Michigan Residents Voted to Get Corporate Money Out of Politics. Now Utilities Are Suing

Michigan voters approved a ballot measure in November 2024 that restricts utility company spending on elections. Utilities including DTE Energy and Consumers Energy subsequently filed lawsuits challenging the measure, arguing it violates their First Amendment rights. The utilities stated the restriction prevents them from communicating their positions to voters on ballot issues affecting their operations.

• Wired — Michigan Residents Voted to Get Corporate Money Out of Politics. Now Utilities Are Suing

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