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Michigan Senate panel weighs state funding for special elections
Original: Michigan Senate committee considers requirement for state funding in special legislative elections
A Michigan Senate committee is considering legislation that would require special legislative elections to be funded by the state. Under the proposal, costs for contests held to fill vacancies in the Legislature would shift from local governments to state coffers. Backers argue local taxpayers should not foot the bill for seats left vacant, while opponents may question the added state expense.
Why now: Special election costs have been a recurring burden on local governments in Michigan, and lawmakers are weighing who should pay.
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- Michigan Senate committee considers requirement for state funding in special legislative elections · Michigan Advance
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