To view this on the COS website, click here [[https://conventionofstates.com/august-2025-news-events|august-2025-news-events]]


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====== August 2025 News & Events ======


Something BIG is happening in Michigan!


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|==== Something BIG is Happening in Michigan! ====\\ \\ As people nationwide are acknowledging that Congress is not the answer to our problems, COS Michigan has been working with Michigan legislators to lay the groundwork ([[https://conventionofstates.com/miourlegislativegoals|34Ready]]) for the actual solution. \\ \\ Your petition signatures are //**fundamental**// to our success. Each signature encourages and exhorts your legislators to use Article V to provide real results.\\ \\ **99,362 Michiganders have signed the COS petition as of July 30th 2025!**\\ \\ With 34 Ready legislation nearly ready for introduction in Lansing, it's time to make sure your legislators know the support for Convention of States is good and strong. \\ **\\ We only need 638 new signers to reach 100,000 in Michigan.\\ **\\ If every person who reads this message shared it with just one person, we would reach our goal in minutes!\\ \\ \\ \\ **HELP US REACH 100,000 AND GET OUR MESSAGE TO LANSING\\ **\\ \\ {{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/99458/99458_original.png?300x300}}\\ \\  \\ \\ * Tell your friends and family about Convention of States and ASK THEM TO [[https://conventionofstates.com/cos-michigan-streamyard|SIGN THE PETITION]]. \\ **Need help explaining Article V? [[https://conventionofstates.com/michigan-home|Check out our website.]]\\ \\ **\\ * Share our [[https://conventionofstates.com/mipetition|petition link]] or QR code on social media.\\ \\ \\ * Optional: Share your personal petition URL. Here's an [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/qr-codes|article]] to help you make it readily available on your phone.\\ \\ \\ **With your help, we can do this!**\\ \\ ====   ====\\ \\ ==== CONNECT WITH US IN AUGUST ====\\ \\ The Michigan team is on fire! In August, we are spreading the word and gathering petition signers at six events across the state!\\ \\ Aug 2 – Monroe Breakfast @ Fresh Start Coffee House\\ \\ Aug 2 – Good Times in Goodrich Festival\\ \\ Aug 3-6 – Mason County Fair\\ \\ Aug 3-9 – Northwest Michigan Fair\\ \\ Aug 7-9 – Marquette County Fair\\ \\ Aug 16-17 – Howell Melon Festival\\ \\ Get the details on our [[https://conventionofstates.com/michigan-events|CALENDAR]]!\\ \\  \\ \\ ==== COS News LIVE ====\\ \\ What do you think about the $5 Trillion Congress borrowed through the One Big Beautiful Bill? Yes, there is a recission package, but have you done the math?\\ \\ We did.\\ \\ [[https://youtube.com/live/i01IuHfQW48?feature=share|**Check out the latest broadcast.**]]\\ \\ [[https://youtube.com/live/i01IuHfQW48?feature=share|{{https://content.conventionofstates.com/cosaction-prod/public/content/images/99457/99457_original.png?350x197}}]]\\ \\  \\ \\  \\ \\  \\ \\  \\ \\  \\ \\  \\ \\ ==== OUR TOP 3 SHORT VIDEOS (last 30 days) ====\\ \\ [[https://youtube.com/shorts/DcGOQoWwFVw?feature=share|Trying to Make a Difference]]  //(1,629 Views) //\\ \\ [[https://youtube.com/shorts/mcgtbHeqMt0?feature=share|Why a New Party Might Not Solve All Our Problems]]   //(1202 Views)//\\ \\ [[https://youtube.com/shorts/wRWVlUpndcg?feature=share|Where It All Happens]] //(1,027 Views)//\\ \\ See it all on our [[https://www.youtube.com/@conventionofstatesmi|YouTube]] channel.\\ \\ ​💥​ //Don't forget to like, comment, and share our videos and social media to help us spread the word! It's a really small thing that produces big results!//\\ \\  \\ \\ ==== NEW ON THE BLOG ====\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/five-ways-to-fight-federal-overreach?sfnsn=mo|Five Ways to Fight Federal Overreach]]\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/news/the-founders-called-the-first-one-right|The Founders Called the First One Right]]\\ \\ ====   ====\\ \\ ==== MORE RESOURCES ====\\ \\ **[[https://conventionofstates.com/miourlegislativegoals|Our Legislative Goals ]]**\\ //What COS Michigan is all about!//\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.com/commissioner-selection-resolution-criminal-penalty-bill#FrequentlyAskedQuestions|**34Ready Frequently Asked Questions**]]\\ //Fast answers to your most FAQs//\\ \\ [[https://cosuniversity.com/|**COS University**]]\\ //Free Constitutional Learning//\\ \\ [[https://conventionofstates.quorum.us/campaign/101601/|**Contact Your Legislators**]]\\ //Let them know you support COS!//\\               |
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|Created:                 |2025-07-30 22:58 GMT|
|Updated:                 |2025-09-05 07:00 GMT|
|Published:               |2025-07-31 16:00 GMT|
|Converted:               |2025-11-11 12:42 GMT|
|Change Author:           |Robin Riddell       |
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