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Lawmakers aim to close loophole for Secretary of State in finance laws | State

  • June 13, 2025

LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) – State Rep. Angela Rigas and State Sen. Jonathan Lindsey introduced new legislation aimed at closing a loophole in Michigan’s campaign finance laws. House Bill 4642 and Senate Bill 422 seek to hold the Secretary of State accountable for campaign finance violations by including penalties for any violations. Attorney General Dana Nessel

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AG: Benson violated campaign finance act but can’t be fined

  • May 20, 2025

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated the Michigan Campaign Finance Act by using the lobby of a state office building for a press conference to announce she is running for governor.  That determination was released Monday by the Michigan Attorney General’s office. This is obviously an embarrassing misstep for the Benson campaign since the Secretary of

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