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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.
State senator floats constitutional amendment to exempt Ohio from a federal health plan
A Republican legislator wants to exempt Ohio from any government health care plan that Congress may approve in the coming months.
Ga. GOP takes aim at health care reform
A group of Georgia Senate Republicans unveiled a proposal Thursday that would let Georgians essentially opt out of federal health care reform.
AG OKs ballot drives to lower taxes, nix tolls
Prospective changes to state law whose effect would range from repealing the state sales tax on alcoholic beverages to expanding the use of charter schools have moved a big step closer to the ballot box.
Voters Could Decide 7 Ballot Initiatives In 2010
Earlier this month, Secretary of State Robin Carnahan announced that seven initiative petitions, four relating to stem cell research, one pertaining to banning affirmative action programs, another to health carriers, and the last involving real estate taxation, met state standards for circulation.
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.
Anti-immigration activists see opportunity in health care debate
When President Obama showed up for a town hall meeting in New Hampshire on Tuesday, he heard more than just protests against health care
Rep. crafting amendment exempting La. from national health care
A state representative said he will propose a constitutional amendment that would shield the state from being forced to accept any national health care changes that may pass.
Baker, Plakon pursue opt-out on health care
As Congress debates health care reforms that could require participation in a government-run health care system, state legislators are prepping for a states-rights battle.
Group to seek signatures for health initiative
Patients who want to choose their physician without restrictions by an insurance company are a step closer to their goal.
