Fact check: Would ‘money out of politics’ proposal stifle free speech? - BridgeDetroit

Fact check: Would ‘money out of politics’ proposal stifle free speech? - BridgeDetroit

This story also appeared in Bridge Michigan An effort to get large-scale utility and state contractor money ‘out of politics’ was certified for the November ballot this week Opponents claim the petition would stifle free speech through political donation bans While courts will be the final say on free speech claims, organizers have billed the petition as a first step in campaign finance reforms LANSING — Michigan voters will likely decide …