Common Cause Michigan
Recent News About Common Cause Michigan
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Common Cause urges Senator Peters to oppose Trump’s proposed budget ahead of shutdown deadline
As the deadline for passing a federal budget approaches, Common Cause is urging Senator Peters to oppose President Trump’s proposed budget.
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Thousands still lack state senate representation after months-long vacancy
Common Cause Michigan has drawn attention to the ongoing vacancy in the 35th State Senate District, noting that August 5 would have been election day if a special election had been called.
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Common Cause Michigan warns voters about risks of signing ballot initiative petitions
Common Cause Michigan has begun a statewide digital advertising campaign urging residents not to sign voting-related ballot initiatives.
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Governor Whitmer urged to set special election date for the 35th District
Common Cause Michigan has urged Governor Gretchen Whitmer to set a date for the special election for the 35th Senate District seat, which has been vacant since January 3, 2025.
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Voter advocacy group calls for blocking the SAVE Act in Michigan
Common Cause Michigan is urging Michigan's U.S. Senators to block the SAVE Act, a bill recently passed by the U.S. House that the organization criticizes for potential voter suppression.
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Trump's order on Michigan elections faces pushback
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order aiming to override Michigan's voting laws, sparking a response from Common Cause Michigan.
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Speaker urged to advance FOIA reforms during Sunshine Week
Common Cause Michigan is urging House Speaker Matt Hall to advance significant changes to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in the Michigan House.
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Common Cause opposes HJR-B resolution citing voter suppression risks
In light of the House Election Integrity Committee's hearing on HJR-B, Suzanne Almeida, Vice President of State Operations for Common Cause, has issued a statement opposing the resolution.
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Common Cause urges patience as vote counting continues beyond Election Day
As Election Day 2024 unfolds, Common Cause Michigan is reminding the public that results will not be immediately available.
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Voter assistance hotlines available for upcoming election
As the 2024 Election Day approaches, Common Cause Michigan is urging voters to utilize the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline for assistance. The organization aims to ensure that every vote counts by providing help through a variety of hotline numbers available in multiple languages.
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Court approves new State Senate districts map in Michigan
In response to the court approving a new State Senate districts map, ending the redistricting process and court case, Common Cause Michigan Executive Director Quentin Turner released the following statement:
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Common Cause urges action on pro-democracy agenda before summer break
Before legislators head off for summer break, Common Cause Michigan is urging lawmakers to ensure the full pro-democracy agenda is passed and sent to the governor’s desk. The organization emphasizes that several bills need immediate action before legislators leave to campaign:
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Common Cause urges passage of pro-democracy agenda before summer break
Before legislators head off for summer break, Common Cause Michigan is urging lawmakers to ensure the full pro-democracy agenda is passed and sent to the governor’s desk.