Campaign
Michiganders Deserve Transparency!
Our government can only work when the public is able to stay informed and able to hold their leaders accountable.
Government Transparency
A government that is of, by, and for the people should not operate behind closed doors. We deliver meaningful transparency reforms because honesty and accountability are key to a healthy democracy.
Common Cause ensures that our federal, state, and local governments are transparent and accessible to the public. We are dedicated to creating an open and honest democracy that is accountable to the people. That is why we champion strong government transparency, open meetings, freedom of information, and ethics laws. These important reforms create meaningful opportunities for participation in and access to government.
What We’re Doing
Your financial support helps us make an impact by holding power accountable and strengthening democracy.
Events
Online
Weekly Recruit & Confirm Phone Bank
We're looking for passionate individuals to help us spread the word and recruit volunteers for our upcoming events and confirm them for events they have registered for!
Zoom
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT
Online
Michigan: Volunteer Info Session 101
Each month we host an interactive virtual meeting where you will learn about Common Cause Michigan, our work, and our team will share different ways you can volunteer in Michigan.
It’s also a perfect chance to ask any questions you might have about volunteering!
It’s also a perfect chance to ask any questions you might have about volunteering!
Zoom
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Online
Weekly Recruit & Confirm Phone Bank
We're looking for passionate individuals to help us spread the word and recruit volunteers for our upcoming events and confirm them for events they have registered for!
Zoom
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT
Online
Weekly Recruit & Confirm Phone Bank
We're looking for passionate individuals to help us spread the word and recruit volunteers for our upcoming events and confirm them for events they have registered for!
Zoom
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT
Online
Weekly Recruit & Confirm Phone Bank
We're looking for passionate individuals to help us spread the word and recruit volunteers for our upcoming events and confirm them for events they have registered for!
Zoom
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT
Updates
Article
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.
Article
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.
Blog Post
LETTER: Michigan must prioritize transparency, expand financial disclosure requirements
Press
Press Release
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.
Press Release
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.
Press Release
Michigan Legislature Must ‘Prioritize Transparency’ In Passing Financial Disclosure Laws
LANSING, MI — Following the Michigan Legislature’s introduction of HB 5248 - 5258 and SB 613 - 616 — two separate bill packages seeking to define which state officials and their immediate family should disclose their financials to the public and how — Common Cause Michigan is calling on the Legislature to pass legislation implementing comprehensive disclosure requirements.
