Bridge follows the money on who is supporting Proposal 3, also known as Promote the Vote. Spoiler alert: It includes the ACLU. Who is backing opposition to the effort is less clear.
Riley Beggin
Former reporter for Bridge.
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Michigan ballot issues: What to know about Prop 2 (redistricting)
Voters Not Politicians says it will stop partisan gerrymandering in Michigan. We explain how the proposal works, how it might not, and where the money is coming from. Part 2 of 3 on state ballot issues.
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5 concerns about Michigan’s redistricting proposal and what to make of them
It’s more expensive, you can’t vote commission members out of office, and the commission might exclude your mom. Experts weigh in on each of these critiques and others.
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Local governments across Michigan vexed over how to handle legal weed
Officials from Michigan’s local governments on both the right and left say they’re not shouting “reefer madness,” but have practical concerns about how to regulate pot businesses in their communities.
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Three Michigan Attorney General candidates with wildly different visions
Democrat Dana Nessel, Republican Tom Leonard and Independent Chris Graveline spoke with Bridge about their priorities and what sets them apart.
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Dana Nessel: To fight for environment, most vulnerable as Attorney General
The Democratic candidate for Attorney General will go to battle over PFAS pollution and the Line 5 pipeline, and responds to allegations of internal strife in her campaign.
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Tom Leonard: Vows to be ‘rule-of-law’ Michigan Attorney General
The Republican conservative vows to tackle elder abuse and mental illness among offenders if elected to the state’s highest legal office.
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Chris Graveline: Why Michigan needs an Independent Attorney General
The former assistant U.S. Attorney sued state elections officials to get on the November ballot. Now he says he will bring nonpartisanship to the Attorney General’s office.
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Bill Schuette no longer touts Trump ties, but president’s shadow follows
Michigan’s November election will be all about President Donald Trump, whether the candidates for governor like it or not. (Spoiler alert: Democrats like it.)
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Michigan redistricting group gets $250,000 donation for fall ballot battle
Voters Not Politicians received the money from a national group pushing redistricting reform headed by former Obama Attorney General Eric Holder. Critics say it’s more proof of a Democratic scheme.