anxiety that Michigan could fall behind in attracting the massive facilities Polling shows the public is largely uncomfortable with the facility and wants more regulation MACKINAC ISLAND — Amid growing protests over data centers, business leaders who gathered here this week for the Mackinac Policy Conference argued Michigan...
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Governor hopefuls pitch economic plans, from tax cuts to arts and culture

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified, Lauren Abdel-Razzaq Verified
| Bridge Detroit Verified
This story also appeared in Bridge Michigan Michigan governor hopefuls outline economic plans in form near the Mackinac Policy Conference Republicans tout plans to cut taxes, offer few details on spending cuts that would be required to balance state budget Democrat Jocelyn Benson proposes a new state department to oversee arts, culture, tourism and sports MACKINAC ISLAND — Here in a packed pub not far from the annual Mackinac Policy Conference, leading gubernatorial candidates told business...
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Michigan Dems clash on campaign cash, health care in heated US Senate debate

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| WJMN-TV (Escanaba, MI) Verified
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).
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Michigan Dems clash on campaign cash, health care in heated US Senate debate

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
Haley Stevens, Mallory McMorrow and Abdul El-Sayed share stage in Democratic US Senate debate at Mackinac Policy Conference In tense exchanges, candidates traded jabs over AIPAC funding, Medicare for All and AI data centers Republican Mike Rogers spoke in a separate segment, saying Michigan must accept it is ‘a state that is in decline’ MACKINAC ISLAND — In front of a crowd of business and political elites, Michigan’s three Democratic US Senate candidates traded jabs on foreign policy,...
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Governor hopefuls pitch economic plans, from tax cuts to arts and culture

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Civic Media
All GOP candidates in the race have proposed cutting income taxes or property taxes, which generate money for schools and local governments. None have identified concrete plans to cut spending by a corresponding amount. “We need to get rid of the waste, fraud and abuse, that’s where the starting point is,” said Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Porter Township. US Rep. John James proposed a more incremental approach.
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Governor hopefuls pitch economic plans, from tax cuts to arts and culture

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
Michigan governor hopefuls outline economic plans in form near the Mackinac Policy Conference Republicans tout plans to cut taxes, offer few details on spending cuts that would be required to balance state budget Democrat Jocelyn Benson proposes a new state department to oversee arts, culture, tourism and sports MACKINAC ISLAND — Here in a packed pub not far from the annual Mackinac Policy Conference, leading gubernatorial candidates told business and political leaders how they intend to make...
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What Michigan’s next governor plans for data centers, clean energy

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Civic Media
Bridge asked Michigan gubernatorial candidates about how they’d tackle the state’s most pressing environmental issues Topics included data centers, clean energy, aging dams, climate change, conservation and the Great Lakes The candidates responded directly to questions and concerns raised by readers through the Bridge Listens election-year survey Michigan’s next governor will face no shortage of big environmental issues, from aging infrastructure and invasive species to climate change, data...
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Bridge Listens: What Michigan’s next governor plans for data centers, clean energy

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
Bridge asked Michigan gubernatorial candidates about how they’d tackle the state’s most pressing environmental issues Topics included data centers, clean energy, aging dams, climate change, conservation and the Great Lakes The candidates responded directly to questions and concerns raised by readers through the Bridge Listens election-year survey Michigan’s next governor will face no shortage of big environmental issues, from aging infrastructure and invasive species to climate change, data...
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In their words: Michigan governor candidates on key environmental issues

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified, Bridge Michigan
| WJMN-TV (Escanaba, MI) Verified
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here (https://bit.ly/BridgeMichiganNewsletter).
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What Mike Duggan’s exit means for Michigan governor’s race

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By Jordyn Hermani Verified, Simon D. Schuster Verified, Christine Ferretti Verified
| Bridge Detroit Verified
This story also appeared in Bridge Michigan Mike Duggan’s departure resets Michigan governor’s race in political climate he — and experts — say increasingly favors Democrats Duggan ran as an independent but said his path closed due to voter frustration with war, gas prices under President Donald Trump Strategists say national politics will likely shape what is now poised to be a traditional race between major party candidates DETROIT — It’s a whole new Michigan governor’s race after...
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Officials: 2 governor hopefuls, 1 Senate candidate should be kept off ballot Original

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By Bridge Michigan, Simon D. Schuster Verified
| The Morning Sun Verified
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com. By Simon D. Schuster BRIDGE MICHIGAN LANSING — Republican gubernatorial hopeful Ralph Rebandt and Democrat Kim Thomas should not qualify for the August primary ballot because they did not file enough valid nominating petition signatures, Michigan election officials recommended Wednesday.
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What Mike Duggan’s exit means for Michigan governor’s race

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By Jordyn Hermani Verified, Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
Mike Duggan’s departure resets Michigan governor’s race in political climate he — and experts — say increasingly favors Democrats Duggan ran as an independent but said his path closed due to voter frustration with war, gas prices under President Donald Trump Strategists say national politics will likely shape what is now poised to be a traditional race between major party candidates DETROIT — It’s a whole new Michigan governor’s race after independent Mike Duggan dropped out Thursday, again...
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Mike Duggan drops governor bid in Michigan election shocker

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified, Bridge Michigan
| WCML-TV (Mount Pleasant, MI) Verified
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here. Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is ending his bid for governor, his campaign said Thursday in a stunning announcement. In a message to supporters, Duggan said the political landscape appears to have shifted considerably toward Democrats, making his independent campaign less viable.
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Mike Duggan drops governor bid in Michigan election shocker Original

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
Mike Duggan ends independent campaign for Michigan governor Duggan cited shifting political landscape that appears to benefit Democrats The former Detroit mayor left the Democrats party in late 2024, intent on giving voters a third viable option at the top of the ticket Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is ending his bid for governor, his campaign said Thursday in a stunning announcement.
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Mike Duggan drops governor bid in Michigan election shocker

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified, Bridge Michigan
| WICA-FM (Traverse City, MI) Verified
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is ending his bid for governor, his campaign said Thursday in a stunning announcement. In a message to supporters, Duggan said the political landscape appears to have shifted considerably toward Democrats, making his independent campaign less viable. “I got into this race to try to change our politics, not to be a spoiler,” Duggan wrote.
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Officials: 3 Michigan governor, Senate candidates should be booted off ballot

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
Republican Ralph Rebandt and Democrat Kim Thomas shouldn’t make the gubernatorial primary ballot, state officials recommend They found both candidates didn’t submit enough valid signatures to appear in the August election Bernadette Smith, a GOP US Senate candidate, submitted less than half the required signatures needed to qualify LANSING — Republican gubernatorial hopeful Ralph Rebandt and Democrat Kim Thomas should not qualify for the August primary ballot because they did not file enough...
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Michigan governor hopeful got $800k Bitcoin gift. Won’t say from whom

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
Michigan gubernatorial candidates disclose personal finances for first time under new state law Republican Ralph Rebandt disclosed $800,000 Bitcoin gift, declines to name source. Later gave his own campaign $795,000.
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GOP governor candidates pledge to overhaul Michigan schools at forum

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
At a christian homeschooling conference, GOP gubernatorial candidates laid out their vision of schools and social issues Candidates pledged to increase parental oversight of children in schools, at the doctor Michigan has some of the loosest homeschooling rules in the nation — something candidates vowed to protect DELTA TOWNSHIP — A Christian homeschooling conference offered four Republican gubernatorial candidates a chance to pitch their education plans and tout their conservative bona fides...
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Detroit fuels Michigan population gain. See new Census numbers for your town

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Civic Media
Detroit, Michigan’s largest city, sustained population growth last year and helped spur a statewide gain, according to new US Census data Several rural communities lost population, however, including wide swaths of the ‘thumb’ and Upper Peninsula The data also shows Michigan is adding housing but still struggling to meet demand LANSING — Population gains in Detroit helped fuel Michigan’s statewide growth between 2024 and 2025 and outpaced losses in nearly half of the state’s counties,...
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Detroit fuels Michigan population gain. See new Census numbers for your town

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified, Christine Ferretti Verified
| Bridge Detroit Verified
Detroit, Michigan’s largest city, sustained population growth last year and helped spur a statewide gain, according to new US Census data Several rural communities lost population, however, including wide swaths of the ‘thumb’ and Upper Peninsula The data also shows Michigan is adding housing but still struggling to meet demand LANSING — Population gains in Detroit helped fuel Michigan’s statewide growth between 2024 and 2025 and outpaced losses in nearly half of the state’s counties,...
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Detroit fuels Michigan population gain. See new Census numbers for your town

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
Detroit, Michigan’s largest city, sustained population growth last year and helped spur a statewide gain, according to new US Census data Several rural communities lost population, however, including wide swaths of the ‘thumb’ and Upper Peninsula The data also shows Michigan is adding housing but still struggling to meet demand LANSING — Population gains in Detroit helped fuel Michigan’s statewide growth between 2024 and 2025 and outpaced losses in nearly half of the state’s counties,...
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Judge blocks stadium funding in case challenging Michigan earmark process

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
Two baseball stadium earmarks are on hold after a court of claims judge found they could be unconstitutional The case could have big implications for billions spent on lawmaker-sponsored grants in recent years It’s not yet clear how far reaching the ruling’s effects could be LANSING — In a case that could have major implications for Michigan budget earmarks, a state judge on Tuesday blocked two state grants for baseball stadium renovations on the grounds they may be unconstitutional.
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Perry Johnson, John James face dueling signature challenges in GOP primary

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified
| Bridge Michigan Verified
Michigan Republican gubernatorial frontrunners John James, Perry Johnson face petition signature challenges A super PAC supporting James filed a challenge against Johnson. A Johnson booster filed a challenge against James Candidates need at least 15,000 valid signatures to get on the August primary ballot.
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Jocelyn Benson unveils ‘firewall’ for election oversight, governor run

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By Simon D. Schuster Verified, Bridge Michigan
| Votebeat Verified
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here. Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan’s free newsletter here.
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