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Michiganders Deserve Transparency!
Our government can only work when the public is able to stay informed and able to hold their leaders accountable.
Anti-Corruption & Accountability: Working For The People
We deserve a government that is as honest and hardworking as the people it represents.
For government to serve the people, it has to be accountable to the people and no one else. But Supreme Court rulings like Citizens United have let billionaires and special interests buy unlimited influence, so they can get their way at the rest of our expense.
Common Cause is the leading watchdog group calling out corruption where we see it and passing laws that put power in the hands of everyday people.
That means demanding common-sense limits on money in politics, transparency into who’s funding lobbying and campaigns, strong rules to stop government corruption, and small-dollar public financing to give ordinary people a fighting chance against Big Money.
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Tell Michigan Lawmakers: Pass a budget that represents the needs of the people
The House has passed a dangerous budget that guts essential state programs—slashing millions from Medicaid, food assistance, public schools, and more. That means devastating cuts to local services, emergency budget shortfalls, and real harm to everyday people. The battle over the budget could also put us into a rare state government shutdown if a budget isn’t signed into law by **October 1st**, the end of the budget cycle. This reckless budget could mean: Families could...
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Listen to the People: Pass Democracy Reforms This Month
After delaying passage of multiple democracy and transparency reforms, Common Cause Michigan is calling for lawmakers to pass these reforms immediately.
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Pro-Democracy Agenda Can’t Wait Any Longer in Michigan
Common Cause Michigan is urging legislators to focus on a handful of democracy and transparency bills.
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LETTER: Michigan must prioritize transparency, expand financial disclosure requirements
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Governor Must End Delay of 35th Senate District Special Election
Common Cause Michigan is calling on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to set a date for the special election for the vacant 35th Senate District seat after four months of delay.
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Sunshine Week the Time to Pass Michigan FOIA Bill, Speaker Says
Common Cause Michigan is encouraging Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall to listen to his Ghost of Sunshine Week past and tee up important Freedom of Information Act changes for votes in the Michigan House this week.
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Michigan Can Do More in 2024
Common Cause is encouraging both Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature to continue to prioritize our democracy and safeguard our elections this year.
