Campaign Finance

The ballot proposal seeking changes to the state's campaign finance laws might run into legal hurdles if passed. Russ McNamara has more on an analysis of the Mop Up Michigan initiative.

Michigan’s August Primary can put a squeeze on city and county clerks. As Russ McNamara reports, the two candidates for Secretary of State are keeping an eye on it.

Several Ann Arbor area unions held a rally in front of City Hall on Saturday. Meanwhile, campaign finance numbers show mayoral candidate Yousef Rabhi holds a financial advantage in contributions over incumbent Christopher Taylor. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Democrats running for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat fought it out over the role of outside money in politics during a debate Tuesday night. Colin Jackson has more.

A lot of money got dropped into the race for Michigan’s open Senate seat Monday. Colin Jackson has more.

A new statewide ballot initiative would ban Michigan’s public utilities and large government contractors from political giving. Colin Jackson has more.

The Republican-led Michigan House Oversight Committee approved a slew of legislative subpoenas Tuesday directed at state departments, including the Attorney General’s office. Rick Pluta reports.

A ballot campaign planning to launch soon would ask voters to ban political donations from committees affiliated with utility monopolies and from with public contractors. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Public utilities would be banned from donating to political causes under new bills in the Michigan House of Representatives. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Republican Party is filing a campaign finance complaint against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Colin Jackson has more.