https://www.wcmu.org/tags/ballot-petition Ballot Petition en-US Copyright Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-23/ballot-initiative-wants-to-raise-income-taxes-on-high-earners-to-better-fund-schools A ballot proposal being circulated would raise personal income taxes for high earners to generate an estimated $1 billion a year in extra funding for public education. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-23/ballot-initiative-wants-to-raise-income-taxes-on-high-earners-to-better-fund-schools Lillian Williams, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-08/michigan-supreme-court-rules-abortion-amendment-should-go-to-voters-this-november If the proposed amendment doesn't hit any further roadblocks, voters in Michigan will be able to decide whether to protect abortion rights in the state constitution this November. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 23:19:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-08/michigan-supreme-court-rules-abortion-amendment-should-go-to-voters-this-november https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-19/board-of-state-canvassers-approves-ballot-language-for-term-limits-amendment A Michigan board approved ballot language for a proposed constitutional amendment on Friday, August 19.The measure would let state lawmakers serve a total of 12 years between the House and Senate, and require them to submit annual financial disclosure reports. Fri, 19 Aug 2022 22:41:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-19/board-of-state-canvassers-approves-ballot-language-for-term-limits-amendment Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-17/group-argues-typos-in-abortion-rights-petition-should-keep-it-off-the-ballot A proposed constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights in Michigan is facing scrutiny over alleged typos in its petition language.The group “Citizens to Support MI Women and Children” claims there are 43 spots where words are missing spaces in between them.The story was first reported by The Detroit News. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 22:44:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-17/group-argues-typos-in-abortion-rights-petition-should-keep-it-off-the-ballot Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-26/michigan-court-dismisses-anti-fracking-petition-lawsuit-again A state law giving ballot campaigns 180 days to collect signatures is remaining intact.This week an appellate court upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the 180-day rule. It said neither court held jurisdiction.The issue came up when the “Committee to Ban Fracking in Michigan” took longer than 180 days to gather signatures. Fri, 22 Jul 2022 21:16:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-26/michigan-court-dismisses-anti-fracking-petition-lawsuit-again Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-24/ballot-initiative-aims-to-protect-abortion-rights-in-michigan Michigan’s 1931 law banning abortion is on hold due to a judge’s injunction preventing its enforcement. For now, abortions can continue in the state despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.The Republican-controlled legislature has denied votes on bills by Democrats that would codify the right to abortion care in Michigan. The Reproductive Freedom for All ballot initiative seeks to bypass the legislature and put the question of abortion rights before voters in November. Fri, 24 Jun 2022 23:01:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-24/ballot-initiative-aims-to-protect-abortion-rights-in-michigan Russell McNamara https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-13/federal-judge-says-perry-johnson-wont-appear-on-gop-primary-ballot A federal judge has denied gubernatorial hopeful Perry Johnson’s request to put his name on the Republican primary ballot. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 22:27:20 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-13/federal-judge-says-perry-johnson-wont-appear-on-gop-primary-ballot Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-23/signature-gathering-for-a-new-ballot-campaign-could-start-next-week-for-term-limits-financial-disclosure-constitutional-amendment Signature gathering for a new ballot campaign could start next week. Wed, 23 Mar 2022 22:49:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-23/signature-gathering-for-a-new-ballot-campaign-could-start-next-week-for-term-limits-financial-disclosure-constitutional-amendment Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-17/coalition-launches-campaign-to-defeat-private-education-ballot-petition-drive A coalition of public education supporters has launched a campaign to defeat a ballot petition drive backed by former U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:44:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-17/coalition-launches-campaign-to-defeat-private-education-ballot-petition-drive Virginia Gordan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-01-25/michigan-supreme-court-strikes-down-petition-restrictions The Michigan Supreme Court has struck down major parts of a law that placed additional restrictions on petition campaigns to initiate laws or amend the state constitution. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 16:35:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-01-25/michigan-supreme-court-strikes-down-petition-restrictions Rick Pluta | MPRN