In her second full day in office, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed six executive directives demonstrating her interest in ethics and transparency. But experts say there’s a long way to go.
Riley Beggin
Former reporter for Bridge.
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Michigan Republicans’ 2019 to do’s: roads and auto insurance
Fixing the roads and reforming Michigan’s expensive no-fault auto insurance are issues that both major parties say they want to fix. Republicans say they are willing to work with new Democractic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Lawsuits, ballot reform and sterile deer: A recap of lame duck’s longest day
Republicans pass bills to allow lawmakers to intervene in lawsuits, impose barriers to ballot measures, roll out new voting requirements and, yes, ensure that deer aren’t sterilized against their will. All that and more awaits Gov. Rick Snyder’s signature.
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Michigan lawmakers send Gov. Snyder bill to add hurdles to ballot drives
Two months after voters approve three ballot measures, Michigan lawmakers approve reforms that critics say would make it impossible to place measures on the ballot.
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Michigan bill allowing legislative lawsuits goes to Gov. Snyder
The state Legislature may soon have a voice in court under a bill that is under consideration by Gov. Rick Snyder.
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Out of the shadows: The people and motives behind one of the nation's worst cases of gerrymandering
Jan. 17, 2019: Michigan secretary of state wants to settle gerrymandering lawsuit Emails suggest Republicans gerrymandered Michigan to weaken ‘Dem garbage’ Emails involving Republican strategists and the Michigan Chamber emerge in a federal lawsuit. The messages suggest that helping GOP candidates was the central focus in redrawing legislative boundaries back in 2011. Voting results deliver on […]
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Michigan lame duck: Ballot rules may tighten, campaign finance stays with SOS
A controversial change to the state’s ballot petition signature gathering requirements moved one step closer to becoming law Wednesday. Two other Republican efforts fell short as lame duck session nears the finish line.
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Bill to protect ‘dark money’ groups in Michigan passes House
The Republican bill would largely prevent the incoming Democratic Secretary of State and Attorney General from accessing information about groups that influence elections.
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Michigan House passes bill putting new requirements on ballot initiatives
The Republican bill requires signatures to be collected from across much of the state and adds more rules for signature collectors. The bill is also supported by business groups but opposed by Democrats, Right to Life and the ACLU.
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Bill placing new rules on Michigan ballot initiatives advances over opposition
The bill would require signatures from a wide variety of congressional districts and add other restrictions to the signature gathering process necessary for citizens to bring an initiative to the ballot or their legislators.