Jordyn Hermani

2 weeks ago | bridgemi.com | Jordyn Hermani

Michigan House Republicans unveil education budgets, proposing to boost K-12 funding if they comply with various mandates The increase comes at the expense of cuts to other programs, such as universal breakfast and lunch, sparking ire among school groups, Dems Michigan universities could see considerable funding cuts under a higher ed budget that would instead spend more on scholarships LANSING — Michigan schools could face a 20% funding penalty if they maintain diversity initiatives, allow...

2 weeks ago | bridgemi.com | Jordyn Hermani

Possible federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could be coming under a US House-passed budget bill About 1.5M Michiganders use SNAP benefits, and some residents say cuts could force them off the program due to work requirements If proposed cuts are enacted, it also could cost the state nearly $900M a year – something one lawmaker says Michigan could not handle LANSING — Residents and state officials are sounding the alarm over potential cuts to a food assistance...

2 weeks ago | bridgemi.com | Jordyn Hermani

The Michigan Capitol Commission unanimously approves what it called a “critical infrastructure” security improvement Members would not tell reporters what the project is or how much it would cost, citing concerns over its efficacy if made public Now, the Michigan Press Association is reviewing whether the commission is violating any state laws in its choice to keep quiet LANSING — Members of the Michigan State Capitol Commission on Monday unanimously approved a “critical infrastructure”...

3 weeks ago | bridgemi.com | Jordyn Hermani

The Republican-led Michigan House of Representatives announced Thursday have sued Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson The move comes after GOP leaders say Benson failed to comply with a subpoena ordering her to turn over elections materials to a House panel Benson has previously said she’d welcome a lawsuit on the subject but did not have an official response available as of publication Thursday LANSING — Michigan’s Republican-led House is suing Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, claiming the...

4 weeks ago | bridgemi.com | Jordyn Hermani

In keynote speech, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan can do ‘hard things’ if Democrats and Republicans work together State House and Senate leaders undercut that sentiment at a follow up panel filled with partisan jabs and insultsIt’s believed to be the the first time the four House and Senate leaders have met in-person since the start of the legislative yearMACKINAC ISLAND — Gov.