The Secretary of State’s review found scattered cases with no signs of a larger conspiracy. Republicans say it’s time to require proof of citizenship to vote.
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Jocelyn Benson spent $9M on new transparency portal. Critics say it’s a mess
The multimillion-dollar new Michigan transparency portal is still a work in progress after its debut this month, state officials said.
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Michigan’s REAL ID deadline: What you need to know before May 7
Michigan residents are required to have a REAL ID by May 7 to fly domestically and access federal facilities.
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Ranked choice voting: Michigan group plans 2026 ballot proposal. What to know
Organizers with Rank MI Vote say the election overhaul would ‘empower’ Michigan voters by allowing them to choose more than one candidate. Critics call it an overly complicated, unnecessary reform.
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Potential ballot proposal seeks proof of citizenship for Michigan voters
The proposal is unlikely to pass out of the legislature, but it could still come before voters next year. It would apply retroactively to currently registered voters.
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Republicans launch Michigan 'election integrity' panel
New House GOP leaders signal focus on ‘election integrity.’ Said one lawmaker: ‘We don’t need a lot of fraud to want to prevent it.’
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AWWHELL no: See which license plates are 2DAMFUN for Michigan
The Department of State office has denied more than 25,000 personalized license plates due to the letter and number combinations forming inappropriate words or phrases.
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Michigan’s blue and black retro license plates to return next month
Beginning in February, Michigan motorists will be able to buy the vintage Great Lakes blue plate from the 1980s and 90s, along with a white-on-black plate from the late 70s.
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See what Michigan laws take effect this year: Paid sick days, wage hikes, more
A host of new laws are coming to Michigan in 2025, from cage-free eggs to expanded unemployment benefits, along with wage and sick leave rules that lawmakers are still debating whether to change.
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Transparency time? Michigan House plans oversight, Senate pushes public records
Michigan lawmakers are again promising transparency. Skeptics say it may take a ballot proposal to get it done.