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Trump’s Voter Suppression Order Unwelcome in Michigan

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Trump’s Voter Suppression Order Unwelcome in Michigan

Common Cause Michigan is encouraging state lawmakers to reassert their right to control Michigan elections in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order overriding Michigan voting laws.

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Quentin Turner

Executive Director, Michigan
qturner@commoncause.org
313-909-6092

Kenny Colston

Regional Communications Strategist, Midwest
kcolston@commoncause.org

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Trump’s Voter Suppression Order Unwelcome in Michigan

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Trump’s Voter Suppression Order Unwelcome in Michigan

Common Cause Michigan is encouraging state lawmakers to reassert their right to control Michigan elections in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order overriding Michigan voting laws.

Sunshine Week the Time to Pass Michigan FOIA Bill, Speaker Says

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Sunshine Week the Time to Pass Michigan FOIA Bill, Speaker Says

Common Cause Michigan is encouraging Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall to listen to his Ghost of Sunshine Week past and tee up important Freedom of Information Act changes for votes in the Michigan House this week. 

Problems Voting? Call or Text Nonpartisan Hotline for Help

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Problems Voting? Call or Text Nonpartisan Hotline for Help

As Election Day 2024 nears, Common Cause Michigan is encouraging voters who need assistance to contact the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline to make sure their vote counts this year.

Legislature Shouldn’t Break Without Passing Pro-Democracy Agenda

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Legislature Shouldn’t Break Without Passing Pro-Democracy Agenda

Before legislators head off for summer break, Common Cause Michigan is encouraging lawmakers to see the full pro-democracy agenda passed and heading to the governor’s desk.

After Failed Appeal, MICRC Is Best Equipped to Pass New Maps

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After Failed Appeal, MICRC Is Best Equipped to Pass New Maps

In response to the U.S. Supreme Court denying the appeal of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, Common Cause Michigan Executive Director Quentin Turner released the following statement:

Michigan Can Do More in 2024

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Michigan Can Do More in 2024

Common Cause is encouraging both Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature to continue to prioritize our democracy and safeguard our elections this year.

Gov. Whitmer Signs Weakened Disclosure Bill into Law

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Gov. Whitmer Signs Weakened Disclosure Bill into Law

“We’re pleased to see Governor Whitmer sign this long overdue ethics reform into law—but ultimately, the law falls short of voters’ expectations. Despite overwhelming, bi-partisan support for greater transparency from our elected officials, lawmakers weakened the law to shield themselves from public scrutiny."

Michigan Becomes First State to Register People to Vote as They Leave Prison

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Michigan Becomes First State to Register People to Vote as They Leave Prison

Today, Michigan became the first state to automatically register people to vote as they leave prison. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law House Bill 4983 requiring Michigan’s secretary of state to coordinate with the Department of Corrections to register people upon their release from prison as part of an expansion of the state’s automatic voter registration (AVR) program.

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