DTE Donated More Than $840,000 to Democrats, Pro-Whitmer Groups in 2018 – Michigan Capitol Confidential

DTE Donated More Than $840,000 to Democrats, Pro-Whitmer Groups in 2018 – Michigan Capitol Confidential:

• Consumers Energy was also heavily involved in politicking

"Michigan’s largest electricity and gas utility gave $400,185 to groups that either directly or indirectly spent money on behalf of Gretchen Whitmer before and after her gubernatorial election victory in November 2018, according to recent filings with state energy regulators.
The utility also gave $440,204 to state Democrats and $120,056 to state and national Republicans in 2018.

DTE donated $320,148 to Progressive Advocacy Trust, which the Michigan Campaign Finance Network described as being loosely associated with the Ingham County Democratic Party.
The network ultimately turned around and donated $1.8 million to pro-Whitmer groups during last year’s primary and general elections.
DTE also donated $80,037 to Michigan Transition 2019, which assisted then Gov.-elect Whitmer prepare to take office..."
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