Author: Great Lakes Commission
Jocelyn Benson says Democrats have âmandate.â How she plans to lead Michigan
Jocelyn Benson and Democrats will have full control of all branches of government starting Jan. 1. Expect her to try to score early victories and face economic realities….
Bridge Listens Issues Watch recap: Behind the Democrat rout in Michigan
Bridge Capitol and data reporters discussed Tuesdayâs midterm election, which saw Democrats sweep the ticket and regain control of the congressional delegation and state Legislature….
Now, the hard part: Jocelyn Benson has big plans. Michigan has big problems
From low reading scores and sagging wages and an aging population, Michigan faces a host of challenges identified by readers through Bridge Listens. What to expect from the governor-elect….
Michigan election firsts: Muslim, LGBTQ, Democratic socialist wins
In a series of firsts, Michigan will send a Muslim to the US Senate, Native American and openly gay members to the US House, a transgender woman to the state Legislature and more….
How Abdul El-Sayed, Jocelyn Benson won Michigan: Big turnout, Democratic shifts
Record turnout for a midterm and statewide shifts towards Democrats meant a big night for Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson. Here’s how they won Michigan….