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Make a plan to vote

While we know election season often comes with a lot of strong emotions and, quite frankly, a lot of divisiveness, one thing we can hopefully all agree on is that voting should be safe, accessible, and easy for everyone.

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Angela Porter Angela Porter

House bills would change ballot petition filing, review process

Lawmakers have a busy week, as they work to pass a long list of bills and the next state budget before they hope to adjourn for the summer. Scheduled for a vote this week are bills introduced by Representative Penelope Tsernoglu back in March to streamline ballot petition procedures.

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Angela Porter Angela Porter

Michigan must find dedicated source to fund state elections

Unlike most states, Michigan administers its elections at the municipal, rather than the county level. This level of decentralization makes our elections incredibly safe and secure — but it won’t stay that way without continued investment.

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Democracy decoded: the questions on your ballot

In this episode of Democracy Decoded, host Simone Leeper breaks down the power of ballot initiatives, showcasing how everyday citizens can use this tool of direct democracy to bring about significant change.

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