Betsy Coffia
Coverage of Betsy Coffia in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan Democratic lawmakers introduce legislation to curb campaign spending power of corporations
Michigan Democratic lawmakers Betsy Coffia and Sean McCann introduced legislation to limit the campaign spending influence of corporations, nonprofits, and LLCs, aiming to counter the effects of the 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court decision. The proposal seeks to codify restrictions into the Michigan Constitution to reduce corporate power in politics.
- Michigan lawmakers forge ahead on energy issues as frustrations with utilities remain
Michigan lawmakers introduced legislation to cap energy utilities' return on equity at 8.2%, restrict ratepayer funds from supporting executive compensation and political activities, and mandate independent audits of utility performance. The proposals aim to address consumer frustrations over high energy costs and reliability issues, particularly impacting low-income families and communities of color.