Michiganders for Money Out of Politics and Michigan Proposal 2 Press Clips

Detroit Free Press (Christy McGillivray, Sean McBrearty) 
Michigan voters to decide on political spending by major utilities
October 7, 2026 
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WZZM – 13 On Your Side
What West Michigan voters need to know before the Nov. 3 general election
October 6, 2026 

Eagle Herald 
LETTER: Two ballot proposals, two very different choices
October 5, 2026

Bridge Detroit
Voter guide 2026: Everything you need to know about voting in Detroit
September 25, 2026 

Great Lakes Wire
Michigan voters to decide on constitutional convention and campaign finance proposals in November
September 25, 2026

The Traverse Ticker 
What’s on the Ballot? Your Guide to GT County Election Proposals
September 25, 2026 

WXYZ (ABC 7 Detroit)
Michigan Proposal 2 seeks to limit campaign contributions from utilities and government contractors
September 25, 2026

Detroit Free Press
Gilchrist calls for reforms to Michigan’s campaign finance system
September 23, 2026 

9&10 News
Michigan voters to decide on 2 state proposals in November election
September 22, 2026

Fox 2 News
Michigan Ballot Proposal 2: Money out of politics
September 22, 2026

Flint Daily
Proposal to Limit Political Influence of Utility Companies is in Front of Voters for Consideration in November
September 20, 2026

Autoinformed (MMOP) 

November Michigan Ballot Proposals – UAW Con and Pro

September 19, 2026

MIRS (MMOP)

Bits & Tidbits: UAW Endorsement

September 18, 2026

Planet Detroit

Where’s the environment in Michigan election? ‘The vocabulary and framing has changed’

September 17, 2026

Bridge MI

John James utility plan calls for more cost controls, increased competition

September 17, 2026

WDET

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit predicts revenue increase for 2027 budget

September 16, 2026

Michigan Advance

‘Facts first, conclusions second’: House committee begins review of ballot measure procedures

September 17, 2026

Bridge MI

Fact check: No evidence Jocleyn Benson targeted conservative petitions

September 16, 2026

WZMQ

House committee holds first hearing into blocked ballot petition

September 16, 2026

Mid-Michigan Now

Michigan House committee probing ballot proposal process meets for first time

September 16, 2026

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WLNS
State House committee launches investigation into Bureau of Elections

September 16, 2026

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Votebeat MI (MMOP)
A complete guide to everything on Michigan’s ballot this November

September 16, 2026

WZMQ 19 News

House committee holds first hearing into blocked ballot petition

September 15, 2026

WLNS Lansing

State House committee launches investigation into Bureau of Elections

September 15, 2026

Yahoo News

Arab American News

Michigan voters to decide constitutional convention and campaign finance proposals

September 11, 2026

The Detroit News

Voters back Con-Con, ‘money out of politics’ ballot proposals, poll finds [PDF]

September 9, 2026

Progress Michigan

NEW POLL: Proposal 2 Maintains Strong Majority Support

September 11, 2026

Ballotopedia

Michigan voters to decide measure that would prohibit certain entities from political spending

September 9, 2026

WJR

Michigan’s Debate Over Political Spending Continues

September 9, 2026

WZZM (MMOP)

WHAT’S ON MI BALLOT? | What to expect on your statewide ballot for the November midterm elections

September 9, 2026

Planet Detroit (MMOP)

How Michigan attorney general race could reshape utility regulation, ratepayer protection

September 3, 2026

Michigan Public Radio

Michigan’s November 2026 ballot is official, and includes two questions for all voters

September 4, 2026

Bridge MI

Fact check: Would ‘money out of politics’ proposal live up to its name?

September, 4, 2026

MIRS (MMOP)
Supremes Allow MMOP Proposal To Go To Voters

September 4, 2026

Detroit Free Press (MMOP)
‘Money Out of Politics’ proposal survives legal challenge [PDF]

September 4, 2026
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Planet Detroit
How Michigan attorney general race could reshape utility regulation, ratepayer protection

September 3, 2026

Watershed Voice

‘Money out of politics’ will be on Michiganders’ ballots this November

September 3, 2026

Times News

‘Money Out of Politics’ proposal to appear on Michigan’s ballot

August 28, 2026

MLive (MMOP)

Proposal to ban DTE, Consumers Energy political spending poised to make November ballot

August 27, 2026

Axios (MMOP)

Michigan voters to weigh utility political spending

August 27, 2026

CBS Detroit

“Money Out of Politics” proposal to appear on Michigan’s November ballot

August 26, 2026

MIRS

House Passes MMOP, Senate Leader Refuses To Take It Up

August 25, 2026

Michigan Public Radio

‘Michiganders for Money Out of Politics’ petition taken up in the House

August 26, 2026

Michigan Advance

Brinks says Senate won’t vote on Money Out of Politics measure, leaving voters to decide

August 26, 2026

Detroit Free Press

‘Money Out of Politics’ proposal headed to Michigan’s November ballot [PDF]

August 25, 2026

Detroit News

Ban on utility donations plan poised for Michigan ballot despite House vote

August 26, 2026

WWMT (News Channel 3)

Michiganders for Money Out of Politics measure will appear on November ballot

August 26, 2026

The St. Ignace News (MMOP)

Clean Water Action Going Door-to-Door in Northern Michigan

August 24, 2026

Michigan Advance (MMOP)

Board of State Canvassers deadlocks on citizens-only voting measure, setting up court fight

August 24, 2026

Planet Detroit

Michiganders for Money Out Of Politics faces final hurdles: Lawsuit, Legislature

August 21, 2026

Bridge Michigan

Fact check: Would ‘money out of politics’ proposal stifle free speech?

August 20, 2026

Michigan Public Radio

“Michiganders for Money out of Politics” ballot question language finalized

August 17, 2026

Planet Detroit

State canvassers approve Michiganders for Money Out Of Politics ballot language

August 17, 2026

Gongwer

Canvassers approve MMOP summary, caption language for possible Nov. ballot appearance

August 17, 2026

MIRS

Canvassers Approve MMOP Ballot Summary With Minor Change

August 17, 2026

Michigan Advance

Board of State Canvassers approves ballot language for money out of politics proposal

August 17, 2026

Michigan Chronicle

Bernie-Backed Onwenu Tries to Unite the Party: ‘Abdul’s Message is Deeply American’

August 11, 2026

Ann Arbor Times

Committee asks Michigan Supreme Court to reverse MMOP initiative certification

August 11, 2026

Michigan Advance

A ballot fight over corporate money in Michigan politics is coming to voters

August 11, 2026

Detroit News

Top of Democratic ticket backs plan to ban donations from state-linked giants [PDF]

August 7, 2026

Michigan NPR

Michigan Supreme Court is asked to block money-out-of-politics question

August 6, 2026

MIRS

Ballot Question Committee Asks Supreme Court To Reverse MMOP Certification

August 5, 2026

MLive

Business-backed group challenges approval of ‘money out of politics’ ballot proposal

August 5, 2026

The Detroit News

Michigan Supreme Court asked to block ‘money out of politics’ proposal

August 5, 2026

The Detroit News (MMOP Mention)

How Perry Johnson spent $30 million on his governor campaign | Insider

August 2, 2026

The Cool Down

Michigan utility donation ban nears ballot as state reviews signatures

August 1, 2026

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Detroit Regional Chamber (MMOP Mention)

Slim Board Decision Paves Way to Disarm Advocacy Rights and Threatens Competitiveness

July 31, 2026

Detroit Metro Times (MMOP Mention)

This Democratic Detroit Senate primary has attracted utilities, developers, Republican backers, Zionists, and plenty of dark money

July 30, 2026

Gongwer

Johnson backs MMOP

July 29, 2026

MIRS

Perry Johnson Puts Support Behind MMOP; Release General Election Plan; James In Williamston

July 30, 2026

WOWO

Proposal Targeting Political Spending by Utilities, State Contractors Advances in Michigan

July 29, 2026

UpNorth Live

Michiganders could get vote on restrictions for money in politics as measure qualifies

July 28, 2026

CBS Detroit

A look into Michigan statewide ballot proposals ahead of November election

July 28, 2026

AP News

‘Money out of politics’ proposal cleared for Michigan ballot

July 27, 2026

Crain’s Detroit

Fight over anti-corporate spending initiative brings in big money [PDF]

July 27, 2026

MIRS

More Out-Of-State Money Fueling ‘Money Out Of Politics’ Effort

July 27, 2026

WILX

‘Money Out of Politics’ proposal in Michigan moves closer to November ballot [Digital Clip]

July 27, 2026

Detroit Free Press

‘Money out of Politics’ initiative moves forward after signature inquest [PDF]

July 25, 2026

Crain’s Detroit

Ballot measure to restrict political donations by utilities, companies gains approval

July 26, 2026

Traverse City Record Eagle

Editorial: Down with dirty donors [PDF]

July 26, 2026

Gongwer

Canvassers certify ‘Money Out of Politics’ proposal to Legislature

July 24, 2026

Gongwer

Hall: Imagine House Republicans were working with a GOP governor

July 24, 2026

MLive

Proposal to ban DTE, Consumers political spending qualifies for ballot

July 24, 2026

Bridge Michigan

‘Money out of politics’ proposal cleared for Michigan ballot

July 24, 2026

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Michigan Public Radio

Election board allows money-out-of-politics initiative to move forward

July 24, 2026

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The Detroit News

Proposal reining in Michigan political spending inches closer to ballot [PDF]

July 24, 2026

Michigan Advance

State canvassers finds Michigan’s ‘Money out of Politics’ effort has sufficient valid signatures

July 24, 2026

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WZMQ (CBS)

Board certifies Michiganders for Money Out of Politics proposal after lengthy signature challenge

July 24, 2026

Planet Detroit (MMOP Mention)

Blowback from latest DTE outage surfaces on midterm campaign trail

July 23, 2026

Michigan Public Radio

State board to look at MI Money Out of Politics signatures

July 23, 2026

Michigan Signal

Michigan utility donation ban clears corporate-funded signature challenge

July 22, 2026

Michigan Chronicle

Money Out of Politics Petition Has Enough Signatures to Appear on Michigan Ballot

July 21, 2026

The Detroit News

Michigan GOP chair says he might support ban on DTE, Consumers giving [PDF]

July 21, 2026

MIRS

Staff Report Finds Enough Signatures For MMOP, Opposition Wants Full Investigation

July 21, 2026

Capitol News

Ballot challenge, data center plan, and Line 5 tunnel project move forward in Michigan

July 21, 2026

Detroit News

Groups tied to Consumers Energy target Michigan data center critic [PDF]

July 20, 2026

Gongwer

Bureau of Elections recommends Money Out of Politics petition be certified by canvassers

July 17, 2026

Crain’s Detroit

Ballot initiative to block political donations by utilities and contractors advances [PDF]

July 17, 2026

The Detroit News

Proposal to ban DTE, Consumers political donations has enough signatures [PDF]

July 17, 2026

MI Advance
Michigan’s ‘money out of politics’ group confident in signature validity as it faces new challenge

July 17, 2026

Gongwer (MMOP Mention)

Money Out of Politics group pushes back on challenge to petition signatures

July 15, 2026

Ann Arbor Times (MMOP Mention)

Protect MI Free Speech challenges certification of petition for ballot initiative

July 15, 2026

WWMT (CBS News Channel 3)

State lawmakers introduce bills to limit corporate money in Michigan politics

July 13, 2026

Michigan Public Radio

Money out of Politics faces petition signature challenge as campaign works toward November ballot

July 13, 2026

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Gongwer

Money out of politics leader says any challenges to petition won’t be because of signature quality

July 9, 2026

Crain’s Detroit

Business-backed group challenges signatures to put political spending ban on ballot [PDF]

July 9, 2026

Gongwer

Last-minute challenge filed against Money Out of Politics petition

July 9, 2026

NewsNation

Michigan Democrats clash over PAC cash

July 9, 2026

MIRS

MMOP Asks Legislature To Send Initiative To Ballot

July 10, 2026

NewsNation (MMOP mention)

Michigan Democrats clash over PAC cash

July 9, 2026

MIRS

Supreme Strike Down Federal Limits On Political Party Campaign Spending

July 1, 2026

Dentons

Political Law Playbook – Non-Federal Elections & Campaign Finance

July 1, 2026

Public News Service

Michigan proposal aims to reduce corporate money in state politics

June 16, 2026

Michigan Advance

Michigan lawmakers forge ahead on energy issues as frustrations with utilities remain

June 12, 2026

Gander Newsroom

80% of Michiganders polled support ballot initiative to get big money out of politics

June 11, 2026

WILX (MMOP mention)

Consumers Energy asks for $456 million rate hike

June 4, 2026

WSYM (Fox 47 News) (MMOP mention)

Consumers Energy asks for $456 million rate hike

June 3, 2026

Michigan Advance

Dana Nessel plans to intervene as Consumers Energy requests $456M electrical rate increase

June 3, 2026

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Michigan News Source

Michigan Chamber Warns Against ‘Money Out of Politics’ Ballot Initiative

June 3, 2026

Planet Detroit

148 Michigan politicians sign ‘no utility money’ pledge

June 2, 2026

The Gander

3 consequential questions are headed to Michiganders’ ballot this November

June 2, 2026

Ballotpedia News

Signatures submitted for Michigan initiative that would prohibit certain entities from political spending

May 28, 2026

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Mid-Michigan Now

Ballot drive targets big money in Michigan politics after 560,000 signatures filed

May 28, 2026

Michigan Chronicle

‘Money out of Politics’ Ballot Initiative Turns in 561K Signatures

May 29, 2026

Progress Michigan

New Poll: Michiganders Want Money Out of Politics

May 28, 2026

MI State Affairs

Group turns in more than 562K sigs for money out of politics proposal; asks Legislature to leave it alone

May 28, 2026

MIRS

MMOP Turns In 562,0268 Sigs; Tells Supporters ‘We Did It’

May 28, 2026

WLNS Lansing

Money Out of Politics campaign turns in signatures for campaign funding initiative

May 27, 2026

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Michigan Public Radio

Petition drive to get “money out of politics” submits signatures for ballot campaign

May 27, 2026

WILX 10

Group behind ‘Money Out Of Politics’ campaign submits signatures for Michigan ballot initiative

May 27, 2026

Crain’s Detroit Business

Group turns in 562,000 signatures for Michigan corporate donations ban [PDF]

May 27, 2026

The Detroit News

Bid to reshape how cash flows in Michigan politics submits petitions [PDF]

May 27, 2026

Michigan Advance

Over 562K signatures filed for proposal to ban campaign spending by utilities, state contractors

May 27, 2026

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Detroit News

Bid to reshape how cash flows in Michigan politics submits petitions [PDF]

May 27, 2026

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State Affairs (Gongwer)

Money Out of Politics group to turn in sigs next week, defends fundraising efforts

May 22, 2026

ABC 13

‘MOP UP MICHIGAN’ | Group targets utility spending, mystery money in MI politics with proposed ballot initiative

May 21, 2026

Bridge Michigan

Money Out of Politics group ‘confident’ proposal will make Michigan ballot

May 20, 2026

Crain’s Detroit Business

Michigan group says it has signatures to propose ban on utility, business donations [PDF]

May 20, 2026

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MIRS

MMOP To Mop Up Signatures By May 27

May 21, 2026

Detroit News

Mike Duggan embraces data centers while running for governor (PDF)

May 15, 2026

Detroit News

Bid to ban utility, state contractor giving plans to submit petitions (PDF)

May 12, 2026

Planet Detroit

As Michigan insurance costs rise, ballot drive highlights Blue Cross lobbying

May 11, 2026

MIRS

Capitol Capsule: Progressive Dark Money Being Used To End Corporate Political Donations [PDF]

May 1, 2026