Proposal 3 ‒ aka Promote the Vote ‒ adds 7 voting reforms to Michigan’s constitution. We lay out the pros and cons, and the cash behind it. This is the last of three Bridge reports on Michigan ballot issues.
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Who’s funding Michigan’s voting rights ballot proposal?
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.
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Prop 3 shows voters’ distrust. But is Michigan Constitution the best remedy?
Proponents of expanding voting access in Michigan say that spelling out these rights in the constitution makes them harder for lawmakers to eliminate. Critics say the legislative process is where public policy should be made.
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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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Who is funding the fight over a redistricting proposal in Michigan
Each side in the battle over partisan gerrymandering has brought in national money for their campaigns. That’s where the similarities end.
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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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Opinion | Gerrymandering has been ‘weaponized’ in Michigan
Author David Daley has studied Michigan political districts and says expected Democratic gains only prove the power of gerrymandering in the state.
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Michigan ballot issues: What to know about Prop 1 (recreational pot)
In the first of three reports on ballot measures, Bridge begins with marijuana: Who is behind efforts to fund and oppose it, its risks and benefits, and its impact on communities.
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Who's funding the fight over recreational marijuana in Michigan?
Interest groups, individuals, and businesses fund the legalization campaign. One group funds majority of their opposition.
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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.