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Legislator targets public employees for pay cuts in constitutional amendment
Senate Majority Leader Michael Bishop wants the Legislature to put two constitutional amendments before voters which would require an estimated 12,400 public workers in Muskegon County to take a 5 percent pay cut for the next three years and pay 15 percent or 20 percent of their health insurance premiums.
Bill in Mich. Senate could revise stem cell research
The State News: Legislation being voted on in the Michigan Senate Health Policy Committee today could create tighter regulations on embryonic stem cell research down the road.
Michigan ballot initiative would lower home, auto, business insurance premiums by 20 percent
Michigan voters could decide whether to reduce automobile, home and business insurance premiums by 20 percent if a proposal qualifies for the 2010 statewide ballot.
Measure was compromise with industry, advocacy group
A controversial farm animal welfare bill would limit the restraint of pregnant pigs, veal calves and egg-laying birds, including chickens, turkeys and ducks.
Marriage equality on the ballot in three states
Nearly a year after California voters overturned same-sex marriage, voters in three other states will weigh in this fall on whether to reverse gay rights initiatives ranging from anti-discrimination measures to marriage benefits.
Michigan House passes Prop 2-like legislation
The Michigan House of Representatives has passed legislation that's essentially identical to the ballot initiative that was adopted by California voters last year.
State legislator wants to fight health care plan
State Rep. Brian Calley introduced a resolution last week to place before Michigan voters a state constitutional amendment to prohibit mandatory participation in a national health care plan.
Agribusiness, animal-rights groups negotiate on farm-animal legislation
Michigan agribusiness leaders are discussing compromises to pending state legislation dealing with standards for farm animals in an effort to avoid a ballot initiative from animal-rights advocates.
GOP Rep. introduces constitutional amendment resolution around health care choices
Republican state Rep. Justin Amash, R-Cascade, wants to amend the state’s Constitution to prevent Michigan residents from being required to participate in a national health care program.
Editorial: State should call for early disclosure of financing and backers of ballot issues
Efforts to change Michigan laws through the ballot box are on the rise.
