What’s happening: The so-called “Michigan’s Money Out of Politics” (MMOP) initiative is headed to Michigan’s November ballot after the Michigan Supreme Court rejected a legal challenge from Protect MI Free Speech (PMFS), the opposition committee that includes the Michigan Chamber.
Why it matters: The Court’s decision clears the final legal hurdle facing MMOP ahead of the state’s Sept. 4 deadline to finalize the November ballot. PMFS had challenged the Board of State Canvassers’ certification of the proposal, raising concerns about the the threshold numbers and validity of petition signatures.
The big picture: With the legal challenge resolved, the focus now shifts to voters. The Michigan Chamber opposes MMOP because of concerns that the proposed constitutional amendment would restrict the political speech of Michigan businesses, employers and individuals while creating an uneven playing field.
As Protect MI spokesperson John Sellek said: The court denied an opportunity to expose the Board of State Canvassers’ “faulty math and failure to follow state law, but it can’t deny that MMOP is using dark money millions to pass a proposal that will allow out-of-state billionaires to control our politics while silencing countless innocent Michigan citizens who didn’t realize they signed away their own rights.”
Stay tuned: We’ll continue to keep members informed about MMOP, what it would mean for Michigan employers and the November vote.
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