The proposal would undo most of the proposals under a Republican-led ballot initiative that also could go before voters.
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Voters Not Politicians slams Secure MI Vote over signature gathering
The ‘pro-democracy’ nonprofit releases video showing petitioners lying about a ballot measure to require ID to vote. The group behind the measure says the scrutiny is ‘ludicrous.’
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Republicans sue redistricting commission over congressional map
The suit claims the districts violate the constitution because they don’t have even populations. One of the plaintiffs is challenging Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for re-election.
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Trump backers inch closer to ballot measure to overhaul Michigan vote audits
Voters could decide whether a political board should conduct post-election audits rather than the Secretary of State. Boosters say it’s a transparency measure. Foes say it’s dangerous.
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Advocates seek ballot measure to keep abortion legal in Michigan
Fearing a Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, a coalition wants to amend the constitution and nullify a 1931 law that could go into effect and make performing an abortion a felony.
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Judge dismisses GOP lawsuit over Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s fundraising
Whitmer has shattered fundraising records by using a 1984 ruling that exempts candidates facing recall from limiting individual contributions.
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Michigan GOP petitions to rewrite voting, pandemic and school laws in 2022
Republicans are using Michigan’s unique law in an attempt to tighten voter ID laws, limit emergency health orders and create a new tax credit program to fund private school education.
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National Popular Vote compact won’t make Michigan 2022 ballot
A bipartisan group pushing to elect presidents based on the national popular vote is pulling the plug on plans for a 2022 ballot proposal in Michigan. Organizers are still hoping for 2024.
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Can a former Democrat win Michigan’s GOP heart? James Craig may soon find out
Before he was a Republican gubernatorial candidate, the former Detroit Police chief was a Democrat who supported some gun regulations. Some conservatives aren’t sure he’s changed.
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Big-spending Rinke joins 11 other Republicans in bid for Michigan governor
Bloomfield Hills businessman Kevin Rinke has vowed to spend $10 million of his own money on the campaign. He is one of 12 Republicans competing to take on Democratic incumbent Gretchen Whitmer.