Authors / Team
The people behind Michigan Capitol's coverage.
Senior Investigative Reporter
James Thornton
James Thornton covers state agencies, courts, and government accountability for Michigan Capitol. His investigative work focuses on institutional failures, policy enforcement gaps, and the public systems that affect Michigan families.
Managing Editor
Victoria Blackwell
Victoria Blackwell is the managing editor at Michigan Capitol, overseeing editorial direction and ensuring accuracy across all published content. Her editing style favors precision over polish and insists every claim trace back to a primary source.
Research Editor
Marcus Ashford
Marcus Ashford leads Michigan Capitol's research and data desk, digging through public records, legislative filings, and government databases to ground our reporting in primary sources.