Campaign Finance

Ann Arbor State Representative Jason Morgan says he’s looking forward to getting some bipartisan legislation passed when the new session opens later this month. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has issued a determination that candidates and officeholders can use campaign funds to pay for childcare. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A proposal on the Ann Arbor November ballot asks voters to establish a fund to help fund city candidate elections. As WEMU's Kevin Meershaert reports, it remains unclear whether the measure is even legal.

A Republican group is reportedly eying Michigan’s competitive U.S. Senate race for a major investment. Colin Jackson has more.

Supporters of the Ann Arbor ballot question the Attorney General's office says violates state law will not challenge the ruling ahead of Election Day. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A $500,000 investment from a national organization is going toward helping Michigan House Democrats keep control of the chamber. Colin Jackson has more.

Charges against defendants in a case involving an alleged dark money scheme in Michigan will continue. Colin Jackson has more.

A formal attorney general’s opinion released Wednesday says Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson can set rules to enforce financial disclosure requirements for elected officials. Rick Pluta reports.

The item would create a Fair Elections Fund from Ann Arbor's general fund. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

Legislation heard in a Michigan House Committee Thursday would give the Secretary of State power to go after campaign finance violations as they’re happening. Colin Jackson has more.