MI-GOV: Jocelyn Benson targets 'dark money' in Michigan transparency plan
LANSING — Michigan gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson on Friday unveiled a far-reaching plan to shine more light on the influence of money in politics and expand public access to government records.
“If we enact new laws in Michigan to require greater disclosure and transparency in government, we can hold our leaders accountable and ensure they are working for the people, not the highest bidder,” Benson said in a statement.
“It’s simple: no more dark money, no more backroom deals, no more undisclosed influence,” she added.
Benson, a Democrat who currently serves as secretary of state, aims to “ban” so-called “dark money” in Michigan by requiring accounts that regularly spend millions to influence Michigan elections “to disclose the source of all contributions received that go towards any political spending.”
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