Confirmed /w Jordyn Hermani (🔈: "Her Min E”): former gov. candidate Garrett Soldano is actively considering making a bid for lieutenant governor at this weekend's Republican state convention. It would pit him against nominee Tudor Dixon's pick, Shane Hernandez: mlive.com/politics/2022/…

Sometimes, as a journalist, a story won't let you go. That's the case here for Gus Burns who was determined to tell Breanna Sharp's story. mlive.com/public-interes…

With 2 months to go, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her allies have spent eight times as much reserving airtime — $30M — as the sole group buying political ads for Tudor Dixon. I break down this and other key races here: mlive.com/public-interes…

From MLive: Taking Albert's place as chair of the House Appropriations Committee is Rep. Mary Whiteford, R-Casco Township, who serves as the panel's vice chair. mlive.com/politics/2022/…

Great story here from @sherimcwhirter on the number of 'spirit bear' sightings we've had in Michigan, and why they go unreported.

If you're wondering why public universities are so expensive, here is some excellent research and insight from Matt Miller.

Michigan governor’s race too close to call with 40% of vote in mlive.com/politics/2022/…

An extremely important package on an issue that will be front-and-center in Michigan in the years to come. Kudos to Lindsay Moore and @sherimcwhirter for their excellent reporting, and Danielle Salisbury for her editing and leadership on this project.

Great story. Looking forward to these lesson plans. mlive.com/news/grand-rap…

Who bankrolls Michigan lawmakers' campaigns? Not the folks the represent. Really insightful work here from campaign finance guru Simon D. Schuster.

An article by MSU economist Mark Skidmore stoked COVID vaccine fears. Now it’s being retracted. mlive.com/news/2023/04/m…

We know that teachers have faced immense, longstanding challenges that were only exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. If you are a Michigan teacher who recently said "enough is enough," I would love to hear from you about why.

This spring, Julie Ohashi founded a political organization in Livingston County that pushed for a schools millage, which had come under fire from some GOP leaders. Then, a hate symbol appeared near her backyard. mlive.com/news/2023/05/m…

An MSU professor made students pay $99 each to sign up for her activist website. Now two of them are suing. mlive.com/news/2023/05/a…

Need help identifying this invasive species in my yard.

Interesting case out of Grand Rapids.

Quote of the day: 'Midwest party in your mouth.'

Agreed. Excellent package!

As Hillsdale College became a central player in partisan battles over education, donations went through the roof. In 2022, 1,700-student Hillsdale brought in almost as much money as Michigan State. mlive.com/news/2023/09/a…

I remember this weekend. It was quite historic!