Amid soaring signature prices and forgery scandals, multiple citizen-driven initiatives were disqualified for the November ballot. Several others remain in the race — for now. Here’s what you need to know.
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Community groups rally for automatic bill credits following power outages
Proposed legislation would mandate $5 credit for every hour without power.
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Will fundraising define Detroit’s congressional race?
Campaign statements covering the first quarter of 2022 provide a look at how the candidates in Detroit’s 13th Congressional District race are gathering support.
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Woman charged with threatening to kill two Black state reps
Michigan attorney general charges Ohio woman for allegedly sending racist threats to Black state Reps. Cynthia Johnson, D-Detroit, and Sarah Anthony, D-Lansing.
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Democrats fear redistricting could kill Black representation in Detroit
America’s Blackest city may face a future without a Black representative in Congress, thanks to new political districts and competition among Democrats.
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Michigan redistricting panel sued again. This time, by its own member.
The 13-member citizen panel has been beset with bickering and accusations of bullying. Now, a commissioner is suing the group on claims it violated the Freedom of Information Act.
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Michigan GOP revives attempts to overhaul state election laws
Republican-driven bills that could affect the way Detroiters vote are being discussed in the state House. Local election experts and advocates remain worried about voter accessibility.
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How Michigan will spend $1.2B in federal aid for pandemic relief, COVID tests
Michigan lawmakers end months of stalemates over federal resources and allocate money for schools, nursing homes, labs and more.
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Voters Not Politicians’ bid to intervene in suit prompts fairness questions
The nonpartisan group is partnering with a Washington D.C. law center in seeking to intervene against a Republican lawsuit challenging new congressional boundaries.
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Michigan Supreme Court dismisses redistricting suit over Black representation
Political maps created by Michigan’s new independent redistricting have survived the first in a series of legal challenges.