by Liz Gullett | Jan 19, 2024 | Liz Gullett
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission began its work to redraw the political district lines of seven contested House seats in and around metro Detroit. A three-judge panel in the U.S. District Court in Western Michigan gave the commission until...
by Liz Gullett | Jan 12, 2024 | Liz Gullett
A three-judge panel in the U.S. District Court in Western Michigan ruled that seven contested Michigan House districts must be redrawn in the coming weeks. This is part of the ongoing legal challenge to the political districts that were drawn in 2020 by Michigan’s...
by Liz Gullett | Jan 8, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced she will deliver her sixth State of the State Address on Wednesday, January 24 at 7 p.m. The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission has three new members...
by Liz Gullett | Jan 5, 2024 | Liz Gullett
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission has three new members after selections were held this week, following the resignations of three members last month. As required by the Michigan Constitution, the Michigan Department of State held a...
by Liz Gullett | Dec 21, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive requiring departments and agencies to adopt a set of “Voting Information Best Practices.” The best practices aim to ensure residents can easily access voter information on materials produced by state departments...