Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Republican caucus break fundraising records, and next year’s election could be the costliest ever.
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Michigan Republicans to drop signature-matching provision in election bill
The House signature-matching provision was added as an amendment last month to a bill that’s main purpose is to do away with the option of voting without an ID by signing an affidavit.
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At Michigan SOS, walk-up service does not mean you can walk in
Legislators want Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to resume “walk-in” service at branch offices. But Benson said House legislation is essentially satisfied by a “walk up” system in which customers can get an appointment, but perhaps not that day.
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GOP, Democrats agree: Return walk-ins at Michigan Secretary of State branches
The measures come in response to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s controversial decision to shift her agency to an appointment-only system.
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Michigan GOP to Secretary of State: Extend licenses, end appointment system
Michigan’s Senate extends expired licenses and waives fees in a bid to force Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to abandon her appointment-only system for branch services.
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As complaints mount, Michigan Secretary of State adds 350K branch appointments
Jocelyn Benson says her department still needs $25 million from the state to get through a backlog of appointments for car registrations and license transfers caused by the pandemic.
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Michigan Republicans seek campaign finance probe of Whitmer trip to Florida
The GOP wants Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to investigate whether a trip to visit the governor’s father was a legitimate campaign expense.
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Dems, GOP feud over fixing Michigan Secretary of State appointment backlog
Democrats want to spend $25 million to hire more staff. Republicans don’t want to fork over more money until the state allows walk-in service again.
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Michigan GOP advances voter ID mandate: common sense or a new poll tax?
Supporters say you need an ID to buy beer so you should need one to vote. Foes say eliminating an option allowing voters without ID to still cast ballots amounts to an illegal fee. The courts may decide.
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Jocelyn Benson defends appointment-only plan at Secretary of State offices
Benson’s legislative testimony Tuesday followed criticism from Republicans and from some members of the public who waited months to get an advanced in-person appointment at SOS branch offices.