Jonathan Oosting @jonathanoosting
It's pronounced oh-sting, but once called "Qosting." Michigan politics reporter for @BridgeMichigan. DM or email tips to [email protected] bridgemi.com Lansing, MI Joined June 2007-
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The Michigan House just passed a “bathroom bill” along party lines. It would ban transgender students from using school bathrooms of the gender they identify with.
"We are not getting anywhere" — GOP House Speaker Matt Hall on his budget discussions with Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, a Democrat, today. Less than one month until the end of the fiscal year.
Absolutely fascinating comms strategy here by Pfizer. With Trump / RFK scrutinizing COVID vaccines, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla responds by saying Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize — which we know he's always wanted — for Operation Warp Speed. axios.com/2025/09/03/cov…
S'More Bumpy Roads a popular ice cream choice at today's road funding rally outside the Michigan Capitol
INBOX: @AndreaBitely, former press secretary to Republican ex-Attorney General Bill Schuette, has joined Detroit @MayorMikeDuggan's independent campaign for governor as his chief communications officer.
Facing two lawsuits for alleged sexual harassment, former Michigan Dept of Corrections spokesperson Chris Gautz has filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. His listed debtors include both women who sued him.
If the House's cuts go through, Nessel said her department wouldn't have staff needed to take over operations in Michigan counties missing prosecutors. They're currently doing so in Lake County, but would have to withdraw. "It will be literally like 'The Purge' there," she said.
If the House's cuts go through, Nessel said her department wouldn't have staff needed to take over operations in Michigan counties missing prosecutors. They're currently doing so in Lake County, but would have to withdraw. "It will be literally like 'The Purge' there," she said.
Records: Beydoun, other MEDC officials skipped conflict of interest reports @PaulaGardner bridgemi.com/business-watch…
New state superintendent needs to move from Canada to Michigan via @BridgeMichigan bridgemi.com/talent-educati…
Note: Freep had reported before both emails went out, at about 11:45 am
The Michigan Democratic Party announced Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had called a special election for the vacant 35th District state Senate seat before she did
237 days since it became vacant, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is still "currently deciding" when to call a special election in the 35th senate district, state attorneys wrote in response to a lawsuit trying to force one. bridgemi.com/michigan-gover…
Michigan’s last ‘sanctuary’ standing? East Lansing is a Trump immigration target, and the federal designation is "an honor," said one local official bridgemi.com/michigan-gover…
Legal battle erupts between Michigan school librarian, activist parent bit.ly/4p1VMYC
M-STEP results: Michigan third graders record new low for English language arts proficiency bridgemi.com/talent-educati…
Former Michigan state Rep. Jewell Jones jailed after allegedly brining a submachine gun into a hospital, violating state law abc12.com/news/ex-state-…
The three youth arms of the Michigan Democratic Party issued a news release today urging Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to call a special election to fill a vacant Senate seat. They then retracted it hours later. #mileg
Narrator's voice: It was actually a $10,000 contribution from DTE Energy, which has an office in the same building. Senate Dems corrected their error in a filing over a month ago.
Narrator's voice: It was actually a $10,000 contribution from DTE Energy, which has an office in the same building. Senate Dems corrected their error in a filing over a month ago. https://t.co/tMQEXbjiMU
House does not seek SOAR funding but does want $50M for upgrades to facilitate UP copper mine.
House does not seek SOAR funding but does want $50M for upgrades to facilitate UP copper mine.

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