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Join VAAC April 10th for Our Friday Community Meeting: Black Maternal Health Week
From Black girls to Black mothers and caregivers, civic power shapes our health, safety, and futures. Our next VAAC Friday Community Meeting will be held on April 10th in recognition of Black Maternal Health Week. Black maternal health is a real issue in our communities, shaped by decisions being made every day. Access to care,…
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Executive Order Targeting Mail-In Voting Is Part of a Broader Effort to Control Elections
In the United States, voters pick our leaders. Not the other way around. Earlier this week, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order targeting mail-in voting, an action that could make it more difficult or impossible for eligible voters to cast a ballot and create confusion about how to vote. This move is part of…
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Pontiac Resolution Advances as Public Comment Actions Launch Across Michigan
The Pontiac City Council has unanimously passed a resolution opposing a statewide ballot initiative that would require proof of citizenship and photo ID to vote. Public Comment Takeovers are pushing local governments to act on similar resolutions that have stalled. If you are able to help in these areas, your voice is needed. Statewide Action…
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Capitol Day 2026 / Día de Capitolio 2026: Join Us in Lansing
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) is joining a statewide coalition for Capitol Day 2026 / Día de Capitolio 2026 on Wednesday, April 29. We will be in Lansing alongside Michigan United, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan, Black Voters Matter, and partners from across the state for a full day of collective action from 9…
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Where to Find VAAC This Month
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) will be out in the community at several upcoming events. These are opportunities to connect, access resources, and engage in conversations that impact our communities. Here are a few places you can find us: Community Governance Forum Town Hall April 4, 2026 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM The Collective…
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Second Chance Month Recognized in Michigan
April is recognized as Second Chance Month in Michigan following a proclamation from Governor Gretchen Whitmer. This recognition helps elevate the importance of successful reentry and the need to remove barriers facing people returning home from incarceration. It also creates space to continue advancing policy, advocacy, and community-based work across the state. Barriers to housing,…
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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…