Results for “constitutional convention”
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- Michigan Governor
Whitmer Opposes Constitutional Convention, Says Abortion Rights Jeopardized
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urged Michigan voters to reject Proposal 1 on the November ballot, arguing a constitutional convention could be used to roll back reproductive freedom enshrined in the state constitution in 2022.
October 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - battle-creek
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Constitutional Amendment to Let Battle Creek Voters Pick Secretary of State and Attorney General
Republican and Democratic lawmakers introduced a constitutional amendment that would let Michigan voters choose secretary of state and attorney general nominees in primary elections instead of party conventions. The proposal faces a two-thirds vote in the legislature and a public referendum.
May 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Upper Peninsula
Sault Tribe Board Weighs Delaying Constitutional Vote as Director Proposes Withholding Board Pay
At its September 1 meeting, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians board will consider rescinding its unanimous May authorization of a Secretarial Election on a proposed three-branch government. One director wants the board's compensation forfeited if it reverses course, while a rival resolution presses ahead with implementation planning.
September 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Michigan Legislature
Michigan Supreme Court Rules 50-75 Year Juvenile Murder Sentence Unconstitutional
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that a 50-to-75 year sentence for a youthful offender convicted of second-degree murder is an unconstitutionally excessive de facto life sentence, in People v. Eads.
September 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
John James Faces Growing Challenges in Michigan Governor Race After Being Booed at GOP Convention
U.S. Rep. John James faces mounting challenges in his Michigan gubernatorial campaign after being booed at the Michigan GOP convention and facing criticism for his attendance record in Congress and lack of support among Black voters.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - politics
Michigan Marijuana Industry Files Second Lawsuit Challenging 24% Wholesale Tax as Unconstitutional
Michigan's recreational marijuana industry filed a second lawsuit challenging the state's 24% wholesale cannabis tax, arguing the tax structure creates unconstitutional tax pyramiding that exceeds the constitutional 6% sales tax cap.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - muskegon
Muskegon’s Brianna Scott Leads MSU Board in Controversial Vote to Double President’s Pay, Impose New Ethics Gag Rule
Muskegon's Brianna Scott leads the MSU Board of Trustees through a Sunday night special meeting that nearly doubles the president's salary to $2 million and adopts a controversial ethics policy critics call a gag order.
May 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - Northern Michigan
Michigan Citizenship Voting Amendment Officially Dead After State and Federal Supreme Courts Reject Ballot Bid
A proposed constitutional amendment requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in Michigan has been blocked from the November ballot after both the Michigan Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court denied the campaign's final legal challenges.
September 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Michigan Governor Orders State Agencies to Help Businesses Seek Refunds on Trump Tariffs Struck Down by Supreme Court
Governor Whitmer directs state agencies to assess tariff impacts and help businesses access refunds after Supreme Court rules Trump tariffs unconstitutional
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Michigan's Line 5 Appeal; Governor Orders Tariff Refund Assistance
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear Michigan's appeal in the Line 5 pipeline case, leaving lower court rulings that allow Enbridge to sue the state over its shutdown efforts. Meanwhile, Gov. Whitmer directed state agencies to help Michigan businesses pursue refunds from unconstitutional tariffs.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Governor Orders State Agencies to Track Tariff Impact and Help Businesses Seek Supreme Court Refunds
Governor Whitmer signs executive directive ordering state agencies to report on tariff impacts and help Michigan businesses access refunds for unconstitutional tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court. The federal refund process is 60-85% complete and could take up to 45 days to process applications.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - politics
Michigan Republicans Nominate Candidates for State University Boards Amid Spring Election Push
Michigan Republicans nominated candidates for state university governing boards at their March convention, selecting Roger Victory and Julie Maday for MSU trustees, Lena Epstein and Michael Schostak for U of M regents, and Andy Anuzis and Christa Murphy for Wayne State governors.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - politics
Perry Johnson Gains Traction in Michigan Governor Race With $10 Million Ad Blitz and Surging Poll Numbers
Perry Johnson's $10 million ad blitz is paying off with new polling showing him nearly even with John James in Michigan's crowded governor's race ahead of the GOP endorsement convention.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·8 sources