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Ann Arbor state representative introduces bill solidifying marriage equality in Michigan
Read full article: Ann Arbor state representative introduces bill solidifying marriage equality in MichiganThe joint resolution aims to amend Section 1 of Article X and repeal Section 25 of Article I by removing gender language and limitations.
Proposal 3 passes in Michigan: When will it take effect? What’s next?
Read full article: Proposal 3 passes in Michigan: When will it take effect? What’s next?Michigan voters collectively passed Proposal 3 in the general election, effectively codifying abortion rights under the Michigan Constitution -- but when does that take effect?
2022 election results: Michigan voters approve Proposal 1 on term limits, public financial disclosure
Read full article: 2022 election results: Michigan voters approve Proposal 1 on term limits, public financial disclosureMichigan voters have voted in favor of a ballot proposal that will amend term limits for Michigan legislators and regulate public financial disclosure from some elected officials.
Michigan voters approve Proposal 3 to codify abortion rights, NBC News projects
Read full article: Michigan voters approve Proposal 3 to codify abortion rights, NBC News projectsVoters have approved a ballot proposal that will amend the Michigan Constitution to codify abortion rights in the state, NBC News projects.
Groups say Michigan abortion amendment invalidates nearly 50 laws -- here’s what experts are saying
Read full article: Groups say Michigan abortion amendment invalidates nearly 50 laws -- here’s what experts are sayingIn a list obtained by Local4, anti-abortion groups claim they’ve identified up to 47 laws they think would be repealed or rendered invalid if the amendment is passed, because of a section that says all laws surrounding pregnancy would be addressed under the new amendment.
Poll: How Michigan voters feel about abortion, overturning Roe, possible ballot proposal
Read full article: Poll: How Michigan voters feel about abortion, overturning Roe, possible ballot proposalA majority of Michigan voters “strongly disagree” with the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the 1973 landmark ruling in Roe v. Wade, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.
Promote the Vote appeals board decision to Michigan Supreme Court in ballot bid
Read full article: Promote the Vote appeals board decision to Michigan Supreme Court in ballot bidThose leading the Promote the Vote 2022 ballot initiative in Michigan have filed an appeal with the state supreme court after a board declined to certify their proposal for the November ballot.
Live stream: Michigan board considers adding abortion rights proposal to November ballot
Read full article: Live stream: Michigan board considers adding abortion rights proposal to November ballotThe Michigan Board of State Canvassers is convening Wednesday morning to consider several matters -- among them, the decision whether to allow an abortion rights ballot proposal seeking to amend the state constitution to appear on the November ballot.
Effort to expand voter access in Michigan takes major step towards Nov. ballot
Read full article: Effort to expand voter access in Michigan takes major step towards Nov. ballotAn effort to lock certain voting rights in the Michigan Constitution has taken a major step toward the fall ballot, eclipsing a rival campaign led by Republicans to limit absentee voting and add other restrictions.
Michigan Senate considers forming joint committee that could suspend COVID-19 restrictions
Read full article: Michigan Senate considers forming joint committee that could suspend COVID-19 restrictionsLANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Senate is considering Concurrent Resolution 36, which would form a joint committee of the Legislature acting between sessions to suspend rules or regulations administered by state administrative agencies. Under the resolution, the Legislature could call a joint committee after the current session -- ends Dec. 18 -- through Jan. 13. Whitmer’s COVID-19 briefingREAD: Whitmer says Michigan’s increased COVID-19 restrictions are working: ‘We are making progress’The Michigan Constitution gives the committee the power to suspend rules and regulations, such as new COVID-19 orders issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). It would only apply to any new orders agencies would submit during the time the entire Legislature was out of session. Several people gathered outside the home of Robert Gordon, director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), on Dec. 15 to protest the state’s current COVID restrictions.
Public aid for private schools lands at Michigan’s top court
Read full article: Public aid for private schools lands at Michigan’s top courtDETROIT – A coalition of public education groups on Tuesday urged the Michigan Supreme Court to bar the state from reimbursing private schools for complying with health and safety orders. The case involves more than $5 million set aside for private schools by the Republican-controlled Legislature in 2016-19 when Rick Snyder was governor. The dispute centers on part of the Michigan Constitution, which says “no public monies or property” can be used to “aid or maintain” private schools. Phillip DeRosier, an attorney for groups representing school boards and public school leaders, said the appeals court got it wrong. John Bursch urged the court to throw out the ban on public aid for private schools, which was approved by voters in 1970.
Proposal N would save 8,000 Detroit homes, demolish 8,000 others if passed in Nov. election
Read full article: Proposal N would save 8,000 Detroit homes, demolish 8,000 others if passed in Nov. electionProposal N -- on the Nov. General Election ballot for Detroit voters -- aims to eradicate blight and dilapidation across the city. Proposal N would allow the city of Detroit to sell $250 million in “Neighborhood Improvement Bonds” that will be used to save 8,000 vacant homes and demolish 8,000 others that can’t be saved. Those behind Proposal N are hoping to make real headway without hurting Detroiters. The fight against Prop N isn’t about money, but rather how the city has previously spent money. Election Day for the U.S. presidential election is on Nov. 3.
Proposition 2 to bar warrantless searches, seizures of electronic data if passed in Michigan Nov. election
Read full article: Proposition 2 to bar warrantless searches, seizures of electronic data if passed in Michigan Nov. electionIn addition to the races for office in the November election, Michigan voters should prepare to vote on a few proposals that would change the state’s constitution. Proposition 2, also known as Prop 2, would prohibit unreasonable searches or seizures of electronic data and communication by law enforcement. For years police have used technology, such as Stingray or Hailstorm, to collect broad data from cell phones. The measure has also been backed by the Michigan State Police, but some are concerned that the proposal could impede the work of law enforcement. If the proposal is passed this election, it would...Election Day for the U.S. presidential election is on November 3.