Jocelyn Benson targets ‘dark money’ in Michigan transparency plan

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Jocelyn Benson wants to ban ‘dark money’ by requiring groups ‘to disclose the source of all contributions received that go towards any political spending.’

By: Simon D. Schuster

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: March 20, 2026

Words: 1,311

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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Democratic governor candidate Jocelyn Benson pledges a far-reaching government and campaign transparency plan
Her plan, like those previously released by GOP candidates, would require buy-in from state legislators
Recent Michigan governors made transparency-related proposals that weren’t fulfilled once they entered office.

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 …

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