# Governor Whitmer Signs Budget, Ballot Proposal Would Prohibit Utilities and Contractors from Making Political Donations

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Podcast: [Focus with Paul W. Smith](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819)
Published: 2026-07-22T18:38:19+00:00
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July 22, 2026 ~ Jim Runestad, State Senator R- White Lake and chairman of the Michigan Republican Party discusses the newly signed budget and a ballot proposal that would prohibit political contributions from utilities and government contractors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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