Ad spending in Michigan's gubernatorial election has already surpassed $50 million, according to data from AdImpact. GOP candidate Perry Johnson is responsible for nearly half the spending. bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...

Spox for Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks said "we are on a good path" to meet the July 1 budget deadline. Confirmed framework is in place. Reminder: if budget isn't completed by July 1, schools have to finalize their own budgets without knowing how much funding they'll receive.

Medical debt legislation will move through the House this week or next, MI House Speaker Matt Hall says. Background: bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...

MI House Speaker Matt Hall said there's a "framework agreement" in place for a state budget. "I'm hopeful that we can get a deal, hopefully today, on targets." He said no tax increases and a smaller budget than last year.

Since Friday, US Rep. Tom Barrett has held in-district meetings or events with the following cabinet members: - HHS - Energy - HUD - VA (asst. + undersecretaries in veterans' hearing) It's a big flashing neon sign signaling just how competitive MI-7 will be.

Lee Chatfield’s wife avoids prison with guilty plea in Michigan corruption probe (via @bridgemi.com) bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...

It's final: MI gubernatorial candidate Ralph Rebandt won't make the Republican primary ballot in August after the Michigan Supreme Court denied his appeal. Board of State Canvassers and state election officials found he didn't submit enough valid petition signatures.

Inbox: Former MI Gov. Jennifer Granholm has endorsed Jocelyn Benson in the governor's race.

The UAW has endorsed in Michigan's top political races. Governor: Jocelyn Benson US Senate: Abdul El-Sayed

The US Senate democratic primary debate on Mackinac Island is underway. Stay with @bridgemi.com for coverage

Jocelyn Benson is unveiling an education policy platform today on Mackinac Island. You can read her answers to Bridge’s questions on key education policy issues here: bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...

Perry Johnson, GOP gubernatorial candidate, flew to Mackinac Island on a private plane today to publicize his conference boycott, saying "can't we start looking at the needs of the people first?" He didn't take his private jet, though. "My jet couldn't land here," he told me.

I saw an otter

Duggan, on stage at the Mackinac Policy Conference, said he's "had long talks with several of the candidates for governor from both parties" since dropping out of the race last week

Teamsters nurses are on the road leading up to the Grand Hotel, protesting the CEO of Henry Ford Health due to their ongoing labor dispute

Jocelyn Benson, gubernatorial candidate and MI secretary of state, is on a panel discussing safeguarding elections. Much reaffirmation here about the security/safety of MI elections and the business world’s role in emphasizing that. “Partnerships are key,” Benson says.

Greetings from the Mackinac Policy Conference on an idyllic day. Myself and Jordyn Hermani will be providing some dispatches throughout the week. What do you want to see and hear about? Let me know!

Colbert guest hosted a public access TV show in Monroe, Michigan a day after the Late Show ended. Guest star: Jeff Daniels Special appearance by: Eminem Musical director: Jack White Genius. youtu.be/jJTXB5uT_C4?...

The debate isn't happening. Jocelyn Benson is a no.

Organizers are trying again for a gubernatorial debate during the Mackinac Policy Conference next week, given Mike Duggan's exit from the race. This debate would be pared down to just two candidates: John James and Jocelyn Benson.

Want to follow the money in Michigan state politics at a granular level? Go follow @bridgemialerts.bsky.social

Mike Duggan drops governor bid in Michigan election shocker bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...

Huge news: Independent and former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is ending his campaign for governor.

Thomas' petition signatures were some of the worst I've seen (I redacted some PII) Out of the bureau's 750-signature sample, only 60 were deemed valid, and petitions from her circulators were sent to investigators for further review

Michigan Bureau of Elections staff is recommending gubernatorial candidates Ralph Rebandt (R) and Kim Thomas (D) be disqualified from the August primary ballot due to insufficient signatures. bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...

Are people seeking state political news still active on bsky? Should I resume posting here?

At once entirely predictable & astonishing.

NEW: Supporters of GOP gubernatorial hopefuls Perry Johnson and John James are each challenging the other's petition signatures. Pro-James super PAC contends Johnson doesn't have enough valid sigs to make the ballot. (via @bridgemi.com) bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...

💰New April Quarterly Congressional Filing💰 Haley Stevens (D-nan) Received: $2,030,799 Spent: $1,708,175 Debt: $56,555 Cash on Hand: $3,388,918 Filing URL Itemized donation maps: By state | By MI ZIP

💰New April Quarterly Congressional Filing💰 Mallory McMorrow (D-nan) Received: $3,028,960 Spent: $1,287,561 Debt: $0 Cash on Hand: $3,692,546 Filing URL Itemized donation maps: By state | By MI ZIP

💰New April Quarterly Congressional Filing💰 Abdul El-Sayed (D-nan) Received: $2,295,903 Spent: $1,745,756 Debt: $0 Cash on Hand: $2,529,327 Filing URL Itemized donation maps: By state | By MI ZIP

💰New April Quarterly Congressional Filing💰 Mike Rogers (R-nan) Received: $2,240,481 Spent: $1,486,489 Debt: $0 Cash on Hand: $4,208,028 Filing URL Itemized donation maps: By state | By MI ZIP

💰New April Quarterly Congressional Filing💰 Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-8) Received: $1,079,852 Spent: $275,018 Debt: $0 Cash on Hand: $3,435,067 Filing URL Itemized donation maps: By state | By MI ZIP

Today's an FEC filing day and we have some congressional disclosures rolling in — infographics included.

An incredibly informative dashboard. It shows my small municipally-owned utility, the Lansing Board of Water & Light, is consistently competitive with or cheaper than Michigan's largest utilities, Consumers and DTE Energy. electricity.heatmap.news

News from the bot: former state Rep. here entering a competitive Democratic primary. Garrett was disqualified from running in the 2024 election.

Not really sure why this is happening, but it’s reflected on the MDOS website, too. Likely a weird bug on their end.

💰 New State Senate Filing 💰 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗲 (D) Period: Post-Special Primary Status: Candidate for 35th District Receipts: $172,600 Total Spent: $131,460 Debt: $2,196 Cash On Hand: $64,389 All Filings

Got a few campaign finance filings coming in today. Jason Tunney (R) will be facing Chedrick Greene (D) in a May SD-35 special election that will decide whether Dems maintain control of the state Senate.

🏛️ New Candidate Committee 🏛️ 𝗦𝘆𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗮 has filed to run for 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 as a Democrat. Committee ID: 0613223

At a GR roundtable for Jocelyn Benson, who’s rolling out an affordable housing plan. Among other things, she wants to: - ban private investors from buying houses their first 100 days on market - tax short-term rentals like Airbnbs - expand tax credits, speed up building

📍Vieques, Puerto Rico Be back in a week! Until then, all I know is beach.

The Lansing airport has the worst airport music of any airport I’ve ever been in. It’s like I’m at the dentist in 1986

Jocelyn Benson tells me that, if elected governor, she’d push to connect Michigan’s largest cities with high-speed rail. What would it take? bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...

This was almost a record scratch moment until I saw the district. This is Candice J. Miller, not former congresswoman Candice S. Miller.

Troy city councilwoman and physician registering to challenge state Sen. Michael Webber, here

I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is

its amazing how chatgpt knows everything about subjects I know nothing about, but is wrong like 40% of the time in things im an expert on. not going to think about this any further