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Healthcare, Casino Gambling Petitions Come up short
Federal health care opponents rebounded Tuesday from a failed ballot initiative with a proposed Michigan Healthcare Freedom Act to be introduced in the Legislature this month. The proposed act asserting Michiganians' right to opt out of a federal health care plan was announced by Rep. Tom McMillin, R-Rochester Hills, and Sen. Wayne Kuipers, R-Holland, as part of a press conference by organizers of the drive to get the issue on the November ballot.
Granholm backs overhaul of Michigan constitution
Gov. Jennifer Granholm has come out strongly in favor of a convention to rewrite Michigan's constitution, saying the state has changed dramatically since the document was put in place more than four decades ago.
Mich. legislators tinker with voter-approved laws
Just over a year ago, Michigan voters put their stamp of approval on measures loosening restrictions on embryonic stem cell research and letting some sick people use marijuana for medical reasons.
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.
