AG: Benson violated campaign finance act but can’t be fined
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated the Michigan Campaign Finance Act by using the lobby of a state office building...
Republican campaign finance complaint filed against Secretary Benson
Michigan’s top elections official is facing a campaign finance complaint from the state Republican Party. Republicans argue Secretary of State...
MichMash: Michigan campaign finance reform shows no progress
It's been a while since we've discussed campaign finance reform, and that's because there has been no movement in the...
Lobbying cooling off period, campaign finance bills get first hearing
Some Michigan bills in a legislative package known as the “BRITE Act,” aimed at ensuring greater accountability from elected officials, received...
Financial disclosure tool sparked by voter-approved amendment goes live
The public will soon be able to look through financial disclosure information for Michigan elected officials and candidates for office....
How expensive are Michigan’s political campaigns?
Elections are getting more costly. In 2018, Michigan saw the most expensive election season ever. At least $324 million were...
Education Lobbying in Michigan Post-DeVos
Before becoming the U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos was best known for the money she spent promoting “school choice”...