Election System https://www.wcmu.org/tags/election-system Election System en-US Copyright Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:55:31 GMT Dems propose electing Michigan Public Service Commission https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-05/dems-propose-electing-michigan-public-service-commission Michigan's public service commissioners — responsible for setting utility rates and ensuring reliable service — would be elected instead of appointed, under legislation proposed by state lawmakers. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:55:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-05/dems-propose-electing-michigan-public-service-commission Rick Pluta Michigan poll worker pay varies sharply by location https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-25/michigan-poll-worker-pay-varies-sharply-by-location Across the state, pay for election inspectors — the workers who check in voters and keep precincts running — can range from less than $175 a day to more than $300. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:45:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-25/michigan-poll-worker-pay-varies-sharply-by-location Hayley Harding Party-line vote sends polling place ride-share bill to Whitmer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-25/party-line-vote-send-polling-place-ride-share-bill-to-whitmer A bill headed to Governor Gretchen Whitmer would clear the way for outside parties to pay for free or discounted rides to help voters get to the polls on Election Day. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:14:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-25/party-line-vote-send-polling-place-ride-share-bill-to-whitmer Rick Pluta | MPRN House committee to take up more election bills https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-10-18/house-committee-to-take-up-more-election-bills A state House committee has on its agenda a package of bills that includes a ban on mailing unsolicited absentee voter applications. Mon, 18 Oct 2021 22:17:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-10-18/house-committee-to-take-up-more-election-bills MichMash: A look at Michigan's Petition Process https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-07-30/michmash-michigans-petition-process Michigan’s petition initiative process is a mess. Fri, 30 Jul 2021 23:47:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-07-30/michmash-michigans-petition-process Jake Neher, Cheyna Roth