A Michigan campaign to stop public utilities and large state government contractors from donating to political causes turned in signatures Wednesday to get on the November ballot.

Supporters of Michiganders for Money out of Politics argue those groups have given money to lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to buy political influence and avoid accountability.

There’s a new coalition with some big name groups in Michigan, calling for people to vote “no” this November on calling a constitutional convention.

LANSING — Business groups are mobilizing to urge voters to reject a November ballot question that will ask if they want to hold a convention to overhaul the Michigan Constitution.

As an organization that represents Michigan businesses large and small, from every community in our state, we recognize the often-competing demands of looking for opportunities to grow and the need to rein in costs, trim expenses and identify savings.

LANSING, Mich. (WZMQ) – A new coalition made up of business leaders, utilities, labor unions, and researchers is launching to help Michigan communities evaluate the growing number of data center proposals across the state.