Michigan Legislature Pursues Same Suppressive Laws Vetoed Three Weeks Ago

Posted By: Jacob Porter

Post Date: Monday, July 30, 2012
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At the beginning of July, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder surprised many by breaking party lines and vetoing three suppressive election laws, H.B. 5061, S.B. 803, and S.B. 754. While this is a victory for voting rights advocates, they are not out of the woods yet.

Last Minute Michigan Law Threatens Voters Access to the Ballot

Posted By: Jacob Porter

Post Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2012
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Yesterday, the Michigan House voted to join a number of other states that have passed laws that impede the work of voter registration organizations and restrict access to the ballot for thousands of eligible voters.

Voter Suppression Bill Gets Hearing in Michigan House Committee

Posted By: Dan Vicuna

Post Date: Thursday, April 19, 2012
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Michigan’s House Redistricting and Elections Committee heard testimony this week on SB 754, a bill that would make it more difficult for community organizations to run voter registration drives. The bill would also require voters to show a photo ID when they vote at the polls.

The Week Ahead in Voting Rights for April 16-20, 2012

Posted By: felnAdmin

Post Date: Monday, April 16, 2012
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A study was just released that shows 25,000 transgender voters could be disenfranchised because of strict photo ID laws.

Today, the Michigan legislature is holding a hearing on the Safe and Fair Elections Initiative that would restrict community-based voter registration, require photo IDs, and require voters to answer a citizenship question in order to vote.

Michigan Opinion Piece: Michigan needs election reform that expands access

Posted By: Erica Evans

Post Date: Monday, November 28, 2011
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FELN President Robert M. Brandon had a piece published in Saturday's Lansing State Journal, you can find its contents below.  To see the original, click over to the Lansing State Journal's webpage.

Robert M. Brandon: Michigan needs election reform that expands access