Jordyn Hermani

Rock River Township Clerk Tom Schierkolk, who is also a local pastor, has been removed from his election duties after state officials said he planned to violate state law by hand counting ballots. (Screenshot)

Four of Michigan’s U.S. House races will help decide whether Democrats or Republicans have the advantage in Congress. (Shutterstock)

Four of Michigan’s U.S. House races will help decide whether Democrats or Republicans have the advantage in Congress. (Shutterstock)

Four of Michigan’s U.S. House races will help decide whether Democrats or Republicans have the advantage in Congress. (Shutterstock)

Four of Michigan’s U.S. House races will help decide whether Democrats or Republicans have the advantage in Congress. (Shutterstock)

Four of Michigan’s U.S. House races will help decide whether Democrats or Republicans have the advantage in Congress. (Shutterstock)

Four of Michigan’s U.S. House races will help decide whether Democrats or Republicans have the advantage in Congress. (Shutterstock)

Board of State Canvassers Vice Chair Richard Houskamp is one of four board members responsible for ultimately certifying Michigan’s 2024 presidential election. (Bridge photo by Jordyn Hermani)

Republicans retook control of the state House on Tuesday, giving Democrats just weeks to pass their wish lists and pet projects. Expect a frantic finish.

President-Elect Donald Trump vowed to end the federal Department of Education. Even if he doesn’t do that, Michigan education experts have thoughts on how his ideas could affect special education, preschool programming and Title IX. (Bridge photo by Simon Schuster)