In The News 
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.
Editorial: Open the labs. Voters approved stem cell research; their intent shouldn’t be subverted
Voters last year overwhelmingly passed a measure clearing away the legal obstacles for researchers here to use embryonic stem cells in their laboratories. And yet opponents refuse to rest.
Editorial: No con-con
Gov. Jennifer Granholm last week implied that the 46-year-old state Constitution is outdated and said she's in favor of holding a convention to draw up a new one.
Stem cell amendment could receive new restrictions, Legislature says
The battle over embryonic stem cell research in Michigan ignited again Thursday with a six-bill package introduced by Republican lawmakers to set up rules for researchers.
Plan would regulate Michigan stem cell research
The first test of how much control state lawmakers might try to exert over embryonic stem cell research in Michigan is surfacing at the Capitol.
Constitutional Convention 2010?
On November 2, 2010 the ballot will have many things to vote for, a new Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, the entire State Legislature, and whether or not to have a new constitutional convention.
Byrnes same-sex marriage initiative surprises Mich. Democrats
Many Michigan Democrats were caught off guard when State Rep. Pam Byrnes announced she would introduce legislation aimed at reversing the state’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage OK’d by voters in 2004
‘Tea Party’ to discuss tax-cutting initiatives
A tea party convention Saturday at Holt's Capitol City Baptist Ministries will open the floor for discussion on possible future ballot initiatives in Michigan to address taxing and other issues.
