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  • April 17th is last Day to Register to Vote On-line or by Mail in May Elections

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    It’s April already, which means that the May election is about 3 weeks away. Not every community has an election this May. Most are very local – affecting the public school system, city or township officials, or local services like fire You can check here to see if your community has an election on May…

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  • Automatic Expungement is Here!

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    On April 11th. in accordance with the Clean Slate legislation enacted in 2020, the Michigan State Police are launching a new automatic expungement program, which will search the state’s Criminal Historical Record database system daily for eligible convictions to automatically expunge. It is anticipated that over 1 million residents will receive automatic expungements on this,…

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  • VAAC on Air with Rich-Live for Second Chance Month

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    Each April we celebrate Second Chance Month and recognize the importance of helping people across the state appreciate their role in supporting the safe and successful reentry of millions of people returning from incarceration each year. TUNE IN Tuesday, April 11th,2023 at 7pm EST to RICH LIVE on-line featuring Lawanda Hollister and Larry Smith as…

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  • Key Dates for May Elections!

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    It’s April already, which means that the May election is about four weeks away. (You can check here to see if your community has an election on May 2.) This digest from promotethevotemi.com can serve as your one-stop shop for information related to the May 2 election.  Leading up to the election, please remind voters…

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  • Ypsi-area residents invited to learn about voting and civic engagement during April education series

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    Article from Concentrate Media: What if you want to vote but you’re not sure how to get registered, or even if you’re eligible to vote? What if you want to get more involved in local politics beyond just filling out a ballot? Those concerns and more will be highlighted at a series of Civic Duty…

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  • Second Look Bill Launch & Press Conference

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    Wednesday April 19th is a day of Action to Support Second Look Legislation! Join us for a press conference and rally with Senator Chang, the bill sponsor. The coalition has worked hard to garner support amongst stakeholders, community, and the legislature and this is an important step forward for this years-long effort. You can help…

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  • People of Action Coalition Town Hall in Marquette on April 27th

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    2nd Traveling Town Hall hosted by PAC- this time in Marquette! PAC’s Traveling Town Hall is coming to Marquette! April 27th from 6-8pm Peter White Public Library, 217 Front St, Marquette, MI 49855 Where do We Go from Here? Town Hall Panel Discussion Panel Focus: Ending Juvenile Life Without Parole Bills & Current CJR Legislative…

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  • Civic Duty Educations

    Civic Duty Education Night Series

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    Voting Access for All will be a partner in this important series at 3 locations in Ypsilanti, MI. Save the dates! The community is invited to come out & learn about your Civic Duty & how to engage with local politicians. We must be at the table where they are making decisions for us without…

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  • Easter Baskets for Children of Incarcerated Parents

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    S&D PJ Housing presents PROJECT EASTER BASKET Friday, April 9, 2023 from 1-4pm FOR CHILDREN, AGES 1-12, WHOSE PARENTS Are INCARCERATED JOIN S&D PJ IN PASSING OUT EASTER BASKETS FOR KIDS MISSING THEIR PARENT OR CAREGIVERS THIS HOLIDAY FOOD! BASKETS! MORE!! A CHANCE TO TAKE PICTURES WITH THE EASTER BUNNY! 🐰 12400 E. 7 MILE…

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  • Voter Turnout .20 Survey Needs Your Input

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    VAAC member organization, “When You Vote – I Win” is engaged in several initiatives directed towards its purpose of increasing voter participation, with a focus on marginalized communities. Included within our efforts is a campaign entitled “Voter Turnout .20. This campaign’s goal is to identify the thought process as to why a consistent percentage of voters…

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  • Start Clearing Your Record at Hash Bash

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    Saturday, April 1, 2023 at “Hash Bash: on Monroe Street in Ann Arbor, the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office is once again partnering with the Cannabis Caucus of the Michigan Democratic Party to provide FREE expungement assistance! Though cannabis is now legal in Michigan, many people still bear the burden of old criminal records. Fortunately, Michigan’s…

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  • Good Time Credit Town Hall in Saginaw

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    Join State Representatives Amos O’Neal and Rachel Hood, Michigan Justice Advocacy, and Spread the Vote for a Town Hall panel discussion on “Good Time” Credit legislation for incarcerated citizens who demonstrate they are turning their lives around and exhibit behavioral change in measurable ways. The event will take place on Monday, April 24th, 2023 at…

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