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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,…
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Housing Policy in Focus: The Housing Readiness Package
During last week’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting: Women Leading the Fight for Housing Justice, State Representative Kristian Grant (Michigan House District 82) discussed several proposals in the Michigan Legislature aimed at addressing housing shortages and improving housing access across the state. One of the efforts highlighted was the Housing Readiness Package, a group of bills…
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Today’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting: Women Leading the Fight for Housing Justice
Today’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting recognizes Women’s History Month with a conversation about housing instability, tenant rights, and the policies shaping housing access across Michigan. The meeting is co-hosted by the Wisdom Institute and highlights the leadership of women working to advance housing justice and community stability. Today’s discussion, “Know Your Rights: A Conversation on…
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Local Governments Continue Advancing Resolutions Opposing Documentary Proof of Citizenship Proposal
Local governments across Michigan are continuing to advance resolutions opposing a Michigan version of the SAVE Act, the proposed ballot initiative that would amend the Michigan Constitution to require documentary proof of citizenship to register and vote. This week brought several developments related to the proposal. Americans for Citizen Voting held a press conference announcing…
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Community Voting Rights Art Installation Pop-Ups
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), in partnership with Indivisible Metro Detroit, is hosting a series of community pop-ups where people can contribute to a collaborative Voting Rights Art Installation. Community members are invited to create small pieces that combine written reflections and visual expression about voting rights in the United States. Participants are encouraged…