If approved by voters in November, the initiative would slash the maximum interest rate a payday lender can charge annually.
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A Michigan abortion ban could ‘shock’ state politics ahead of 2022 election
A wedge issue could break the November election wide open if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade and allows the state’s 1931 abortion ban to be reinstated.
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Opinion | Democracy in Michigan is under attack by GOP petition drive
Our state Constitution reminds us, “All political power is inherent in the people.” Today, forces are coming together to deny that people-power.
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Millions poured into Michigan petition drives. Their funding is a mystery.
Almost 90 percent of all funding fueling fights over Michigan’s ballot measures comes from ‘dark money’ groups that are not required to disclose their donors.
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Opinion | If you’re worried about local health policies, run for office
Do you realize how many candidates run unopposed each election? Good people of character and integrity can make all the difference.
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GOP’s Perry Johnson launches Michigan governor bid with Super Bowl ad
Perry Johnson has said he’ll spend at least $2.5 million of his own money in his bid for the Republican gubernatorial nomination.
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Michigan Republicans seek to close loophole that helped Whitmer raise millions
The Democratic governor took advantage of a little-known ruling that exempted officeholders facing recall from campaign contribution limits.
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Betsy DeVos backs Michigan petitions for voucher-like school choice program
The former U.S. education secretary is throwing her riches behind a petition drive to create a tax credit scholarship program in Michigan that critics contend will undermine public education.
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Trump donations to Michigan candidates a ‘mess,’ may have to be returned
Nine candidates received cash from the former president’s PAC. All exceeded contribution limits, while some beneficiaries say they didn’t even get the money.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sends Dems $3.5M in campaign funds. GOP cries foul.
Whitmer exploited a loophole in state law that allowed donors to exceed individual limits when a governor faced a recall. After the attorney general suggested she give up the money, Whitmer gave it to her state party.