'Money Out of Politics' proposal to ban political spending by utilities, big contractors heads to Michigan ballot
A ballot measure would bar state-regulated electric and gas utilities and companies with large government contracts from engaging in political spending.
In 68 days Michigan voters will decide the 'Money Out of Politics' proposal, which seeks to prohibit political spending by state-regulated electric and gas utilities and by companies with substantial government contracts. If approved, the measure would bar those entities from using funds to influence elections or public policy.