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VAAC Friday Community Meeting: Breaking Down Michigan’s 2027 Budget
Join Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) for our next Friday Community Meeting as we take a closer look at Michigan’s proposed 2027 state budget and what it means for our communities. State budgets reflect priorities and show whether our communities are being invested in. Last month, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released her eighth and final…
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VAAC Jail Voting Work Moves Forward with Next Steps
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) convened the Statewide Jail Voting Work Group this week, bringing together partners from across Michigan to continue building coordinated efforts to expand access to the ballot for eligible voters detained in jails. During the meeting, participants worked through next steps to strengthen collaboration across counties and move toward implementation…
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Key Dates for the May 5 Election
Absentee ballots are now available for the May 5 special election. Voters on the Permanent Mail Ballot List who have elections in their communities will automatically be mailed a ballot and should be receiving it shortly. All other voters who wish to vote by mail must apply for an absentee ballot either online or by…
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April at VAAC: Second Chance Month and Fair Housing Month
April marks both Second Chance Month and Fair Housing Month, two important moments that reflect issues central to VAAC’s work. Second Chance Month highlights the importance of supporting individuals returning home from incarceration and ensuring access to opportunities, including civic participation. Fair Housing Month brings attention to the ongoing need for equitable access to housing…
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VAAC Statewide Jail Voting Work Group Meeting – March 26
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) will host the next Statewide Jail Voting Work Group meeting on Thursday, March 26 at 10:00 a.m. This work group brings together partners from across Michigan to build coordinated efforts that ensure individuals who are legally eligible to vote while detained in jail have access to the ballot. In…
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ACTION ALERT: Tell Michigan Representatives to Vote NO on the Michigan SAVE Act (HB 4765)
Michigan lawmakers are advancing the Michigan SAVE Act (HB 4765), a proposal that could make it harder for eligible citizens to register and vote. House Bill 4765 has been reported out of the Michigan House Election Integrity Committee and is now headed to the full House for a vote. The bill would require people to…
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Voting Rights Art Installation Continues Across Michigan
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), in partnership with Indivisible Metro Detroit, launched the first in a series of Voting Rights Art Installation pop-ups this week, bringing community members together to reflect on what voting means in their lives. The first gathering created space for people to share personal stories, perspectives, and experiences through written…
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Michigan Day of Empathy Centers Voices Impacted by Incarceration
Michigan’s Day of Empathy brought community members together in Detroit last week for a day of reflection, connection, and action focused on criminal legal reform. Hosted by Silent Cry Inc. and Dream.org, the event centered the voices of people directly impacted by incarceration, along with their families and communities. Speakers shared personal experiences and spoke…
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Wayne County Passes Resolution Opposing the Michigan SAVE Act
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners has passed a resolution opposing documentary proof of citizenship requirements for voting, becoming the latest local government to take action on what advocates are calling the Michigan SAVE Act. The resolution passed by a 12–1 vote and reflects growing concern across Southeast Michigan about proposals that would require voters…
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Housing Justice in Action: Get Involved with the Detroit Right to Counsel Coalition
During last week’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting: Women Leading the Fight for Housing Justice, participants heard from Cicely Allen, Co-Executive Director of the Wisdom Institute, about efforts underway in Detroit to protect tenants and strengthen housing stability. One of the key initiatives discussed was the Detroit Right to Counsel Coalition (DRTC), a network of tenants,…