Category: Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration

  • VAAC in the News: Amplifying Every Voice on Election Day

    VAAC in the News: Amplifying Every Voice on Election Day

    Executive Director Angela Davenport Shares Why Voting Access for All Matters On Election Day, Voting Access for All Coalition was featured on FOX 2 Detroit, where Executive Director Angela Davenport spoke about the critical importance of civic education, outreach, and year-round engagement across Michigan communities. In the interview, Angela emphasized how VAAC works to ensure…

  • Breaking Down Michigan’s $81B Budget: What It Means for Our Communities

    Breaking Down Michigan’s $81B Budget: What It Means for Our Communities

    A deep dive into Michigan’s FY 2026 priorities — and how they’ll shape our future Michigan’s newly signed $81 billion state budget sets the stage for how public dollars will impact our daily lives — from education and housing to healthcare, reentry, and public safety. These choices reflect the values and priorities of our leaders,…

  • The Numbers Tell the Story: Michigan’s $81 Billion Budget and What It Means for Us

    The Numbers Tell the Story: Michigan’s $81 Billion Budget and What It Means for Us

    Join this week’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting to unpack the state budget and its impact on our lives VAAC Friday Community Meetings are a weekly space for connection, updates, and shared learning. Each Friday, we bring together directly impacted people, organizers, advocates, and community members from across Michigan to talk about voting access, criminal justice,…